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The True Costs of Watering Your Lawn
Since 2012, the price of residential water in the United States has increased at an average rate of 5.5% per year, outpacing inflation and the costs of goods such as gasoline and food. As a result, monthly bills for residential water use have risen by 43% on average over the past decade. To put this…
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How to Remove Infill With A Forklift
How to Remove with a TruckYou can easily remove infill by tying one end of a rope to the edge of your roll and the other to a car or truck. Drive slowly forward until your turf is unrolled and the infill falls out, and then shake out the remaining infill. How to Remove Infill…
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Types of Repurposed Turf
Extracted TurfLike most repurposed turf, extracted turf is sourced from local sports fields. Unlike infilled turf, extracted turf has had the infill professionally removed for a lighter, easier to install product. Without infill turf is only about half a pound per square foot, making it easier to work with. However, infill is absolutely necessary to…
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Infill vs Extracted Turf
When buying repurposed turf you have two options; infill or extracted. There are benefits to each, and which one is best for you is going to depend on your specific project needs. Considerations include budget, transportation, and logistics. Artificial-Grass-Recyclers-Installation-Photos-33 (1) What is Repurposed Turf?Repurposed turf is typically used sports turf that’s been put to new…
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Synthetic Grass is Bad For the Environment
In this day and age, when climate change is a very significant and tangible concern, there are many different perspectives on the environmental impact of synthetic grass installation. We encourage you to do your own research, however, there are certain clear benefits and areas for future investigation that we can point out. To begin with, artificial grass…
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It Does Not Require Maintenance
Artificial grass does not require as much upkeep as genuine grass, but that does not imply it is without maintenance. To keep it in good shape, you still need to do some sweeping and brushing. This regular maintenance will not only increase the life of the grass but will also keep it healthy, fresh, and…
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Not Safe for Pets
While some people believe artificial grass is not suitable for pets, it is actually not the case. In fact, it is safer than natural grass. To understand this better, here are some points to consider. Durability: Artificial grass lasts significantly longer than real grass. If your pets like rough play, they will most likely create…
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Artificial Grass is Expensive
One common misconception about synthetic yards is that it is prohibitively costly. However, an artificial lawn may be extremely cost-effective in the long run, even costing less than natural grass. When you factor in the cost of lawnmowers, grass feed, fertilizers, pesticides, hoses, water usage, strimmers, and re-turfing required to keep a real lawn looking good, artificial…
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ARTIFICIAL GRASS MYTHS DEBUNKED
There are a few misunderstandings about artificial grass that just aren’t true – from being too expensive to appearing false to being terrible for the environment – and these myths may be preventing you from choosing synthetic turf in your residential apartment or commercial property. In this article, we address some of the most frequent…
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OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
Many other factors can cause unpleasant odors; these are normally caused by mistakes made during the installation process. Be sure the proper infill has been installed for any areas shared with pets. Using infills like rubber, silica sand, or cork, may hold or promote odors. The correct infill will not only prevent the smell of…
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