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Artificial lawn grass is gaining popularity among homeowners. It has started edging out the natural competitor as fake turf is easier to install and lasts much longer than natural grass. Some people still have doubts about the installation process. They think it is a costly job and takes days to complete. The lines below will offer you some insight on how to accomplish this job in a perfect manner. Preparing the Ground First thing you need to do before putting green turf in your lawn is to prepare the ground. What is the total surface area of the place where...

Football arenas are turning to artificial turf to overcome problems associated with natural grass. It does not matter if the arena is used by football, soccer or rugby. Fake turf removes the hassles that come as a package deal in arenas that have installed natural grass. Apart from the regular replacement of saplings, these facilities also have to comply with the regulations that dictate the size, shape and performance of the turf. While natural grass can meet the ground turf standards as set by different sporting regulators, it takes a financial toll on the field managers. You need to spend...

Baseball fields are increasingly turning to synthetic turf. Field managers have found many benefits of installing fake turf such as low installation and maintenance costs. Baseball turf no longer comprises of different varieties of natural grass. Although some fields prefer to use natural grass, others have installed fake turf to enhance playing conditions. There are many reasons behind the growing popularity of synthetic turf for baseball fields. It is however the economy of installation and maintenance that remains the commonly cited reason for installing fake grass in baseball fields. Economy There are two aspects of economy when it comes to...

Synthetic grass is used in professional sports arenas as well as in homes. Artificial grass has been around for decades. It was first used in field hockey stadiums of Europe and Asia where it provided a smooth playing surface. Synthetic grass soon found its way to other sports arenas and ultimately to homes and commercial spaces. Domestic or Commercial? What is the nature of property where you want to install fake grass? It is a commercial property or your home? There is a subtle yet highly visible difference in grasses installed in these two properties. While you can experiment with many types of...

Once you've decided on a supplier for your synthetic turf, you have to spend a lot of time and research knowing the products so you get the right one to fill your needs. If you don’t know what your requirements are, then you have your work cut out for you. A whole host of reasons will influence your decisions so it is best to go into this knowing as much as you can. You need to know four main factors that will be the most important in helping you decide whether a certain artificial lawn is right for you. Firstly, a high...