Environmental Blog Page
By Sheryl Charvat, Environmental Champion since 1970
February, Bye Bye Snow
We may not get much snow here in the Pacific Northwest (other areas are not allowed to make fun of people slipping, sliding, etc. - we have HILLS here!), but when snow storms arrive, they sure can do a number on so many parts of our lives. Snow results in literally tons of dirt and sometimes even salt on the roadways, which wind up on our cars. Best bet is to wash that off as soon as possible. I like using rain barrel water for car washing. I wanted to show what our synthetic turf lawn looked like when the snow melted. The grass was immediately immaculate! No muddy or mushy spots, no brown from being covered - just lush, green, and firm enough for kids and pets to play on right away. If you are tired of mud, consider synthetic turf for areas that you would like to spend less time working on and more time enjoying. By the way, the lawn below is the same in the picture here to the left.
Happy New Year = SNOW!!
Here is a photo of synthetic turf with snow on it - looks familiar, eh? In other words, it behaves similarly to regular grass, except that there is no MUD when the snow melts. Weight of snow is also not a problem, so no snow shoveling or blowing is needed. And speaking of shoveling snow - please do be careful about performing this arduous task. Anyone with a history of heart problems should of course be especially careful, as should anyone with a sedentary lifestyle. Although shoveling snow from your driveway is great exercise, it is very strenuous and extra tough because the air is so cold - the body works hard at continually warming the air coming in to the lungs. I know this is a bit off topic WRT environmentalism, but wanted to include this just in case the Puget Sound Region gets a lot of snow this year. Our Big Snow Months here seem to be January and February.....and occasionally in June! Well okay I can't remember if, in 2008, it actually snowed in June (but I think it did) - it was one of the coldest weeks in June ever recorded and I do remember that my roses were utterly confused!
December: Snow? Holidays!
As we all 'wind up' for the frenzy of the upcoming holidays - Christmas followed by the New Year, we can all do our part to keep our own waste at a minimum. I like to watch for too much packaging, and frequently ask if I can leave it with the store for recycling. I have one cookie recipe that calls for egg yellows only, so I use the whites (which can be frozen) in other recipes.
We have all heard about the current trend to "buy American" this Christmas, to support our fellow Americans and keep our economy strong. We are very proud to say that we offer American made turf, manufactured by Americans at textile mills located right here in the U.S. of A. Key words when seeking American made turf (which generally does not cost more than imports) are: "at textile mills located ___." It can be easy to become confused about this, so we like to provide correct terminology so our customers can be certain while shopping. We have many clients that have purchased synthetic lawns or putting greens for that special someone - talk about a unique gift!! We have an excellent package that can be wrapped & put under the tree as well - for that person that 'has everything', a synthetic turf putting green or no-mow, no-mud lawn would certainly be a unique gift!
We have all heard about the current trend to "buy American" this Christmas, to support our fellow Americans and keep our economy strong. We are very proud to say that we offer American made turf, manufactured by Americans at textile mills located right here in the U.S. of A. Key words when seeking American made turf (which generally does not cost more than imports) are: "at textile mills located ___." It can be easy to become confused about this, so we like to provide correct terminology so our customers can be certain while shopping. We have many clients that have purchased synthetic lawns or putting greens for that special someone - talk about a unique gift!! We have an excellent package that can be wrapped & put under the tree as well - for that person that 'has everything', a synthetic turf putting green or no-mow, no-mud lawn would certainly be a unique gift!
11-11-11 - HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!!
I'd like to take today to deviate slightly from my general environmental blogs to thank all of our Veterans that have given part or all of their lives in service to our country. I am very proud to say that we employ a 6-year Marine Veteran, in fact I am proud to know him! We are grateful to all Veterans, we honor you today and in our hearts, every day.
And since it's 11-11-11, everyone make a wish!!
And since it's 11-11-11, everyone make a wish!!
OCTOBER.......MOCTOBER?
