Most of us know all about using synthetic turf products for playgrounds, golf greens and other related residential commercial or municipal uses. But what about some of the more obscure ways to dress up a property with this evergreen material?

 

We’ve seen these five things done in public and private outdoor spaces, but they’re not talked about quite as much as some of the other types of projects that we do. Here are some interesting ideas if you’re trying to get this type of product on-site.

 

Stairs

 

Yes, custom turf can cover aging concrete stairs or other types of similar installations. Here you can kill two birds with one stone, because while synthetic turf is an attractive covering that’s low-maintenance, it also helps with texture that supports traction. So it can help you to prevent some types of slip and fall injuries, which is good if you have any responsibility for the health and safety of visitors.

 

Poolside Installation

 

If you’re the type who hates to run around on hot concrete, synthetic turf can be a good option for the area directly around a public or private pool. As mentioned above it can help with traction in these situations, too, and help to shield you from some types of liability that can be problematic if someone falls.

 

Pet Stops

 

Most of us are familiar with using wide expanses of synthetic turf in a municipal dog park, but you can also think about adding small rectangles or other shapes to your exterior for a designated area for dogs. These smaller areas wouldn’t be dog runs per se, but they would offer dogs a place to discreetly do their business, and a way to keep a high-traffic property cleaner.

 

Dance Floors

 

If you’ve built an outdoor amphitheater and you want the crowd to come, think about adding some custom turf directly in front of the stage. It will help with maintenance and is much more resistant to crowds of moving feet than your traditional grass seed.

 

Fitness Stations and More

 

Have you ever done yoga outside on synthetic custom turf?

 

We have, and it’s pretty awesome. So if you have a multi-use public space that you’re in charge of, think about getting some of these small areas turfed to provide for all sorts of neat outdoor activities.

 

Talk to Texas Custom Turf for more about how you want to use synthetic custom turf for your property. This stuff is low maintenance, easy to clean, and a good investment. We’ll show you how!

What’s different about Texas Custom Turf? How do we help customers to practically install synthetic turf solutions and get their properties looking better and easier to maintain?

 

Here are three resources you want to peruse if you are considering this type of project for your property. Learning more up front will help you to visualize and imagine what your property space will look like after one of these jobs is done.

 

Applications

 

On this part of the web site, we break down different residential and commercial applications. We talk about using synthetic turf for pet areas or golf course areas, or other types of property exteriors. You start to get a window into how this works, and a vision for how it’s going to apply to your property. By seeing different “classes” of projects, you also see the versatility of synthetic turf solutions – and that gets a lot of people thinking in a whole new way!

 

Visual Gallery

 

Here, with pictures of our past work, you see the neat, angular lines and contoured curves that Texas Custom Turf can provide at a property by putting in turf the proper way. You visualize how this stuff looks, and why it looks so great after installation. You start to plan in more detail – and you can look at the shape and size of the lot you’re considering, to see what’s practical there.

 

FAQ

 

The frequently asked questions part of our web site allows you to work through some of your initial concerns with synthetic turf. Can I clean it? How does it drain? These are excellent questions, and we answer them for you up front, so that you know what you’re getting into if this is your very first turf project ever.

 

Find all of this and more for effective help with custom turf installs.

 

This type of synthetic turf material is great for many different uses. It’s very durable and stands up to the elements well – that’s some of what our customers talk about when they explain how they used this material for different use cases including recreation, household areas, or around a commercial business that needs a good manicured look for an exterior space.

 

Go with a firm that has authority on turf. Talk to a company that knows it stuff when it comes to synthetic turf management and installation. We go the extra mile with customer service that helps you get the most out of your job. We’re happy to consult on your next turf project. It’s even easier than you think it is!

Your first impulse, in thinking about this weighty question, might be to say that of course, grass is a lot more natural than synthetic turf.

 

Still, it might make sense to think about it a little more.

 

Landscaping and turf management has become a billion-dollar business. Companies do battle in this market space all the time, in order to get contracts for mowing and spraying and fertilizing, etc.

 

Then you have your synthetic turf – yes, it’s made in a manufacturing facility, but it’s easy to put on, and cares for itself pretty well over time.

 

Herbicides and Chemicals

 

More and more, you see open lawn spaces being bathed in caustic chemicals, and even items that some organizations consider carcinogenic. Then you have cases where children or pets get exposed to these items, and you have a real mess on your hands. That’s why the landscaping companies now have to leave behind those little signs on plastic holders, to make sure that people don’t poison themselves.

 

That’s all-natural, right?

 

That’s tongue-in-cheek, but in all seriousness, synthetic turf requires none of this. You simply spray it with water. You eliminate all of this sometimes painful chemical process. You don’t even have to think about whether anything will be dangerous for dogs or kids – or get angry phone calls later if you didn’t anticipate some of these issues upfront. It’s enough to make any public space manager or business owner want something like artificial turf that takes care of itself!

 

Your Ecological Footprint

 

Most people understand the perils of treating natural grass with unnatural chemicals, but here’s something else to consider when you’re looking at synthetic turf.

