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How to Install Artificial Grass? First Part - Base Preparation

The base preparation is the most important part in synthetic turf installation. Grass is as good as it is foundation. Learn with Dave Maronic and our amazing Ron's crew how much fun it can be to install artificial turf, especially when it's being installed in the most beautiful place in Northern California, Lake of the Pines. ...

May 21, 2014 | Artificial Grass, Artificial Grass, Artificial Turf, Artificial Turf, Water Conservation, Water Conservation, Artificial Grass Installation, Artificial Grass Installation

Global Syn-Turf Grand Opening in Southern California

We are pleased to announce the Grand Opening of our new location in Commerce, California.

As a manufacturer of the artificial grass in United States, we strive to bring our products closer to our customers. There is no secret in the industry that AllGreen Grass, Inc. has the largest inventory in the country. Demand for high quality synthetic solutions for playing surfaces and landscapes has grown in many states in the last five years, but with a catastrophic drought that hit Californians again in 2008 and intensified in 2012, people start to realize the necessity of adapting and exploring new technologies that can help to conserve water.

While governor Jerry Brown is signing a 687 million-dollar drought-relief package to provide farm workers who have lost employment with needed housing, food and assistance, as consumers we have no time to hope for a better future. Instead, we need to become more conscious about realities of our environment.

Synthetic turf is not like an old-fashioned way to conserve water as, for example, rainwater collection, but according to statistics, between four to eight billion gallons of water were conserved in 2010 through the use of artificial grass.

Long and hot summer awaits Southern California this year. For many companies and home owners it is time to consider new ways to adapt resilient water management for long-term relief for a drought.

Visit us in our new location in Commerce, California. We have synthetic turf for any possible use you can imagine, commercial and residential, from sport and playground solutions to professional putting greens. ...

March 13, 2014 | Artificial Grass, Artificial Grass, Artificial Turf, Artificial Turf, Fake Grass, Fake Grass, Synthetic Turf, Synthetic Turf, Water Conservation, Water Conservation, Drought Tolerant Plants, Drought Tolerant Plants, California Water, California Water, Putting Greens, Putting Greens, Playground, Playground

Artificial Grass in Cold Weather Conditions

There has never been a more important time in history for environmental concern! The scale of damage to our environment from human-generated activities is at an all time high - So high, in fact, that it could be too late to rectify some issues. Now more than ever before people are aware of the shortage of water and the damage caused by carbon dioxide emissions and pollution. They see the effects of climate change in their everyday lives. We have a primary responsibility to seek, find and implement courses of action in an attempt to halt the downward spiral of environmental damage and climate change. The best place to start is at home! Look at your garden and think about what you are perhaps already doing to harm the environment.

The environmental drawbacks of genuine lawns are easy enough to tally. Lawns are thirsty, of course! The average American lawn gulps down 21,600 gallons of water per year. Lawns planted atop sandy soil can be particularly wasteful since they drain more quickly. Water usage problems are particularly acute when a homeowner insists on laying sod that is ill-suited to the local climate.

Another knock against real grass is that it's frequently drizzled with fertilizer, most of which is synthetic. American homeowners use about 3 million metric tons of synthetic lawn fertilizer per year. The fossil fuel equivalent of a barrel of oil goes into manufacturing 560 pounds of such fertilizer, so our collective lawn habit costs us more than 11.8 million barrels of oil annually. We also use 70 million pounds of pesticides and herbicides on our lawns every year. Clippings that are improperly disposed of can end up polluting major waterways.

Gas-powered mowers, meanwhile, are hazardous to more than just eardrums. A 2001 study by Sweden's Stockholm University found that an hour's worth of mowing resulted in the same amount of smog-forming emissions as driving a car 93 miles. Mower manufacturers contend that their newer models have become cleaner, yet they still resist calls to add catalytic converters to their products; according to the Swedes, doing so would reduce mower emissions by 80 percent. ...

January 13, 2014 |

Artificial Grass During the Fall Season

Artificial grass is beneficial in so many ways, including the fact that it is adaptable to any season, including fall. The fall season is the main transitional season between winter and summer. The changing of conditions and temperature is very apparent during fall. Fall imagery usually consists of rustic colors, leaves falling, and browning of trees and grass. However, the browning of the grass is now a thing of the past with artificial grass. No matter what weather conditions are, synthetic grass remains green and healthy looking, even when everything around it starts to wilt or turn brown.
In cooler conditions, artificial grass does not freeze up or die off like regular grass. In such cold environments, regular grass typically needs more fertilizer in the fall and winter seasons due to the fact that microbial activity drops off as the soil temperatures increase. Thus, the soil is less aerated, making it harder for oxygen to penetrate the soil for added growth. Synthetic grass natural and life-like appearance makes it suitable for lawns that would otherwise start to brown or unpleasant in appearance. Aside from gathering falling leaves, much of the maintenance needed by regular grass in the fall is not needed by artificial turf. Gathering leaves and other debris helps to keep synthetic turf clean, maintained, and looking its best. With spring showers gone and colder, drier months ahead, the autumn season usually requires moderate lawn watering for regular lawns, while artificial turf does not need any lawn watering at all.Should the occasional fall shower take place, modern artificial grass is equipped with vertical drainage systems that are highly perforated, allowing water to drain itself and permeate easily and effectively through the surface of the turf. Since artificial grass needs no fertilization or weeding, it becomes independent of heavy gardening effort or extra time needed for upkeep. With its naturally green tint and realistic texture, it makes it very hard for people to distinguish artificial grass from real grass. However, it is the benefits of artificial grass that set them apart, especially in the fall season. The minimal upkeep allows homeowners to stay warm inside, without having to battle the elements and cold conditions for energy consuming maintenance. Homeowners can rest assured that during the fall season, their lawn will not look dry, dead, or barren. Pets and children can still enjoy and play on a lush lawn even in the autumn season.

The transition between summer and winter in which most households are getting ready for the holidays can be hectic. Having a synthetic turf lawn can help to cut down on overall house maintenance, allowing you to focus on more important things. By saving on water and maintenance costs, households and families can save more during fall and save more funds for the upcoming holidays. Synthetic grass is ideal for the fall because of its properties that allow it to withstand weather condition fluctuations. While certain crops harvest and trees and grass turn brown, your lawn can remain as green and healthy as the springtime, while keeping maintenance to a minimum.

AllGreen Grass is a manufacturer and distributor of synthetic grass located in California with distributors nationwide (Arizona, Florida, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Nevada, New Jersey, etc.) ...