How Your Artificial Turf Saved You Money for Black Friday

Artificial turf is a significant investment, but it’s an investment with a quick return. Before you know it, you’ll have plenty of extra cash for the holiday shopping season. Let’s see how the numbers add up.

Suppose the Brady Bunch wanted to install artificial grass in their front yard. Their lawn was looking dull, and some low maintenance greenery would enhance the space. With the high costs of water in Los Angeles County, it’s time they found a way to save some money.

After examining the previous year’s spendings on maintaining their natural lawn, Mike and Carol decided it was too much! Their 1,200 square foot natural lawn initially only cost them $2.50 per square foot, which is a total of $3,000. However, their annual maintenance was $684 for irrigation, an average of $180 for irrigation repairs, $204 for fertilizer and chemicals, and $1,200 for professional mowing and trimming. That’s an annual total of $2,268!

When the cost of maintenance is almost as much as the initial investment cost, it’s time to look at lawn alternatives! Mike and Carol get a quote for $9.00 per square foot for a 1,200 square feet installation, for a total of $10,800. The family is thrilled about their new synthetic lawn and spends every day playing on it. A year after their installation is complete, the family pays to have a professional power brush, which costs only $175. Without having to pay for any other maintenances, the Brady Bunch saves hundreds year after year!

The family saved so much money that they found new ways to spend the extra cash. After Thanksgiving dinner, the family decided to line up at the mall and spend their additional savings on Black Friday! Their Christmas presents have never been better.

These numbers aren’t just hypothetical for the Brady Bunch. It could be the same for you and your family! Get started on your artificial grass installation with a call to OC Turf and Putting Greens at (888) 526-2289.

Envirofill for Artificial Grass

When installing artificial grass into a home or business, the job completes with an infill product. Infill is a layer of sand or rubber used in between fibers of turf to add cushion and keep them upright. Different synthetic grass products may require different infill types, but Envirofill is widely used across America.

Envirofill is an acrylic coated sand with both anti-microbial and non-abrasive properties. It’s unique in a variety of ways including its green coloring, helping it to blend with the blades of the artificial grass. Using Envirofill inhibits bacteria growth and isn’t harmful to the turf, kids, or animals. Each bag is non-toxic, lead-free, and does not absorb pet odor so anyone can enjoy the artificial lawn worry free.

Because of its unique, rounded design, the infill avoids compacting together allowing for better drainage than other traditional infill products. Envirofill comes in two different sizes so you can use it for putting green installations, keeping the ball rolling as intended. The coating is built for durability, withstanding drastic temperature changes, harsh elements, and water cycles. It also remains 25% cooler than other rubber infill alternatives making it the perfect pairing in Southern California weather.

Without a doubt, we stand by our use of Envirofill and know you will love the positive effects it has on your artificial grass installation. If you’re looking to upgrade your natural lawn to the evergreen of synthetic grass, make sure to give OC Turf and Putting Greens a call at (888) 526-2289!

Playground Turf for All

It’s a beautiful, sunny day and your kids are having a playdate with some friends in the backyard. They’re all sitting together in a circle, and your daughter is walking around patting her friends’ heads. “Duck, duck, goose!” They run around the circle with friends chasing behind. Oh no! Your little girl tripped. Luckily, she gets up and proudly yells, “I’m okay!”

Safety First!

Safety is always a priority. Synthetic turf provides soft padding to protect children against impact and injuries. No matter how many times the kids trip over their own feet or jump off the swing set, they’ll be safe.

Clean and Hygienic

Artificial turf is made to last and drains quickly. It means no stray grass blades come up from the seams and there’s no mud from the rain! Synthetic grass is non-toxic, certified lead-free, allergen-free, and insect-free. When the kids come in for dinner, there’ll be no stains on their clothes, and they’ll stay clean! Maybe a little sweaty, but nothing more. It makes your life a little easier.

Artificial lawns always look flawless because the greenery never fades and requires very little maintenance. But those are just the added perks of artificial turf. The safety and cleanliness of it make parents happy and keeps the kids outside.

Other parents are astonished about all of the benefits of synthetic turf for their backyard and playground. It sounds too good to be true, but we’re here to prove that it’s perfect for any family. Give OC Turf and Putting Greens a call today for more information at (888) 526-2289.