Yes we do know rains are coming. Storms, leaves, cozy fires in the fireplace. Soon we will lose Daylight Savings Time (November 6th this year) but for today and this week -WOW! Gorgeous sunny days. Yesterday it hit around 70, in OCTOBER! Many begin thinking about winterizing their lawns and this is a good idea to do. Pruning, tree planting, many outdoor tasks to still get done before we head indoors for the winter. Keeping leaves off of lawns is very important when they are natural grass, not as much so for synthetic. While you would not want to leave four or five inches of leaves piled high on your synthetic lawn to turn into a goo, leaves do not kill the grass underneath when the grass is synthetic. Most of our customers love the look so much of having that 'perfect' lawn all year that they keep them free from debris anyway. On a dry day, an electric vacuum will do the job and no blower (hence no exhaust, no gasoline spills, etc.) is even needed.
SEPTEMBER: PROOF THAT THE SUN ACTUALLY DOES SHINE HERE!
We were beginning to wonder, would the rain ever quit, would the sun ever shine this summer? Finally we had sunny and temperatures over 80 - a record setting 9 days in fact. I think most contractors and painters tried to fit 356 days of work into those 9 days. Did your lawn die out during the 'drought'? If you had to water your lawn, maybe it's time to think about synthetic. Please check out some of our 'before' and 'after' photos on our lawns page, the transformation can be quite dramatic. Bonus score is zero mowing! The photo shown here is one example and the homeowner is thrilled with the softness and beauty of her new lawn. Please go to the Lawns page for a larger photo of the one shown here on the left.
AUGUST: Is Summer Here Yet??
Well, mostly. We have not had very many days of really warm weather. I guess long-time 'Pacific Northwesterners' are not only used to this kind of summer weather, but we actually kind of like it. It's cool in the evenings and nice during the day - not too hot (no frying eggs on dashboards here). No need for air conditioning, but we are getting into watering weather--yes the rain finally did stop for more than a day or two. I have had to water my rose bushes (at last!). But we don't water lawns. Some people can stand to let their lawns brown out completely and not be bothered at all, while others like the soft green blades of grass under their feet when they venture into their yard, for themselves, their children, and/or their pets. For those that do not want to water but want the lush lawn, think synthetic. It's wonderful in the summer and can be enjoyed the moment the rain stops!!
Happy Fourth of July!
Hope everyone got to celebrate the 4th of July safely, sanely and maybe even in nice weather. While the current rainy pattern we have sustained throughout all spring and summer so far does make watering lawns and plants easy, it also allows for runaway moss. You've noticed? Yeah, like that. Rather than play the moss-control game, which often feels like a losing battle, why not give synthetic turf a try? Best of all: no mowing, no weeds either, and no spraying involved~! Whether a small patch of lawn or a huge, rolling estate lawn, nothing looks as beautiful as freshly mowed, perfectly green and weed-free lawn-grass. We can help you accomplish this show-lawn without the mowing, the water-waste, the exhaust, the spilled gas and oil, the pesticides--oh and moles don't care for it much either.
June: Full Lunar Eclipse, Summer Solstice, Rain
Personally, I really look forward to the extra light the longest day of the year provides, and generally the months of summer, to enjoy the out-of-doors as late as 9:30 at night - or even longer. This year I don't know how many of those we will have with the rain, the gray, and the damp. When the sun finally pokes through the clouds around here, people want to get outside in their yards; yet when they do they're finding a muddy mess! Having a synthetic lawn or putting green allows families to get outside any time the weather breaks and enjoy it while it lasts. Later, when the rain stops (it does! it does stop! it will stop!), instead of a browned out lawn or wasting a lot of water trying to keep lawns green there is still a beautiful green lawn or golf green to enjoy. We have enough gray & brown - enjoy the green :D
Happy May, Again....Already???
