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Get the latest information regarding SYNLawn, the artificial turf industry, landscaping trends and tips using synthetic grass.

Proper Staking Techniques

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We like to share installation techniques from time to time. This time around, we'll share some suggestions regarding proper staking techniques. The recommended stakes for installation are 5.5" galvanized roofing nails. They should be galvanized to prevent rust. The head of the nail is approximately 1/4" in diameter.

Rubber Playgrounds

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A new feature is being added to a lot of playgrounds - the rubber floor. If you've ever stepped on a rubber floor, you'd know it. It's like having a second bouncy sole attached to the sole of your shoe. While the rubber-floored playground is an upgrade to wood chips, dirt, concrete and asphalt, there's still no comparison to a play area with a lush lawn. And one that is not only lush, but one that is also maintenance-free and looks beautiful all year long. SYNLawn makes it a reality.

Just Doin' It

You’ve heard of a little company called Nike, right? How about a golfer named Tiger Woods? When these top tier, high quality entities united recently to film a commercial, we’re pleased to have been invited to the party. We spoke to the production company that shot the commercial and asked what made them choose SYNLawn for the artificial grass. It was a trip to the SYNLawn store that sealed the deal.

The Acceptable Fake Diamond

What do a cubic zirconia and SYNLawn artificial turf have in common? They both make fake diamonds ... at least at California’s Westchester Lutheran School ... and ours looks much better. You have probably figured out by now that we installed synthetic grass on the baseball diamond at the California school.

Infill versus Non-infill

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"Infill or non-infill, which one is better?" The answer primarily depends on the application. Are you installing in a heavy traffic area? Are you primarily interested in a "natural match"? Are you using artificial turf over hills or slopes? Once you learn the advantages and disadvantages to each, you will be better able to answer that question yourself.

Keeping it Clean

Aside from habitually looking good, SYNLawn’s synthetic grass is virtually maintenance free. We say ‘virtually’ because when you spill something on artificial turf, it doesn’t clean itself. [In our defense, a self-cleaning oven isn’t really self-cleaning.] When the need to clean your artificial grass emerges, here are a few pointers on the best ways to preserve your turf.

Welcome to SYNLawn Architect Tools and Info

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SYNLawn invites all landscape architects, designers and contractors to our newest tool for industry specialists: the SYNLawn Architect Tools and Info site. Located at www.synlawn.com/architect, we are building the resource that will make product information easier to access and offer tools that will assist you in designing landscapes featuring SYNLawn's artificial turf products.

SYNLawn for City Medians

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Discussions of beautification projects in cities and towns around the world are commonplace. Municipalities try to figure out the best ways to make their corners of the globe visually appealing. The other vital component consistently considered by bureaucrats is cost. The City of Los Angeles' Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services has seen the potential of utilizing SYNLawn's artificial grass on their medians. They understand that once the turf is installed, the expense of maintenance is immediately reduced and the visual appeal is stunning.

Keeping it Clean

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Aside from habitually looking good, SYNLawn's synthetic grass is virtually maintenance free. We say 'virtually' because when you spill something on artificial turf, it doesn't clean itself. (In our defense, a self-cleaning oven isn't really self-cleaning.) When the need to clean your artificial grass emerges, here are a few pointers on the best ways to preserve your turf.

Common Questions Answered

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We get a lot of questions in the comments section about applying SYNLawn's artificial grass on decks, terraces and rooftops. When the questions arise, the inquiries range from concerns about pet interaction on the new surface, to the weight of the turf when it becomes wet. Continue reading to learn the answers to these questions...

SYNLawn in the Community

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The SYNLawn Turf Showroom and Design Center in Beaverton, Oregon is a feast for the eyes. In designing the center, the look had to accommodate SYNLawn synthetic turf's various designs, while utilizing a couple of the numerous application possibilities. The care that went into designing the Beaverton store is the result of creating cooperative interaction with area businesses. Why else build a store with a comfortable conference room for landscapers and architects to meet with their clients?

Tree Installation Techniques

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On the front page of SYNLawn.com, there is a tab titled Installation Videos that illustrate some of the various steps suggested in the preparation, installation and maintenance of SYNLawn turf. Due to the numerous application possibilities SYNLawn offers, we simply don't have time to list every possible SYNario. This would require elves and magic that we cannot conjure. From time to time, however, we‘ll share some of the tips and techniques collected by our installers in the field. This issue we'll be sharing some notes for the installation of synthetic grass around trees. First you want to make sure the irrigation lines are properly installed prior to installing base material. Mark the locations of the lines in order to avoid nailing through them.