Category: artificial turf ca

Across America, lots and lots of people have lawns with natural grass that look wonderful. Nice and green and evenly-cut lawns are in every neighborhood in cities and towns all across the country. It all makes for a great environment that improves the quality of life. What if it could be made even better? Artificial…

Synthetic grass can be installed virtually anywhere that real grass can grow, and a good many places where it cannot. Other popular applications include landscaping, especially in the south and the western United States, or other high heat and humidity and low rainfall climates. Airports are another location where the fake grass is taking root,…

Researchers took an interest in the benefits of synthetic grass because they saw an immediate need in commercial applications, especially on athletic fields around the world. Natural grass was prone to changes in the weather, could easily be damaged, and needed constant maintenance. When it comes to organized sports, artificial turf has three major benefits.…

Without fake grass, millions of fans around the world – soccer, American style football and baseball, and of so many other spectator sports – would be forced to watch their favorite event outdoors. In the torrential rain. High winds. Extreme heat and humidity. Even blizzard-like conditions. Thanks to efforts in the early 1960s by researchers…

KBG makes an excellent turf, but you have to be willing to work for it. See why this coveted grass type may or may not be for you. Pros of Growing KBG✓ Fine texture is soft underfoot✓ Attractive emerald green color✓ Tender blades cut cleanly for a pristine appearance✓ Best cold tolerance of cool-season grasses✓…

The grass is always greener on the other side, or so the saying goes. But all that can change, and you can have the greenest grass in the neighborhood by following the information in our guide to growing Kentucky bluegrass. Called KBG for short, this is already one of the most attractive turfgrasses, and it…

Which cities are purrfect for ailurophiles and their furry, biscuit-making companions? To mark International Cat Day on Aug. 8, LawnStarter ranked 2023’s Best Cities for Cat Lovers. We compared the 200 biggest U.S. cities based on four categories. We looked at access to animal shelters, vets, and cat-friendly housing. We also factored in affordability, among…

Most homeowners pay between $1,350 and $6,985 for pool fencing, with an average cost of $4,170. Pool fence installation costs can be as high as $20,000 or as low as $750, depending on the project size, type of fence, type of pool, installation method, and other safety additions. Pool fences are crucial for keeping swimming pools safe for your family, pets, neighbors, and wild animals.…

As 100-plus-degree temperatures continue to bake Texas, your green, green grass of home likely is turning yellow and brittle. How to keep your grass alive in record heat? We asked a couple of LawnStarter pros for their tips. After all, our Texas lawn mowing pros aren’t just mowing your grass or your neighbor’s, but they…

Most grass mowers are powered by gas. The sound of these mechanical beasts can be quite irritating. Not just hazardous to the eardrums, these mowers emit a lot of smog-forming emissions. In a study conducted by Sweden’s Stockholm University in the early 2000’s say that an “hour’s worth of mowing resulted in the same amount…