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Artificial Grass As Landscape Design Element
Ever think of using artificial grass as a landscape design element? Experts at Synthetic Grass Warehouse, Inc. say artificial turf is moving beyond its reputation for durability and low maintenance and increasing in popularity as a way to add visual interest to areas like paths or driveways. Take the example of one South Florida family who recently transformed their home by redoing their backyard with artificial grass and adding turf strips to their driveway in a modern, artistic pattern. Turf Concepts, which installs artificial grass installations, was contracted to accomplish this custom design feature. Using a total 6,500 square feet of Diamond Pro Spring from Synthetic Grass Warehouse gave the property a dual coloring of field green and lime green. For the driveway, which needed dozens of artificial grass strips, Turf Concepts was able to use remnants they had saved over time. The end result was 1,500 feet of grass strips sourced from recycled material, which kept waste and cost to a minimum. To perfect the appearance of the strips, Turf Concepts installed a drain port underneath each individual strip. (Diamond Pro Spring drains at a rate of more than 30 inches of rain per hour per square yard.) And, as with all installations, the drain incorporated a four-inch washed limestone base. Turf Concepts also used sheep shears to bevel cut both sides of the strip so that they all looked clean and uniform. With a pile height of 1.875 inches and a 75-ounce face weight, Diamond Pro Spring turf ...
Artificial Grass Used As Solution For Lawn Critters
Despite the drought in Southern California, residents of Northern and Central California have not had an issue with water restrictions. Even so, some residents have decided to install synthetic grass on their properties. In the Bay Area, beautification as well as gopher holes have been major reasons for switching to artificial grass. Manufacturers like Synthetic Grass Warehouse (SGW) offer a wide range of turf products to fit homeowners’ needs for any home improvement or gopher problems. Forever Greens recently installed 6,000 square feet of SGW’s Everglade Fescue Pro in this unique backyard. Everglade Fescue Pro offers a drainage rate of 30+ inches of rain per hour per square yard. It has a dual coloring of field green and olive green, which gives the appearance of a natural lawn. The product is tough and durable to handle moderate to heavy traffic yet is still soft and pliable. The homeowners of the featured backyard wanted a unique installation on his large property that complements the rest of the yard. Mike O’Neill, the owner of Forever Greens, found this installation to be a challenging yet satisfying project. “Installing 6,000 square feet wasn’t the biggest hurdle we encountered. Seaming the turf and switching directions every five feet for the mow lines was the challenge for us,” O’Neill said. The homeowner wanted the lawn to be the focal point of the yard, and Forever Greens worked to provide just that. Additionally, having such a large backyard, this installation saved him $1,000/month on his water bill. ...
