The New Age of Synthetic Turfs are as Real as it Gets

It’s been called a variety of different names over the years from Astroturf to fake grass but the new age synthetic turf is anything but unrealistic. With the advances in technology we are seeing all kinds of new products like automobiles that park themselves to cell phones that you can watch t.v. on. So it’s no surprise that ‘fake grass’ is now looking more like real grass. At Texas Turf Solutions, our selection of putting greens, synthetic lawns, playground turfs and even tennis court turfs are designed to not only beautify your home but to provide fall protection for children on playgrounds and improve a golfers short game.

America’s anthem these days is to GO GREEN and with synthetic turf products like artificial lawns you can help do your part. One square foot of real grass uses 46 gallons of water a year, do the math, a 1000 square foot of grass uses 46,000 gallons a year. Water is fairly inexpensive at the present time but all indicators say that may not be the case 10 years down the road. Rebate programs have been put in place in many western states to give a homeowner a rebate of $1 per square foot for replacing real grass with synthetic or artificial grass. Implementing plants into your landscape designs that use less water can also help reduce water usage. Synthetic grasses require no watering, no chemicals to wash down the sewers and are available in a variety of styles to match the indigenous grasses of your region.  

Our backyard putting greens are designed for the golfer looking to improve their short game. There is always a need to practice your swing at the driving range but what about when you get to the green? Numerous professional golfers own our synthetic putting greens to help them improve their putts. With the use of consistent size graded infill sands we can create a soft, consistent surface for the most realistic results.

A child falling from a playground system is a reality for a lot of parents. Three-fourths of playground injuries are attributed to falls, so choosing an appropriate surface is the most important decision a school official or a parent will make when choosing a playground system. Our playground turf system is certified for its safety by the International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA). It provides a more sanitary surface than sand, pea gravel or mulch. Completely anti-microbial and not subject to bacterial build up. Also available to meet IPEMA’s ASTM F1292 requirements for up to a 12 foot critical head fall.

The days are here for synthetic turfs to start replacing some of the outdated products in our city parks and in our own backyards. The benefits start to add up when you really take a look at the industry; less water usage, child safety, and the bragging rights of a lower golf handicap. Look into synthetic turf products and the grass will always be greener on your side!     Three-fourths of playground injuries are attributed to falls, so choosing an appropriate surface is the most important playground decision that school officials will make. Three-fourths of playground injuries are attributed to falls, so choosing an appropriate surface is the most important playground decision that school officials will make.