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Have you wondered what it would be like to have your own natural green? Here's what you can expect: Daily maintenance; a special and costly mower and daily mowing; constantly being on the look-out for grass diseases and pests; and even having to purchase chemicals to treat your green. Don't forget the fertilizer.
Now imagine having your own golf green without the maintenance. No watering every day. No mowing and costly equipment. No spraying and fertilizing! You don't have to just imagine it. You can have it. YourTurf's putting greens are the most realistic putting greens and we have the expertise to create the same stemp meter reading as on real grass greens. YourTurf's quality, workmanship and experience are unmatched in the industry as well as being competitively priced. YourTurf has the strongest warranty in the market in terms of duration, UV protection, protection against dogs, fading, etc.
YourTurf is the industry leader for professional residential synthetic turf putting greens. Having installed over 2,500, YourTurf has the experience and track record to design and install a putting green that is right for you. With an in-house design team we can custom design a putting green with or without fringe or provide you with a replica of your favorite PGA Tour putting green designed after a specific hole on a golf course. YourTurf designs and installs residential and commercial synthetic turf grass and putting green application; nylon or sand filled, outdoor and indoor putting greens, short game facilities, indoor practice facilities, driving ranges, driving range tee lines and target greens.
YourTurf is fully licensed, bonded, insured and is a full California C-27 Landscape Contractor with a D-12 Synthetic Grass designation. YourTurf also boasts a "AAA" rating with the Better Business Bureau. Let YourTurf design an artificial grass putting green for you and your family today. This would be a great gift to give your loved ones for Birthdays and Father's Day. Don't forget to ask about the Metropolitan Water Districts water rebated available to you for installing an artificial grass or synthetic turf putting green in your yard. Also, 12 months of no interest and no payments financing is available.
A YourTurf putting green provides the relaxation of sinking putts and unwinding after a long day in the office, the pleasure of practicing your putting in your own backyard, and the achievement of improving and then surprising your friends and colleagues. So pick up the phone and call YourTurf at 1(800) 613-TURF (8873) for your free consultation and putting green design today or you can fill out the form below and a YourTurf customer care specialist will be in contact with you soon. Thank you for visiting our website.
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Is a Backyard Putting Green Considered Landscaping?
By Joan Clark
HowStuffWorks
There's nothing more depressing than a neglected tennis court in someone's yard. The net is half hung and the asphalt is cracked and filled with sprouting weeds. It's unpleasant, but an unused island or flower bed with scrub tree saplings sprouting haphazardly from leaf-encrusted earth isn't much better. Put these two ideas together, though, and zing! you've got yourself a good idea: a backyard putting green.
In the mid-1990s, the concept of adding a putting green in one's backyard took root around the United States. It's not just for golf maniacs: Backyard putting greens are a less expensive alternative to installing a basketball or tennis court, and, when installed correctly, can add manicured beauty to a residential landscape.
While landscaping with ornamental trees, perennial plants and shrubs is done specifically for the sake of aesthetics, putting greens can also be practical. They provide recreation as well as visual appeal. So can a backyard putting green be considered landscaping? If not, someone should probably alert landscaping companies across the U.S. that have been supplementing their incomes during off-season months and droughts by installing putting greens since the 1990s.
What's more, natural grass putting greens are so labor-intensive that some companies won't install them if they doubt the owners have the time or resources to maintain them. These companies also offer landscaping and water feature installation to soften and accent the putting green.
To cut down on putting green maintenance for people who want one without the hassle, landscape companies now offer them with artificial turf. The decision between natural and artificial is an important one, but far from the only one you'll need to make before you invest in a putting green for your backyard. Read on to find out what other decisions you might face.
Backyard Putting Greens
There's great debate over whether putting greens should be created from natural grass or synthetic turf. Both have their benefits and drawbacks.
For starters, natural grass is what golf courses use. Golf courses also employ professional greens keepers, and you'll be hard pressed to find a landscape company that will throw one of those in without significantly increasing the price of your putting green. It's a full-time job to tend to a golf course and putting greens consistently require the most attention. This is true for commercial and backyard greens alike.