Trick-Or-Treat Foot Traffic on Turf

If the most durable artificial turf can endure athletes running around and tackling each other, even the “weakest” synthetic lawn could handle a herd of Trick-or-Treaters for one night. According to the Synthetic Turf Council, we are in the third generation of artificial grass, and it’s the most durable, yet softest generation to date! Here’s how the third generation synthetic grass can be so strong!

The Backing

Synthetic grass blades are tufted into a polyurethane backing that keeps the fibers intact. The best backing can resist thousands of pounds of resistance per square inch. There are two layers to the backing: the primary backing, where the turf is looped through, and the coating, where the tuft bind is glued and locked in. Tuft bind refers to the force, measured in pounds, that is required to pull a tuft from the backing. Ideally, tuft bind can handle 10+ pounds or more of force to remove the monofilament from the backing.

The Synthetic Grass Blades

Each artificial grass blade is designed to handle large amounts of foot traffic, but some products are stronger than others. A product’s face weight is how one can determine how durable the product is. Face weight refers to the weight of fibers within the product, not including backing weight. Typically, the heavier it is, the stronger it is and usually means higher cost as well.

Additionally, different products and series of synthetic turf have different grass blade shapes, which vary in strength as well. Here at OC Turf and Putting Greens, our products feature one of three configurations. Our Marquee Series features a Diamond Delustered Fiber shape; it’s soft yet sturdy enough for a moderate level of foot traffic. The Omega Fiber is featured in our Pet Turf and Everglade Series; it’s soft, durable, and can endure light to heavy traffic, depending on the specific product in the series. Lastly, the Diamond Series features a 3D Curvy “W” fiber, made to withstand large amounts of pressure because it has multiple support points for added durability and a “memory” effect. It’s great for moderate to heavy traffic, depending on the specific product.

So have no fear this season! Synthetic grass can endure hundreds of feet stomping across the yard this Halloween (and for many Halloweens after). If you have any questions about your synthetic lawn’s durability or want to install artificial turf for your property, give us a call at (888) 526-2289.

National Dog Week & Pet Turf

In honor of National Dog Week, we’re highlighting why pet turf is the best landscape alternative for your dogs and other pets. We don’t discriminate against cats, rabbits, hamsters…we can all enjoy the turf!

Synthetic grass is the perfect, pet-safe lawn alternative to the patchy-brown and muddy lawn in your backyard. It prevents digging, muddy paws, lawn stains, and discoloration. We promise that your turf will look and feel just like natural grass as well as provide a soft surface for dogs to lay on.

Our Pet Turf is designed with all types and sizes of pets in mind. It is perfect for moderate to heavy traffic at a 1-inch pile height and can drain 28 inches of rain per hour per square yard. Each grass blade of this product are UV-stabilized preventing fading, flame-resistant, non-water-soluble, lead-free, and 100% non-toxic. Solid waste is easy to remove and rinse off.

Installed under the pet turf is typically our drain core, which helps maximize drainage of rain, pet urination, or other liquids. It’s ½ inches of flexible and durable polyethylene that can be laid over normal in-ground installations or even concrete or flooring. This is meant to save our clients money and allow our installers to finish the project quicker.

With pet turf installations comes the need for Zeolite Max, our all natural artificial turf deodorizer. This non-toxic, biodegradable, and organic infill can mix with other infill solutions to help eliminate urine odor as well as cool the synthetic grass fibers. It absorbs bacteria and neutralizes ammonia odors. It’s a one-time application on top of the installation in between the grass fibers.

Envirofill, also known as Durafill, is the latest and greatest infill product technology. It’s non-toxic, non-absorbent, and eco-friendly. Envirofill is Microban antimicrobial infused in order to prevent bacteria growth. This infill is dense and heavy, so it will stay in the turf blades rather than bouncing and moving around.

Our last pet turf product is turf fresh/pet fresh, a liquid solution that helps fight odors and keep your lawn fresh and clean! Like all of our products, it’s environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Pet fresh is a concentrated, organic spray that can be used as needed.

