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Practical advice on choosing, installing and caring for synthetic turf, from drainage and pet care to putting greens and design ideas.
What you’ll find here
Our articles answer the questions homeowners and businesses ask before and after installing artificial grass. Start with the topic closest to your project, or browse every article below.
| Topic | What the articles cover | Start here | Related service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Installation | Preparing the ground, slopes and rough surfaces, joining turf, borders, and turf on pavers, stairs and balconies. | How to install an artificial grass lawn Installing on rough or uneven ground | Artificial grass |
| Choosing and replacing a lawn | Choosing turf for a backyard, realistic-looking turf, and replacing natural grass step by step. | Choosing artificial grass for a backyard Planning a lawn-to-turf conversion | Artificial grass |
| Drainage and rain | Why turf drains well, drainage systems and what to do after heavy rain. | How artificial grass drains Planning a drainage system | Turf maintenance |
| Care and cleaning | Routine care, weeds, odors, flattened turf and why to avoid harsh chemicals. | A simple maintenance routine Reviving flattened turf | Turf maintenance |
| Pets | Dog runs, chewing, pet activity and keeping pet areas clean. | Building a dog run Maintaining turf with pets | Pet turf |
| Kids and play | Playground turf, high-activity play areas and summer play. | Playground turf basics High-activity play areas | Playground turf |
| Golf | Choosing putting turf and making a home green more challenging. | Choosing putting green turf Creative putting green obstacles | Putting greens |
| Design ideas | Curves, flagstone, flowers, fencing, event spaces and commercial uses. | Artificial grass design ideas Curved lawn and garden designs | Turf applications |
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Artificial grass has become a popular choice for lawns, sports fields, and landscaping projects due to its low maintenance and year-round green appearance. However,…
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