 

Many companies and other big properties use landscaping crews to mow and trim.

 

Now, think about the carbon footprint of having those big mowers and other gear come to your property on trucks every week. Man, it really adds up!

 

Again, synthetic turf doesn’t require any of this. It’s easy to install, easy to clean and very easy to take care of, because it’s not growing and requiring a haircut every week out of the temperate growing calendar.

 

Want to learn more about how easy it can be to get an artificial turf solution for your property? Browse our web site. We have included some useful resources here for you to get acquainted with this process. Reach out to us for help with installation and more around the Austin, TX area.

 

In decades past, synthetic turf or “astroturf” got kind of a bad reputation.

 

Not bad, exactly, but in some ways, quite limited. Synthetic turf sort of got “typecast,” unfortunately, because using it can help solve some big property issues. 

 

Think about a family of five playing mini-golf, swinging their putters over swaths of synthetic turf, or some faded and drab green stuff laid under picnic tables at a fast-food restaurant.

 

Now think about lush outdoor spaces where everything is neat and manicured, and you’ll never have weeds or dandelions or bald patches at all.

 

Synthetic turf is, frankly speaking, a miracle solution for many outdoor spaces where maintenance is a problem. With advances in design, synthetic turf can be an excellent option for elegant outdoor spaces and an alternative to slaving over grass, which can be prone to drying out or dying. 

 

Spraying and Harmful Effects

 

Generally, we’re seeing more awareness about the potential health problems linked to commonly use pesticides and herbicides. We’re also seeing how that awareness breaks down in property administration – if you’re making property decisions for anyone else, for a rental or a park or public business location, you can see some blowback from chemical treating, serious concerns that people may have about their children or their pets or themselves.

 

People don’t want to dump all of the stuff on their lawns – but in some cases, outdoor spaces that are not chemically treated can tend to get unruly. Synthetic turf can be a game-changer in these scenarios!

 

Stormwater Runoff

 

Suppose you’re trying to clean up a watershed area that leads down to a major waterway. We’ve also learned a lot about this in the past few decades. Years ago, there wasn’t as much of a focus on keeping bays and channels and river deltas in good health. Now, synthetic turf can be a way to decrease the amounts of grass clippings and other items making their way into storm sewers.

 

Easy Maintenance

 

If you’re wondering what synthetic turf can do for your property, take a look at all of the dollars and hours that are put into mowing and trimming and caring for a yard area.

 

Avoid all of this with synthetic turf that never needs this kind of haircut. You’ll see how easy it can be to maintain outdoor areas without sacrificing the look of your property. 

For more, check out the website and our gallery of projects, and give us a call with any questions about how to install these types of improvements at your home or business.

While 2020 has been a year full of conflict and uncertainty,many of us have had the pleasure of staying home more than we are accustomed to. Subsequently, home projects have been on the rise, and working on our properties and landscapes have given us new insight.

 

Labor Intensive & Costly Landscapes

Yard work can be an awfully laborious chore that can leave anyone sweating from the severity of the heat and elements. Because yard work is such a hassle, it has left many of us trying to think of ways to avoid doing it. While you could pay for lawn services to perform weekly maintenance of your yard for you, many of these services can run you out of pocket and become quite costly. 

 

An Option To Traditional Lawns

Artificial grass has seen a spike in popularity as of late, and for good reason. Artificial grass requires little to no maintenance making it drastically easier to care for than traditional lawns. Natural yards can contract diseases and develop health issues, resulting in more money and time spent continually on them. 

 

Faux Grass Has Zero Health Issues

Faux yards cannot contract any diseases, die from environmental and weather conditions, or fall victim to weeds and pests which in turn saves you money and time. They also don’t require any pesticides or fertilizers like natural grass. Because fake yards aren’t alive, you don’t have to worry about them dying so they require much less hands-on care. 

 

Little Maintenance 

Traditional lawns require constant cutting and trimming. They also require a great deal of watering and nutrients. Keeping up with the constant care needed for living grasses will begin to wear you down and consume all of your time and money. Faux grass will help you save all the money you spent on lawn care as it cuts it out of the equation.

 

Dependable Beauty

Another pro from having an artificial lawn is that it always looks good, year-round. Most yards will go through phases of looking ruff and worn down. It normally requires a lot of maintenance to revive ill lawns. Fake grass will always stay green without constant water or fertilizer. 

 

Keeping Clean

Artificial yards also don’t have dirt and bugs which will help to keep your house clean. Real grass yards can track in all sorts of mud and bugs getting them all over your home. Also, most artificial yards have built-in drainage systems preventing any types of flooding, preventing any damage to your home or property. 

 

Making The Change

It is known that normal yards require lots of unnecessary work which is why the smart decision would be to replace your yard with artificial grass and enjoy the benefits. Saving on time, energy, water waste, and money, as well as helping the environment through discontinued chemical use make artificial turf a wise decision. 

Texas Custom Turf will help you go green and stay green with faux grass lawns. Call today to find out how we can help your landscape work for you.