What happened to April? Well, it rained - all month long. Coldest April on record, 2011, and I think probably the record for wet too - for the Puget Sound Region. So we will hope for better weather in May. This little darling puppy is sitting on synthetic turf and loving it, I had to include this picture because of his happy little face~! When preparing lawns for spring and summer use, most people put 'Weed and Feed' or similar products on their lawns to keep the beautiful grass and hold back moss and weeds. And May is the Month of Green for sure when it comes to lawns. But consider, whatever you put on your lawn generally contains toxins, and actually does run off into storm drains, soak into groundwater, etc., because of the copious amounts of rain we get each year. We are getting lots and lots...........and lots of calls from parents and dog owners that are tired of mud and runaway moss. After converting to synthetic they are always thrilled. And less environmental pollution is a definite side bonus score. Just ask this little puppy here if he likes it, he will tell you, "YES!!!!"
March-ing....in mud~!?!
No one that lives here needs me to tell them how incredibly wet it's been. We are fighting mudslides all over the region, uprooted and blown down trees, flooding, and every other water problem there is. While we avoid the hot humid summers and 30-feet-of-snow winters in the Puget Sound Region, we do have our own set of climate conditions to contend with, and too much water is certainly one of them in the spring....and fall.....and winter, even sometimes in the summer. Kids and pets want to go outdoors the moment the sunshine pops out; and then come back inside muddy and wet, wet, wet. And just when you think that's the trouble....listen to this: Did you know that homeowners apply some 4 million gallons of pesticides to their lawns and gardens per year - and some of that winds up in our water supply? With so much rain around here, that is a lot of pesticides in our rainwater. Yikes. Skip the mud, save the pesticide and get synthetic (artificial) turf for your lawn. You'll never look back!!
February Snow, & A New Kind of "Green"
Just when we thought we were out of the woods and going to have a mild weather winter, we are currently experiencing record low temperatures and yes, the dreaded "s" word, more snow. March is just around the corner, and should be better.
I wanted to mention one of my recently learned 'fun facts' - about how we think of environmentally friendly products. Many think of synthetic turf as inferior to natural grass lawns, since it is not a living, breathing, oxygen making plant. While that part is true, consider this: Homeowners use up to ten times more toxic chemicals per acre than farmers! (Curiosity Quest, 2010) Replacing a natural grass lawn (that is likely muddy and mossy around here....) with synthetic turf is a great way to lower personal carbon footprints, and enjoy a perfect lawn year-round in the bargain~!
I wanted to mention one of my recently learned 'fun facts' - about how we think of environmentally friendly products. Many think of synthetic turf as inferior to natural grass lawns, since it is not a living, breathing, oxygen making plant. While that part is true, consider this: Homeowners use up to ten times more toxic chemicals per acre than farmers! (Curiosity Quest, 2010) Replacing a natural grass lawn (that is likely muddy and mossy around here....) with synthetic turf is a great way to lower personal carbon footprints, and enjoy a perfect lawn year-round in the bargain~!
Happiness = Mild Weather
When watching the news I am glad for our gray (even occasionally blue) skies and lack of foot after foot of snow. Our relatively mild weather truly is easier on everyone that lives here.
With Spring and Summer right around the corner, I thought I'd share a few statistics with you: As of 2011, the total estimated amount of synthetic turf installed in North America conserves more than three billion gallons of water, significantly reduces smog emissions, and eliminates close to a billion pounds of harmful fertilizers and pesticides (citation from Synthetic Turf Council)! As you can imagine, we are proud of our own small contribution to this savings and strive to continue to spare our environment.
Remember to come see us at the Seattle Home Show for more information (and see our home page for a discount to boot!).
With Spring and Summer right around the corner, I thought I'd share a few statistics with you: As of 2011, the total estimated amount of synthetic turf installed in North America conserves more than three billion gallons of water, significantly reduces smog emissions, and eliminates close to a billion pounds of harmful fertilizers and pesticides (citation from Synthetic Turf Council)! As you can imagine, we are proud of our own small contribution to this savings and strive to continue to spare our environment.
Remember to come see us at the Seattle Home Show for more information (and see our home page for a discount to boot!).