The suggested height for a natural grass putting green is one-quarter inch, which you're not going to get with your regular lawn mower. You'll need a specially-designed mower (an added up-front cost) for Bermuda or bent grass - the two types of grass recommended for use in putting greens. To maintain the grass at that height, you'll need to mow it from 3 to 7 times a week, depending on the season. You'll also need to learn about proper watering, fertilizing and other maintenance aspects.
Natural grass isn't an all-around loser when it comes to putting greens. In fact, avid golfers swear by it. Since natural grass is used on commercial courses, practicing at home on synthetic turf would likely handicap a serious golfer. Natural grass is also cheaper to install. Over the course of several years, though, maintenance can make a natural green as costly as a synthetic one.
There are also maintenance considerations with synthetic greens. With most synthetic turfs, top dressings of sand are required as part of routing upkeep. Synthetic blades of grass tend to droop, so sand must be swept into crevices for support. Sand provides a different surface than surface root systems of natural grass; balls putted along a sandy surface tend to roll faster. Some new synthetic turfs are designed to stand up alone - some even feature bent individual blades to further simulate a natural green. However, these types will significantly increase the cost of your putting green.
There are other costs to consider as well. Specifically, you must decide if you plan to install your putting green yourself or if you should spring for a professional to install it for you. Landscape trade magazines estimate the average landscape company sees a profit margin of 50 to 60 percent, so you can expect to pay double when hiring a professional. That said, you're also paying for peace of mind, installing a putting green is tricky. The grade and contour must be precise to allow rain to run off properly, while the foundation beneath - usually sand, dirt or powdered gravel, depending on the type of turf, can't have any divots or holes. HGTV rated the installation of a backyard putting green a 3 on a scale of 1 to 5 (with five being the hardest), and estimated it would take several weekends for the average homeowner to complete.
If you choose to hire a professional company to install your putting green be an informed customer. Landscapers have to learn how to install a putting green somewhere; like putting itself, practice makes perfect. Just be sure your landscaper isn't practicing on your yard - and charging you for a perfect green. Ask for references from previous jobs, and don't be afraid to contact past customers. Who knows? You may end up with a new golfing buddy.
The above article illustrates how practical a synthetic backyard putting green can be in terms of maintenance, water savings, etc. while at the same time providing another recreation activity for you and your family. YourTurf Synthetic Grass and Putting Greens has installed hundreds and hundreds of putting greens throughout southern California. Along with numerous residential showcases, YourTurf is prominently displayed year-round at the Orange County Market Place where YourTurf has installed its Professional Series synthetic putting green with fringe and additional artificial lawn around two 5 Star model homes permanently installed within the area of the weekly swap meet at the fair grounds. Come on over and check out the putting green and try your game on a YourTurf putting green.
If you would like more information or would like to free design consulation at your home or business, please call 1(800) 613-TURF (8873) or fill out the form below and a YourTurf representive will contact you soon.
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YourTurf has been selling, installing, and servicing synthetic grass and putting greens throughout Los Angeles County for over five years. YourTurf's state of the art turf and putting green products are seen at Home and Garden Shows throughout Southern California and have proven to be the market choice for homeowners, pet owners, pet facilities, schools, businesses, and golfers. We back our superior designs and installed lines of grass with the most durable warranty in the industry. Numerous consumers have experienced the benefits that a YourTurf lawn has to offer and so should you!
YourTurf has been designed to solve all of your troubled lawn areas. You can replace your existing grass or create a new grass area or create a new grass area, even over concrete, with a synthetic turf that looks real, drains better than real grass or sod, and has a long life expectancy without the maintenance hassles of natural grass or sod. Also, be sure to check out YourTurf's "AAA" Better Business Bureau rating-- demonstrating customer satisfaction with YourTurf through the years.
YourTurf has a team of design consultants available to provide you with a free consultation at your home or business. If you would like to schedule this free appointment or would like further information about YourTurf's exciting line of products, please call 1(800)613-TURF (8873) or fill out the form below and a YourTurf representative will be happy to assist you.
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YourTurf has been installing and servicing synthetic grass and putting greens throughout Los Angeles County for over five years. YourTurf's top of the line turf and putting greens products are showcased at Home and Garden shows across Southern California and have proven to be the market choice for everyone from homeowners to pet owners and pet facilities to business owners, schools, and golfers. We back our superior designs and installed lines of grass with the most durable warranty in the industry.
