Category: artificial turf ca
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How Artificial Grass Has Changed
When today’s artificial grass or sports turf is mentioned, it is often referred to as AstroTurf, which many athletes associate with the original rough, harsh, and difficult to navigate turf. This outdated technology has given artificial turf a bad name in the sports world; however, so much has changed since the days of AstroTurf. Technological…
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What Is the Difference Between AstroTurf and Artificial Grass?
When most people hear the word AstroTurf, they immediately think of it as a term synonymous with residential artificial grass. However, AstroTurf isn’t actually a name given to artificial grass; it is a brand name for a blend of artificial sports turf created in the 1960s. Much like how Kleenex has become synonymous with tissue,…
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Other Benefits of Artificial Turf
In addition to preventing you from suffering allergy issues, artificial turf is extremely safe for both pets and children – so it’s perfect for the entire family. High-quality turfs are manufactured without the use of toxic chemicals or substances that may trigger allergies. Yet another advantage of turf is that it helps to conserve fuel…
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Why Artificial Turf Can Help You Avoid an Allergic Reaction to Grass
Artificial turf is an excellent solution for those with seasonal allergies. Here’s why. When you convert your natural grass lawn to turf, you no longer have to worry about pollen being produced on your property. Of course, pollen will still come from plants and trees located nearby. But because your grass is no longer producing…
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Avoid Allergic Reaction to Grass using Artificial Grass
Spring and summer may be your loved ones’ or friends’ favorite time of the year. But for you – not so much. Unfortunately, the season filled with flowers and warm weather is also a season filled with headaches (literally) due to your allergic reaction to grass and other allergy issues. If you suffer from an…
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Benefits of Grass
Even though there are more benefits of turf, natural grass does have some benefits as well. Proponents of a traditional grass lawn often say that it benefits the environment by producing oxygen and creating a natural home for animals, bugs, plants and more. While these things are true, turf is the best option for those…
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It Reduces Pesticide Use
Bugs and other critters love to hide in our grass and gardens. These pests are annoying and make many people spray their yards with harmful pesticides in order to remove them. Pesticides can kill your grass and they can also endanger animals and people from pesticide runoff. They’re also dangerous if you have pets or…
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It Reduces Pollution
One issue many people don’t realize is how much maintenance goes into keeping a lawn looking nice. Mowers, leaf blowers, and other gas-powered tools are all necessary, and you’ll find them in garages all across America. However, all these gas-powered tools can hurt the environment. Turf requires less upkeep, so you’ll never have to mow…
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It Reduces Water Use
Water is becoming a precious resource in some parts of the country. Summers are getting hotter, and people are watering their lawns more and more to combat drought. To put things in perspective, a lawn that’s about 1,000 square feet will need about 620 gallons of water. If someone is watering their lawns a few…
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Turf vs Grass: Which One’s Better for the Environment?
Turf vs Grass: Which One is Better? Is your backyard turf or grass? If you have a grass yard, you might actually be hurting the environment. Using turf in yards has been a big gardening trend recently, and many people are making the switch. Turf offers a lot of benefits over grass, including less maintenance and…