2011 Happy New Year!
A new year and a new decade. I say good bye and see ya to the last decade and welcome the new with open arms and an open heart, and I hope you do too. With all of the snow some of us have had (we had a bunch!), lots and probably most homeowners are not thinking about what is going to be best for their lawns in the spring and summer. But winter time can be an excellent opportunity to convert muddy, natural grass lawn to synthetic and save a bundle of maintenance in the spring and summer. Added bonus is you get to use your yard in the winter and the synthetic turf is not harmed by snow covering. When it melts, send the kids & puppies out to play!
November Snow.................and ice..............and wind............oh, my!
November 29, 2010
First, Happy Thanksgiving to all. I hope you ate too much, slept a bunch, and hopefully had fun with relatives - none of whom asked, "What do you mean by that?" Also that you made it to Grandma's through the white and drifting snow.
While beautiful, snow can wreak havoc everywhere, from traffic jams that last 8 to 12 hours to crushed lawns, to shoveling driveways and power outages. Before you get out your power hungry and loud generator or snow-blower, ask yourself if you can wait--after all our weather warms up and rains just about every other minute here. Maybe you can just scoop away where your tires need traction in your driveway, and maybe you can enjoy the ambiance of candles enjoy a nice roaring fire, and keep your perishables outside. And no need to blow snow off of your lawn (especially synthetic, which pops right back up looking like a natural-but-best-in-the-world-lawn!) since it will melt eventually and really doesn't damage grass. Do brush off huge accumulations of snow from delicate trees or shrubs that seem to be weighted down to keep them from breaking. Interesting side note: Native plants such as rhoddies, azaleas, and camileas naturally droop their leaves to allow the snow to slip off of them when its coming.
Anyway stay warm as you prepare for the upcoming holiday season and consider purchasing a living Christmas tree, to be planted in your yard.
First, Happy Thanksgiving to all. I hope you ate too much, slept a bunch, and hopefully had fun with relatives - none of whom asked, "What do you mean by that?" Also that you made it to Grandma's through the white and drifting snow.
While beautiful, snow can wreak havoc everywhere, from traffic jams that last 8 to 12 hours to crushed lawns, to shoveling driveways and power outages. Before you get out your power hungry and loud generator or snow-blower, ask yourself if you can wait--after all our weather warms up and rains just about every other minute here. Maybe you can just scoop away where your tires need traction in your driveway, and maybe you can enjoy the ambiance of candles enjoy a nice roaring fire, and keep your perishables outside. And no need to blow snow off of your lawn (especially synthetic, which pops right back up looking like a natural-but-best-in-the-world-lawn!) since it will melt eventually and really doesn't damage grass. Do brush off huge accumulations of snow from delicate trees or shrubs that seem to be weighted down to keep them from breaking. Interesting side note: Native plants such as rhoddies, azaleas, and camileas naturally droop their leaves to allow the snow to slip off of them when its coming.
Anyway stay warm as you prepare for the upcoming holiday season and consider purchasing a living Christmas tree, to be planted in your yard.
October = Lots of Leaves
October 10, 2010 (That is, 10-10-10 !)
I can already hear the blowers going nearly constantly. Between one neighbor and the next, there's a whole lot of blowin' goin' on! A great way to lower our carbon footprint is to stop the blowing and get out with a rake! Great exercise, no pollution, no noise, and more precise. It is, of course, important to keep leaves off of real grass but with synthetic, there is nothing to die underneath so you can vacuum up the leaves or sweep them up whenever it suits you.
I can already hear the blowers going nearly constantly. Between one neighbor and the next, there's a whole lot of blowin' goin' on! A great way to lower our carbon footprint is to stop the blowing and get out with a rake! Great exercise, no pollution, no noise, and more precise. It is, of course, important to keep leaves off of real grass but with synthetic, there is nothing to die underneath so you can vacuum up the leaves or sweep them up whenever it suits you.
September: Back to School and Back to Mud
September 14, 2010
This little cutie belongs to a customer. She looks, in this photo, as though to say, "Hey, you put this mud here, can I help it if I got it on my face?"