You only want the best for your fur babies. That’s why OC Turf and Putting Greens only offers the best quality pet turf and supplies for your beloved dogs. We have everything you could possibly need to make sure your pets have the best time outside while keeping your yard flawless. Give us a call today at (888) 526-2289 and let’s get started on your perfect pet turf installation!

Product Spotlight: Everglade Spring

Everglade Spring is one of our most popular residential synthetic grass products but is also great for commercial properties. The Everglade series is designed to look and feel like natural grass and will fit beautifully into any environment as a lawn alternative.

Made with the latest tuft bind technology, Everglade Spring is built to endure a moderate amount of traffic and each grass blade has protective UV inhibitors to prevent fading. It has a dual coloring of field green and lime green with a pile height of about 1.625 inches to make the product look more realistic and natural.

In any type of installation environment, Everglade Spring is guaranteed to be safe, fun, and durable for both kids and pets. It has a drainage rate of 28 inches of rain per hour per square yard and is not water soluble. Additionally, this product is heat and frost resistant and has no harmful environmental effects.

Like all our synthetic turf products, Everglade Spring is backed by a 15 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty from Synthetic Grass Warehouse. Think Everglade Spring is the best choice for your artificial turf installation? Give us a call today at (888) 526-2289 and let’s talk about how we can start your path to a perfect lawn!

Why Synthetic Grass is Perfect for Commercial Installations

Artificial grass has become the new norm in Orange County. Post drought, we are a little more water conscious which makes all of Southern California just a little more eco-friendly.

While our mindset might be centered around how we can save water at home, we rarely think about how the same solution is applicable in our businesses or commercial buildings. If you’re a property manager or a commercial property owner, artificial grass can be a way to save time, money, and just be that much more picturesque.

Synthetic grass makes your business look GOOD.

We live in an age of appearances and keeping up your landscape is vital for positive first impressions of your business. If you have a photo of your building on your website, but your lawn is brown and dead, it really doesn’t look fantastic. When your clients come in for meetings, you want them to think about how great your building looks and when the lawn is green, people will notice. If you’re leasing rooms in an apartment complex and the common area lawn is looking unattended, potential tenants are going to run for the hills. Knowing that you put the time and effort into a complex is going to keep people wanting to live there. 

This brings us to our next point – you can look like you put in the time and the effort without actually having to do so.

An artificial lawn looks green, plush, and beautiful with little to no maintenance. You don’t need a crew of guys out there every weekend mowing and fertilizing while burning a hole in your pocket. All you need is a good turf installation. Synthetic grass gives you the opportunity to advertise your business or complex as eco-friendly because you’re not giving off the gases from a lawn mower and you’re saving hundreds of gallons of water every week! You’re being earth conscious with an unbeatable artificial lawn and no one can write that off.

Lastly, you don’t need to worry because we have the perfect artificial grass products for the job.

Not all turf products are the same and when you’re looking to install for a business, you need to keep in mind that many people are probably going to walk on it. With the latest turf product technology, we have products that allow for high foot traffic without sacrificing the realism or feel. Some of our popular commercial turf products include our Diamond Seriesas well as our Everglade Series.

When it comes to your commercial property, you should put your best foot forward. Give us a call here at OC Turf and Putting Greens to see how artificial grass can be a good fit for your business.

Get to Know Our Popular Putting Greens

OC Turf and Putting Greens offers 6 products for your customized putting greens. Our four most popular products are Nylon Putt, AllPlay Poly Putt 2-Tone, True Putt, and Nylon Putt 2-Tone. All our synthetic grass products are non-toxic, versatile and can be used in any size of area. Today, we’d like to highlight our most popular putting greens.

Nylon Putt

Nylon Putt is great for heavy traffic landscaping and is designed to replicate real grass. It has a pile height of approximately 0.5 inches and features a beautiful, dark verde green color. It is extremely durable and each grass blade is UV stabilized to prevent fading.

AllPlay Poly Putt 2-Tone

Our second most popular putting greens product is AllPlay Poly Putt 2-Tone and is great for all purposes. With a pile height of 0.375 inches, it’s our shortest and most versatile product. Whether you want to have a portable all-purpose play mat or a more permanent installation, this pine green colored putting greens is the perfect choice!

