November 2024 - Artificial Turf by Fenix

An artificial turf putting green is a fun way to elevate your curb appeal and lifestyle. Thanks to the low-maintenance benefits of synthetic grass, this is easier than ever before! Synthetic turf from a professional artificial grass installer can give your home the luxury appeal you’ve always wanted while eliminating traditional maintenance obligations.

As a leading synthetic grass installer, Artificial Turf by Fenix is an expert in designing beautiful courses that cater to your interests and playing style. Regardless of your lawn size, we can create a vibrant golf course with everything you need to challenge your short game, including curves and sandtraps. This article explores our top tips for seamlessly integrating a backyard putting green into your natural environment to enhance the beauty of your property.

1. Decorate with Flower Beds

While the lavish green hues of synthetic turf products are beautiful, they really come to life when paired with the varied colors of a flower bed. Add floral charm to your backyard putting green with a flower bed added on either side of your course. Choose flowers native to your area to minimize maintenance challenges.

Flowers will give your course a more lush, natural appearance, blending seamlessly with the rest of your environment. Thanks to innovative features like weed barriers added during installation, artificial grass will protect your flower beds from invasive plants, preserving the visual qualities of your landscape.

2. Create Natural Stone Borders

Add natural stone around your backyard putting green — or place individual boulders on the course itself — to add rustic charm to your course’s vivid coloring. This border complements your course, elegantly dividing it from the rest of your landscape.

You can use sandstone, river rock, or flagstone — or fill a basin with polished stones to contrast the sleek, green turf fibers. You can also pair flat stones with hardscape paving to function as a walkway between your home and the golf course.

3. Add Trees

Trees offer multiple benefits to your artificial grass putting green. While they add a strong visual element, adding height to your course design, they also increase comfort. By adding shade, they protect you from the heat and your synthetic turf from harsh UV rays. Weave your custom putting green through a grove of trees to create a cozy and picturesque course!

If you’re going to add trees or have trees in your yard already, it’s best to trust an expert synthetic grass installer who can ensure ample space between tree roots and your custom putting green. This care prevents uneven surfaces and disrupted gameplay.

4. Implement Curves and Corners

There’s nothing wrong with a straightforward, rectangular putting green. In fact, these are brilliant for young children and beginners. However, if you want to elevate your gameplay while creating a more visually exciting course, add curves and corners throughout it. Artificial grass products can easily be installed to mimic the natural curves of your environment.

This organic design elevates gameplay by forcing you to make more strategic decisions to reach the hole in as few putts as possible. The more extreme the curves, the more challenging your gameplay will be.

5. Use Plants and Bushes

Similar to the effect created by trees, plants, and bushes create a more dynamic appearance for your backyard putting green. They add texture and color and can function as a lush border that integrates your backyard putting green seamlessly into the rest of the natural environment.

Use full yard planting to create a visually exciting setting for your custom putting green. Position similar plants on either side for a symmetrical appearance, or use different plants to indicate the various challenge levels if you have the space for multiple courses. Use taller plants to mark the start and end of your backyard putting green.

6. Implement Luxury Water Features

Golf is a peaceful game that emphasizes patience and focus. What better way to emphasize the tranquility of this classic game than by adding a luxurious water feature? Imagine lining up your putt to the harmonious trickling sounds of a miniature waterfall or artificial creek. You can also add a larger fountain to impress friends and family.

Bring Your Favorite Game Home

You don’t have to drive to the country club to enjoy your favorite game! Instead, trust Artificial Turf by Fenix to create your dream putting green right in your backyard. We use premium synthetic grass products designed to withstand heavy foot traffic and UV exposure, delivering years of evergreen satisfaction and enjoyable gameplay. Our licensed professionals will discuss your interests and tailor the synthetic grass installation to your needs. Call us today at 877-673-8873 or contact us online to schedule an appointment.

It’s Unsafe for Pets

Far from being unsafe, artificial pet turf is safer than natural grass. It’s manufactured with non-toxic, lead-free, and eco-friendly materials that protect your pup and the environment. Synthetic turf products are hypoallergenic and won’t produce grass burrs, which can get stuck in your dog’s fur, causing pain and irritation.

Since pet-friendly turf is synthetic, it also doesn’t require harsh lawn chemicals or fertilizers to stay pristine. This protects your pup from accidentally ingesting these harmful chemicals and needing an emergency trip to the vet. As an added benefit, you’ll save money on these lawn materials, which you can reinvest in your favorite furry friend!

It Doesn’t Drain Well

Not only does artificial grass drain well, but it provides much more efficient and effective drainage than natural grass or any other lawn alternatives. Our artificial turf products drain at a rate of more than 30 inches per hour per square yard, with our pet turf products draining as much as 400 inches. You won’t have to worry about urine puddles, muddy areas, or waterlogging due to heavy rains, all thanks to the impressive drainage available from pet turf!

During synthetic turf installation, your installers will add efficient drainage grids underneath the turf product to ensure fluids can seamlessly flow through your lawn without pooling. They will also add a slight grade to the foundation to ensure fluids drain away from your property more efficiently.

It’s Too Difficult to Clean

Pet turf is significantly easier to clean than natural grass and other lawn alternatives. Partly due to the efficient drainage system and partly due to the lack of loose soil, rocks, dead grass, and grass burrs, your lawn will remain consistently clean. All you have to do is pick up solid pet waste and rinse it down occasionally to flush away pet messes and dust.

An expert synthetic grass installer can add antimicrobial infill to remove lingering bacteria, fostering a safe and healthy lawn for the whole family. You won’t have to deal with mud, either! Thanks to those drainage systems, rainwater won’t turn your landscape into a muddy swamp, which could then get tracked into your home by your pups.

Dogs Can Dig and Ruin It

This belief is rooted in old associations with synthetic grass, which started in the early days of this lawn alternative. However, pet turf has come a long way in the past two decades, and top manufacturers have found ways to fortify artificial grass against anything your lifestyle can throw at it — dogs and all!

Pet turf products feature sturdy backings and triple-reinforced fibers that can withstand thousands of pounds of pull force, preventing dogs from digging into your lawn. Add a sandbox to give persistent diggers a safe place to indulge their habits. You won’t have to choose between a pristine lawn and your furry friends thanks to artificial grass products; you can have the best of both worlds!

It Doesn’t Look and Feel Natural

While this may have been true many years ago, artificial grass products have come a long way. Thanks to advanced materials, innovative technology, and evolved manufacturing processes, residential turf perfectly mimics the look and feel of natural grass without looking plastic-y.

The trick is to invest in high-quality synthetic turf and professional installation. These industry-leading products feature flexible fibers, unique blade shapes woven into sturdy backings, and a thatch layer that creates the most lifelike look possible. Your dogs won’t be able to tell the difference!

Treat Your Dogs to the Joys of Pet Turf

Artificial Turf by Fenix has the products and expertise to give your dogs a comfortable and safe haven where they can play, lounge, and enjoy the sun! Our licensed experts can efficiently install premium pet turf with the latest tools and a diligent process that guarantees lasting satisfaction. We’ll give your dog a landscape they can love that won’t cost you a fortune to maintain. Call us today at 877-673-8873 or contact us online for a free quote.

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