If you have a muddy yard from our freakishly (even for here) wet weather, we are here to help. But there's more, it's good for the environment too: Did you know that, according to the U.S. EPA, a traditional gas-powered lawn mower produces as much air pollution as 43 new cars, each driven 12,000 miles? It is also estimated that 17 million gallons of fuel, mostly gas, are spilled in the U.S. while refueling garden equipment. Enough said!
This little cutie belongs to a customer. She looks, in this photo, as though to say, "Hey, you put this mud here, can I help it if I got it on my face?"
If you have a muddy yard from our freakishly (even for here) wet weather, we are here to help. But there's more, it's good for the environment too: Did you know that, according to the U.S. EPA, a traditional gas-powered lawn mower produces as much air pollution as 43 new cars, each driven 12,000 miles? It is also estimated that 17 million gallons of fuel, mostly gas, are spilled in the U.S. while refueling garden equipment. Enough said!
August = One Dry Puppy!
August 14, 2010
We know you are tired of paying your water bill each month, trying to keep up with the dry weather. Which is just wrong after the incredibly wet spring we've had. About the only plants that grow well without water in the heat seem to be dandelions and possibly morning glory and non-native blackberry vines. Oh and thistle. Yikes.
If you would prefer to stop all the water waste and still have a beautifully green lawn, take a look at synthetic. It's newer and better than ever before with the addition of thatch and other colors. Seriously you cannot tell it isn't real grass even when you are standing on it.
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed either = bonus score!
Also, if you are reading this and looking at our photos, you can tell we love golden retrievers ;)
We know you are tired of paying your water bill each month, trying to keep up with the dry weather. Which is just wrong after the incredibly wet spring we've had. About the only plants that grow well without water in the heat seem to be dandelions and possibly morning glory and non-native blackberry vines. Oh and thistle. Yikes.
If you would prefer to stop all the water waste and still have a beautifully green lawn, take a look at synthetic. It's newer and better than ever before with the addition of thatch and other colors. Seriously you cannot tell it isn't real grass even when you are standing on it.
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed either = bonus score!
Also, if you are reading this and looking at our photos, you can tell we love golden retrievers ;)
Are we there yet?
July 13, 2010
Maybe you've already been on your vacation, and now you're back until the next camping trip - wondering what to do with the kids for the rest of the summer. If so, you are probably also lamenting about the Rain That Will Not Stop (except for 3 days, when it went from the fifties to the nineties...that was interesting - and confused my already confused plants to a pinnacle of weather-weariness, not sure the tomatoes will recover). You know that your little darlings need to be outside more but you are tired of the muddy tracks after they've been playing outside, right? Give synthetic turf another look. It is affordable, clean clean clean, beautiful, and so easy to care for. It's soft for little feet (or paws!) to walk and run on too. And did I mention easy? Yeah, no more mowing - have a nice glass of iced tea (or hot tea if it's in the fifties) and put your feet up - and feel good about all of the water you are saving -- your carbon footprint just got smaller.
Maybe you've already been on your vacation, and now you're back until the next camping trip - wondering what to do with the kids for the rest of the summer. If so, you are probably also lamenting about the Rain That Will Not Stop (except for 3 days, when it went from the fifties to the nineties...that was interesting - and confused my already confused plants to a pinnacle of weather-weariness, not sure the tomatoes will recover). You know that your little darlings need to be outside more but you are tired of the muddy tracks after they've been playing outside, right? Give synthetic turf another look. It is affordable, clean clean clean, beautiful, and so easy to care for. It's soft for little feet (or paws!) to walk and run on too. And did I mention easy? Yeah, no more mowing - have a nice glass of iced tea (or hot tea if it's in the fifties) and put your feet up - and feel good about all of the water you are saving -- your carbon footprint just got smaller.
Pet Owners' Doody Duty...
June 18, 2010
This month was supposed to kick off summer but instead seems to be simply, well, wet all of the time. No matter who takes care of your dog's "hazards" in the yard, most likely the material is put in a plastic bag and tossed in the garbage. This is, of course, responsible in that the waste is being properly collected, and disposed of, but consider where it winds up once the garbage goes off each week in the truck. Our landfills are filling up with our pets' waste material. Alternatives are so simple and cheaper - better for the environment in every way. Simply scoop and flush (and yes, this is super easy when it's scooping off a synthetic turf lawn). Flushing is the appropriate way to dispose of animal waste, just like human waste. There are even disposable plastic baggies for when Rover does his daily on a walk. Now, if we could just train them to use the toilet.....