True Putt

True Putt is our tallest putting greens product, with a pile height of about 1 inch. The slit film polypropylene grass blades allow your golf ball to react at PGA level and truly replicate professional golf courses. True Putt has a field green color and is a great lawn alternative in addition to a putting green.

Nylon Putt 2-Tone

Another product in the Nylon Putt series is Nylon Putt 2-Tone which is very similar to its counterpart. It’s also made to look and feel like real grass while enduring heavy traffic at a pile height of approximately 0.5 inches. However, this product features dual color tones of field green and lime green, making it the brighter option of the Nylon Putt series.

All our artificial grass products are backed with a prorated warranty to ensure your satisfaction. If you still have questions or looking to install, feel free to give OC Turf & Putting Greens a call at (888)526-2289 or visit our our products page.

The Beautification of Lawns with Turf

Grass is only beautiful when it’s green. But without the proper maintenance, natural grass can be patchy, brown, and ugly. The easy way out would be to lay down concrete or bricks, but that won’t be as natural-looking or inviting. There’s something so serene about having greenery, specifically grass. And that’s why having everlasting green artificial grass is the best option.

Most people already know the benefits of having synthetic grass include zero watering, mowing, or fertilizer. But the everlasting and luscious green aesthetics are sometimes overlooked. Not only does turf require little to no maintenance, it looks and feels just like natural grass. It’s impossible to take care of natural grass the same way as artificial turf–your lawn would become brown and patchy before you know it.

In addition to the low-maintenance and everlasting greenery, synthetic grass comes in a wide range of products that vary in lengths, thickness, and color. The best part? With the occasional rinse and groom, turf will always be the color and size that was originally installed.

Turf fibers will stand upright like real grass blades, giving it that full and luscious look of grass. There are many turf products for different types traffic, but even the low-traffic products will require a lot of activity to flatten the turf blades. Flattened turf blades can be easily fixed by raking or brushing the grass to fluff them back to their upright positions.

For years to come, your turf installation will be lusciously green and you will be just as happy as day one. At OC Turf and Putting Greens, we back up all of our products with a 15-year limited warranty provided by our manufacturer, Synthetic Grass Warehouse. Give us a call today and let’s talk about how we can make your lawn green and beautiful again.

3 Surprising Ways Turf Benefits Your Poolside Experience

In the state of California alone, there are over 1.18 million residential swimming pools, making it the state with the most pools in all of the United States. Can you believe it? Many residents have found that having a pool in their own backyard is a wonderful and luxurious investment, but some are even happier with the synthetic grass installation around it. Pool turf installation is the perfect choice for your backyard and here’s why:

1. Aesthetics – It Simply Looks Better

No matter how much artificial turf you decide to install, the pop of color from the never fading green will make your backyard and swimming area more inviting and beautiful than just concrete. The evergreen turf is unique and will be customized to your vision and property. It can be installed up to the pool’s edge, making the landscape seamless and look relaxing. The synthetic grass next to the water makes your backyard a naturalistic oasis.

2. Clean and Contamination-Free

The green-alternative to turf is natural grass, but there are a few problems that come with it apart from the lawn maintenance. As soon as you get out of the pool and step into real grass, the dirt beneath you will become mud. Your dirty feet will collect mud, stray grass blades, and other debris which then will be trekked across the yard, into your home, or back into the pool. Synthetic grass will drain the pool water so there won’t be any mud, and the built-to-last material will prevent stray grass blades from going anywhere.

3. Better Drainage, Less Puddles & Increased Safety

All of our residential turf products have a drainage rate of 28 inches of rain per hour per square yard, meaning our turf is more than capable of draining excess water that splash out of the pool or drip off while you’re drying. Natural grass will result in mud puddles and concrete will result in puddles of water; both of which can be very slick and slippery. No more fear of falling when people are walking a little too fast (or running) around the pool! Turf will be much cooler than concrete, literally. With TigerCool (which is in 2/3 of our residential turf products), you’ll be comfortably walking barefoot before and after your swim.

With these 3 amazing benefits, artificial turf is shaping out to be the prime choice to be next to your pool. Convinced you have the perfect solution for your poolside experience yet? Give us a call and we’d love to help you pick the perfect synthetic grass product and landscaping design for your backyard.