en-us New articles added to FindMyTurf.com http://www.findmyturf.com http://www.findmyturf.com/articles/hypoallergenic-grass/ http://www.findmyturf.com/articles/hypoallergenic-grass/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 FindMyTurf.com For the individual who suffers with asthma or pollen-induced hay fever, there are usually only two options that you can pursue to lessen the problem. Either you can re-seed your lawn with a strain of hypoallergenic grass or you can invest in artificial turf. Many individuals have planted allergy free grass to relieve numerous respiratory and other health problems. However, to truly create an allergy free lawn and relieve the miseries of suffering with allergies, residential artificial turf is the only way to go. We are the industry leader in artificial turf and have the lawn solutions that you are looking for. There are a number of benefits to planting hypoallergenic grass or installing artificial turf, some of the advantages include: - feels and looks just like real grass - improves the curb appeal of your property - little or no maintenance required - lowers the amount of wasted natural resources - no need to ever allergy free grass with pesticides - provides drainage and durability If you are considering putting in an allergy-free lawn, the following 5 advantages to installing artificial turf will most likely help you in your decision-making: - a better choice if the environment is not conducive to natural grass - can be used more often and withstand repeated use - ideal when landscaping and lawn maintenance isn’t practical - perfect surroundings for roof gardens and swimming pools The underlying reasons for using artificial turf are its hypoallergenic composition as well as its durability and maintenance-free tendencies. Additionally, it is extremely resistant to high foot traffic but the best feature is that it never has to be mowed or trimmed, which suits most people living a busy life. Whether it is being used for commercial or residential reasons, many people today are switching over from natural grass to artificial turf. http://www.findmyturf.com/articles/how-to-replace-your-grass-with-fake-grass/ http://www.findmyturf.com/articles/how-to-replace-your-grass-with-fake-grass/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 FindMyTurf.com Once you realize all the benefits that fake grass provides compared to natural grass, it’s easy to see why so many people today have replaced their lawns with it. Not only that but avid golfers have turned to artificial turf for their chipping and putting greens in order to improve that part of their golf game. Synthetic turf looks greener than regular grass because it is. One of the key benefits is that it is hypoallergenic so if there are family members with allergies, you needn’t worry about them suffering during the different allergy seasons. It requires little or no maintenance, meaning that it saves you money on your monthly water bill and the back-breaking labor that goes into mowing, trimming, and other lawn upkeep such as fertilizing and thatching. Fake grass also provides other benefits such as increasing your home’s curb appeal, not having to apply pesticides, no dead patches to contend with, and it stays green year round. Although there is the initial investment of purchasing it and having it installed, the savings down the road are far-reaching. Hiring a professional or DIY? When it comes to replacing your natural lawn with fake grass, you’ll be faced with either hiring a professional installer or you can treat this as a DIY project. If you decide to install it yourself, here is what you will be faced with. Naturally the first step is measuring the overall dimensions of the lawn area that you want to replace, ripping all of that out, and then disposing of it. Next, you will want to compact the ground, apply a layer of sand, and then level it out. Lay your turf out and let it settle for about 3 hours so there is no chance of it creasing. Use glue and seaming tape to bind the strips of fake grass together and then apply the sand infill, raking it across the surface to ensure that it is level and shields the turf backing from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. The final step is to attach your artificial turf to the ground using landscaping nails spaced two inches apart. Once you have completed all of these steps, the installation of your artificial turf is complete. Naturally, if you are unsure of your skills, the company that you purchased your fake grass will be happy to discuss installation with you. http://www.findmyturf.com/articles/drought-resistant-grass/ http://www.findmyturf.com/articles/drought-resistant-grass/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 FindMyTurf.com Regardless of where you live in the US, there is no climatic condition that can be as devastating and far-reaching as the havoc that a severe drought wreaks on families, communities, and entire regions. It is very hard on the economy as well and affects a number of key industries, especially agriculture, farming, and ranching. When this condition exists, there are a number of steps you can take to ensure that there is enough water those daily tasks that you cannot live comfortably without. What so many people don’t realize is how most of us take our water supply for granted as if it always going to be there whenever we need. However, enduring the rigors of drought will make you respect this natural luxury a great deal more than what you might have otherwise. You want to be thorough and investigate all areas of the inside and outside of your home that have anything to do with the water supply. Are any of your faucets dripping? Does the toilet run or is it being flushed unnecessarily? The goal is to ensure that you do not waste any water whenever possible. When a drought occurs, the water level of our lakes gets lower and lower, therefore diminishing our water reserves. The earth’s water table drops dramatically, further hindering the amount of water we have to use in our homes. So it is imperative that you take every step necessary to conserve that water supply, even during non-drought times. However, there is also another way that you can conserve water and that is to replace your lawn with artificial turf. There are numerous benefits to having an artificial turf lawn. Naturally, the primary benefit is the fact that you will use considerably less water to keep the outside of your home looking good. This is turn can decrease the amount of your water bill by up to 50%, depending on the size of your lawn area. You might also consider putting in plants that are heat resistant and require less water if you live in an area that is more prone to drought conditions than others. There are more reasons than this of course, but this is the primary reason for considering the installation of artificial turf. There are numerous companies who sell artificial turf as well as installing it. So you will need to do a bit of research before making your decision. http://www.findmyturf.com/articles/a-putting-golf-green-in-your-backyard/ http://www.findmyturf.com/articles/a-putting-golf-green-in-your-backyard/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700 FindMyTurf.com If there is one thing that you can definitely say about installing a backyard golf green made from artificial turf, it’s that having one provides you with hours of conveniently practicing in the convenience of your own home. Whether it’s a smaller area or a full practice green, you just can’t go wrong if you install one made from gold green turf. Because of how they are built, you will have a golf experience that is much more realistic. Additionally, a golf green synthetic turf product is far easier to manage than real grass. Naturally, one of the key benefits is that you are going to improve your putting game or your short game when you practice on a golf green constructed from artificial turf. However, you will have green grass 24/7/365 and superior drainage capabilities. Additionally, you won’t be spending any money on lawn maintenance, you’ll be saving money on your monthly water bill, and you can put that money that you have saved towards future golf competition. If you are a serious golfer and can’t practice as often as you would like, your gold green turf practice area will provide you with hours of practice time right in your own backyard whenever you want. In so many words, you just can’t go wrong when installing a golf green synthetic turf product. Because of the way in which they are manufactured, they require very little effort to install them, which is something you cannot say about putting in a green made from real grass. Real grass is not only extremely labor intensive to deal with, but there is all the back breaking labor and expense that is involved with it such as preparing the soil, seeding, fertilizing, watering, mowing it regularly, and thatching it as well as other maintenance that becomes necessary. Even more amazing is the fact that you have so many choices now when it comes to selecting and installing golf greens or lawns manufactured from artificial turf. These different styles of golf green artificial turf will provide you with the optimum golfing experience while at the same time being extremely affordable on any budget. Finally, you are assured of having hours of fun and an accurate surface to practice on when you install artificial turf. And that’s what it is all about – having fun and saving money at the same time.