This month was supposed to kick off summer but instead seems to be simply, well, wet all of the time. No matter who takes care of your dog's "hazards" in the yard, most likely the material is put in a plastic bag and tossed in the garbage. This is, of course, responsible in that the waste is being properly collected, and disposed of, but consider where it winds up once the garbage goes off each week in the truck. Our landfills are filling up with our pets' waste material. Alternatives are so simple and cheaper - better for the environment in every way. Simply scoop and flush (and yes, this is super easy when it's scooping off a synthetic turf lawn). Flushing is the appropriate way to dispose of animal waste, just like human waste. There are even disposable plastic baggies for when Rover does his daily on a walk. Now, if we could just train them to use the toilet.....
Happy May!
May 13, 2010
With May comes the drudgery of mowing. Well, most of the time anyway. For some of us, there is no mowing (exhaust fumes, fuel usage, noise pollution and.........well, sweat!). And no weed spraying. And no fertilizing. No frustrating moss. And no watering. Eliminating all of these helps reduce carbon footprints, and saves money over the long term -- all the while enjoying the beauty of a freshly mowed lawn. But.........synthetic! Plant lots of trees and shrubs around the synthetic lawn to further enhance the beauty of your yard and reduce carbon footprint even further.
With May comes the drudgery of mowing. Well, most of the time anyway. For some of us, there is no mowing (exhaust fumes, fuel usage, noise pollution and.........well, sweat!). And no weed spraying. And no fertilizing. No frustrating moss. And no watering. Eliminating all of these helps reduce carbon footprints, and saves money over the long term -- all the while enjoying the beauty of a freshly mowed lawn. But.........synthetic! Plant lots of trees and shrubs around the synthetic lawn to further enhance the beauty of your yard and reduce carbon footprint even further.
Moss and Weeds, YIKES!
April 13, 2010
We had a dry January this year but plenty of wet weather to foster moss growth. Lots and lots of moss. Weeds are a constant battle, as any gardener can attest to. Many of our customers ask us for a natural approach to killing weeds that they cannot or don't want to pull. Vinegar is said to kill weeds, and is more natural than chemicals. Just pour straight vinegar in any spray bottle and let 'em have it. Be wary of the spray, it will probably kill grass & flowers too. To control moss, we frequently recommend Yardiac, an organic company that produces many great products for the environmental gardener. Both moss and weeds will grow in synthetic turf, by the way (is there anything moss won't grow on around here??), as the finishing step includes a sand-like material that is also growing medium (in other words, moss & weeds will grow in sand as well as dirt, hence "growing medium").
We had a dry January this year but plenty of wet weather to foster moss growth. Lots and lots of moss. Weeds are a constant battle, as any gardener can attest to. Many of our customers ask us for a natural approach to killing weeds that they cannot or don't want to pull. Vinegar is said to kill weeds, and is more natural than chemicals. Just pour straight vinegar in any spray bottle and let 'em have it. Be wary of the spray, it will probably kill grass & flowers too. To control moss, we frequently recommend Yardiac, an organic company that produces many great products for the environmental gardener. Both moss and weeds will grow in synthetic turf, by the way (is there anything moss won't grow on around here??), as the finishing step includes a sand-like material that is also growing medium (in other words, moss & weeds will grow in sand as well as dirt, hence "growing medium").
Spring, Sprung, Sprang...
March 20, 2010
Spring brings a bit of warmth and bright relief from the gray days of the Pacific Northwest. But while most of us crawl from our homes and say a huge, "Ahhhh," some come out to say "Ah-CHOO!" Allergy season begins with the budding beauty of spring. And grass allergies can be among the nastiest, as those that have them can attest to. We all love a beautiful lawn, but mowing can be impractical for some - and that is a good place for synthetic lawns to take over. Bonus points for lack of mower emissions, fertilizers, pesticides, and water conservation (this last especially since they are already talking about drought for the 2010 summer season).