Numerous consumers have experienced the truly life-altering effects that a YourTurf synthetic lawn or putting green has to offer. And so should you! YourTurf has been designed to solve all of your troubled areas and either replace your existing grass or create a new grass area (e.g. over concrete) with synthetic turf that looks incredibly real, drains better than real grass or sod, and had a long life expectancy without the maintenance hassles and expenses of real grass. Be sure to check out YourTurf's "AAA" Better Business Bureau rating-- demonstrating customer satisfaction with YourTurf throughout the years.
YourTurf has a team of design consultants available to provide you with a free consultation at your home or business. If you would like to schedule this free appointment or would like further information about YourTurf's exciting line of products, please call 1(800) 613-TURF (8873) or fill out the form below and a YourTurf representative will be happy to assist you. Thank you for visiting our website.
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Numerous consumers have experienced the truly life-altering effects that a YourTurf synthetic lawn or putting green creates. And so should you! YourTurf has been designed to solve all of your troubled areas. You can either replace your existing grass or create a new grass area (e.g. over concrete) with a synthetic turf that looks real, drains better than real grass or sod, and has a long life expectancy without the maintenance hassles and expenses of real grass.
YourTurf has been selling, installing, and servicing synthetic grass and putting greens throughout Los Angeles County for over five years. YourTurf's top of the line turf and putting green products may be seen at Home and Garden shows throughout Southern California and have proven to be the market choice for homeowners, pet owners and pet facilities, business owners, schools, and golfers. We back our superior designs and installed lines of grass with the most durable warranty in the industry. Be sure to check out YourTurf's "AAA" Better Business Bureau rating-- demonstrating customer satisfaction with YourTurf throughout the years.
YourTurf has a team of design consultants available to provide you with a free consultation at your home or business. If you would like to schedule this free appointment or would like further information about YourTurf's exciting line of products, please call 1(800) 613-TURF (8873) or fill out the form below and a YourTurf representative will be happy to assist you. Thank you for visiting our website.
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Have you wondered what it would be like to have your own natural green? Here's what you can expect: Daily maintenance; a special and costly mower and daily mowing; constantly being on the look-out for grass diseases and pests; and even having to purchase chemicals to treat your green. Don't forget the fertilizer.
Now imagine having your own golf green without the maintenance. No watering every day. No mowing and costly equipment. No spraying and fertilizing! You don't have to just imagine it. You can have it. YourTurf's putting greens are the most realistic putting greens and we have the expertise to create the same stemp meter reading as on real grass greens. YourTurf's quality, workmanship and experience are unmatched in the industry as well as being competitively priced. YourTurf has the strongest warranty in the market in terms of duration, UV protection, protection against dogs, fading, etc.
YourTurf is the industry leader for professional residential synthetic turf putting greens. Having installed over 2,500, YourTurf has the experience and track record to design and install a putting green that is right for you. With an in-house design team we can custom design a putting green with or without fringe or provide you with a replica of your favorite PGA Tour putting green designed after a specific hole on a golf course. YourTurf designs and installs residential and commercial synthetic turf grass and putting green application; nylon or sand filled, outdoor and indoor putting greens, short game facilities, indoor practice facilities, driving ranges, driving range tee lines and target greens.
YourTurf is fully licensed, bonded, insured and is a full California C-27 Landscape Contractor with a D-12 Synthetic Grass designation. YourTurf also boasts a "AAA" rating with the Better Business Bureau. Let YourTurf design an artificial grass putting green for you and your family today. This would be a great gift to give your loved ones for Birthdays and Father's Day. Don't forget to ask about the Metropolitan Water Districts water rebated available to you for installing an artificial grass or synthetic turf putting green in your yard. Also, 12 months of no interest and no payments financing is available.
A YourTurf putting green provides the relaxation of sinking putts and unwinding after a long day in the office, the pleasure of practicing your putting in your own backyard, and the achievement of improving and then surprising your friends and colleagues. So pick up the phone and call YourTurf at 1(800) 613-TURF (8873) for your free consultation and putting green design today or you can fill out the form below and a YourTurf customer care specialist will be in contact with you soon. Thank you for visiting our website.
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