Spring brings a bit of warmth and bright relief from the gray days of the Pacific Northwest. But while most of us crawl from our homes and say a huge, "Ahhhh," some come out to say "Ah-CHOO!" Allergy season begins with the budding beauty of spring. And grass allergies can be among the nastiest, as those that have them can attest to. We all love a beautiful lawn, but mowing can be impractical for some - and that is a good place for synthetic lawns to take over. Bonus points for lack of mower emissions, fertilizers, pesticides, and water conservation (this last especially since they are already talking about drought for the 2010 summer season).
See and Buy = Cut waste!!
February 3, 2010
In recent months we have replaced an extraordinary number of synthetic turf projects—creating an enormous amount of wasted materials (not to mention consumer’s money). In these difficult economic times, many businesses are expanding their services into new areas. This is reasonable of course. The problem arises when an installer lacks the experience and knowledge to work with synthetic turf. Please “see before you buy” and follow through by viewing a completed project on location. Photographs are not enough, because you won't know who actually performed the work. Our projects are competitively priced and stand on their own with regard to value, quality and durability. Save yourself time, money and reduce your footprint by buying only once.
In recent months we have replaced an extraordinary number of synthetic turf projects—creating an enormous amount of wasted materials (not to mention consumer’s money). In these difficult economic times, many businesses are expanding their services into new areas. This is reasonable of course. The problem arises when an installer lacks the experience and knowledge to work with synthetic turf. Please “see before you buy” and follow through by viewing a completed project on location. Photographs are not enough, because you won't know who actually performed the work. Our projects are competitively priced and stand on their own with regard to value, quality and durability. Save yourself time, money and reduce your footprint by buying only once.
Fall = Clean up time.
November 30, 2009
Fall, ah, the colors, the leaves, the..........rain. We have plenty of water now! A critical part of spring blooms is controlling the fallen leaves now. Most leaf blowers and mowers have mulching capability and the mulch can be used to keep plants, such as roses, protected from freezing. Reuse and recycle, and reduce waste! Hope everyone has a great holiday season!
Fall, ah, the colors, the leaves, the..........rain. We have plenty of water now! A critical part of spring blooms is controlling the fallen leaves now. Most leaf blowers and mowers have mulching capability and the mulch can be used to keep plants, such as roses, protected from freezing. Reuse and recycle, and reduce waste! Hope everyone has a great holiday season!
New Puppy! by Megan
September 2, 2009
I just brought home my first dog ever. She is a 7-week old Golden Retriever pup. We also coordinated bringing her home with the installation of our new synthetic lawn back yard, and she LOVES IT! There is no mess and no burn out spots to re-seed or fertilize. It is especially nice because she isn't bringing in a muddy mess on her feet every time we take her out to play. That being said, I can tell you that even with the beautiful and easy to maintain lawn, and her clean little paws running back into the house a puppy is a TON of work! We take her out at least twice during the night and she is really starting to get the hang of that routine. Also the turf drains so any liquid (even from puppies) goes right through the turf and is gone. Clean-up of her puppy "surprises" has also been a breeze and the turf remains the same green consistently. Just wanted to share the fun news!
I just brought home my first dog ever. She is a 7-week old Golden Retriever pup. We also coordinated bringing her home with the installation of our new synthetic lawn back yard, and she LOVES IT! There is no mess and no burn out spots to re-seed or fertilize. It is especially nice because she isn't bringing in a muddy mess on her feet every time we take her out to play. That being said, I can tell you that even with the beautiful and easy to maintain lawn, and her clean little paws running back into the house a puppy is a TON of work! We take her out at least twice during the night and she is really starting to get the hang of that routine. Also the turf drains so any liquid (even from puppies) goes right through the turf and is gone. Clean-up of her puppy "surprises" has also been a breeze and the turf remains the same green consistently. Just wanted to share the fun news!