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SYNLawn and the artificial grass industry

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

UV, Warranties & A Suggestion

Todd F. had a couple questions about our superior synthetic turf. We were going to email him as we occasionally do, but we concluded that sharing is caring, so here’s the answers (and some other shared advice) that may help you - our customers and friends. Here are Todd’s questions:

Get Creative with Endless Possibility

We like to impress upon you the importance of stretching your imagination and expanding your existing thoughts of ways to see natural grass when it comes to using SYNLawn’s synthetic turf for your specific design. Do you have a child that loves the outdoors? Take the idea of decorating a sports loving child’s room to look like a playing field (as done with SYNLawn turf on ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition), and apply that concept for your nature lover. SYNLawn’s artificial grass on the floor and pitch a tent for the illusion of a long-term camping trip.

Red Rock Has Green Grass

The Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas understands that their guests expect and require an elevated level of quality. For this reason, they used SYNLawn synthetic grass in their detailed construction. To understand the level of quality at the Red Rock, observe a partial list of additional elements at their property:

Red Rock Has Green Grass

The Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas understands that their guests expect and require an elevated level of quality. For this reason, they used SYNLawn synthetic grass in their detailed construction. To understand the level of quality at the Red Rock, observe a partial list of additional elements at their property:

Great Green Under the Golden Arches

Fast food restaurants are everywhere. Franchise owners look for the best locations to provide convenient refreshments for the masses. A growing trend among franchise owners is taking the care to ensure their restaurants have interesting architecture and unique visual appeal.

SYNRye Installation: One Year Later

We spoke to Bob A. in Littleton, Colorado and we figured we’d pass along some of his thoughts (the thoughts of another satisfied SYNLawn customer) with you. Bob had a little over 1,200 square feet of SYNRye installed in his backyard a year ago and we spoke about how he feels about his SYNLawn artificial grass’ performance, and his experiences with the turf, months later.

Middle of the Road

Allow us to make one thing clear right up front: SYNLawn’s artificial grass is perfectly applied in the middle of the road and horribly described as such. 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.

SYNLawn in the Sunset

Sunset Magazine is an institution in American publication history. Established in 1898, the magazine’s intent was to offer a better version of the west coast experience and “chronicle the world of the West over which the dawn of future commercial and industrial importance is just beginning.” Fast forward over a century, and Sunset Magazine is a little different than when introduced in 1898. Today’s Sunset features articles on indoor/outdoor living, cooking with regional ingredients, low water/low maintenance gardening, and Western-style home decor.

Still Looking for Answers?

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... Q: Is it safe to put SYNLawn on a deck for use with my dog? A: If you would like to cover your deck with synthetic grass so your dog can have a place to roam close to the house, have no worries - SYNLawn is safe for your pets. Among the advantages of SYNLawn synthetic grass, with regard to your pets: easy waste cleanup, no bacteria, not a flea & tick friendly environment, no mud mess and no digging.

Staking Techniques

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.

A Better Understanding of SYNLawn

Thank you for visiting our website and educating yourself about SYNLawn. We’re certain that the majority of the information you seek and questions you have can either be found on our main website or addressed in one of the entries right here on our weblog. You know that SYNLawn aids in the conservation of water, eradicates the use of harmful fertilizers and pesticides, saves you time and money spent in lawn care and is safe around your pets. Sometimes, however, people simply want a general overview and explore from there on their own. This is for those people.

A Better Understanding of SYNLawn

Thank you for visiting our website and educating yourself about SYNLawn. We’re certain that the majority of the information you seek and questions you have can either be found on our main website or addressed in one of the entries right here on our weblog. You know that SYNLawn aids in the conservation of water, eradicates the use of harmful fertilizers and pesticides, saves you time and money spent in lawn care and is safe around your pets. Sometimes, however, people simply want a general overview and explore from there on their own. This is for those people.

Another Satisfied Customer

Nancy M. cares about the appearance of her lawn. She wanted to obtain a good looking yard without taxing Las Vegas’ limited water supply. Nancy tried xeriscaping, but she wasn’t thrilled with the idea of a dirt farm for a front yard, especially with her fondness for green grass. She tried sod, but when one sodded area needed to be patched, and the patching was done with a lesser species of grass, the lesser grass began to take over the nicer grass, leaving Nancy less than thrilled. Around the same time, Nancy’s neighbor was having an unfavorable experience with an inferior artificial residential turf. Intrigued with the idea of artificial grass (just not the same one that was causing her neighbor grief), Nancy began her own investigation into an artificial, residential lawn grass that would provide a beautiful lawn, but without the substandard presentation experienced by her neighbor.

Meet Desert Classic Landscaping

Desert Classic Landscaping is a landscaping company that prides themselves “on being prompt and courteous, and providing high quality services and products” to their clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities. In their business of providing landscape excellence, they concluded the only artificial grass they could offer that would match the level of service and craftsmanship they deliver, was SYNLawn. Utilizing SYNLawn’s synthetic grasses in their artificial turf installations is an appreciated seal of approval from a reputable landscape company with over twenty years of experience under their belts.

Meet Desert Classic Landscaping

Desert Classic Landscaping is a landscaping company that prides themselves “on being prompt and courteous, and providing high quality services and products” to their clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities. In their business of providing landscape excellence, they concluded the only artificial grass they could offer that would match the level of service and craftsmanship they deliver, was SYNLawn. Utilizing SYNLawn’s synthetic grasses in their artificial turf installations is an appreciated seal of approval from a reputable landscape company with over twenty years of experience under their belts.

Meet Desert Classic Landscaping

Desert Classic Landscaping is a landscaping company that prides themselves “on being prompt and courteous, and providing high quality services and products” to their clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and surrounding communities. In their business of providing landscape excellence, they concluded the only artificial grass they could offer that would match the level of service and craftsmanship they deliver, was SYNLawn. Utilizing SYNLawn’s synthetic grasses in their artificial turf installations is an appreciated seal of approval from a reputable landscape company with over twenty years of experience under their belts.

SYNLawn in our Nation's Capital

Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital since 1800. There are memorable images that come to mind when you think of Washington, D.C: The White House. The Lincoln Memorial. The Washington Monument. The National Mall. The Capitol Building. Add SYNLawn artificial turf to the list of beautiful sights to see in the nation's capital.

Las Vegas is SYNLawn Country

Let’s say you’re gambling, and you’re winning. You want to make sure you do everything you can to keep winning, right? Las Vegas is a town that understands about picking winners and once they understood that applying SYNLawn’s artificial turf was a winning situation, they decided to let it ride. When Steve Wynn installed almost 5 acres of SYNBlue Premium at his luxury Las Vegas resort, the results strengthened the beautiful relationship we have, and continue to grow, with the greater Las Vegas community. Wynn Las Vegas did not end their business with SYNLawn once the initial installation was complete - they were on a roll.

New World Water

The Fourth World Water Forum was held in Mexico City to discuss ways to deal with the very real and very dangerous problem of the dwindling supply of clean drinking water in the world. As described on the forum’s website, “the World Water Forum is an initiative of the World Water Council that has the aim of raising the awareness on water issues all over the world.” The main theme of this year’s forum is Local Actions for a Global Challenge. There’s no doubt that in order to extend the earth’s supply of consumable water, there has to be a conscious effort for every person that uses water to be more aware of the ways they use this valuable resource.

One Minute with Kyle Lau: SYNLawn Customer

Kyle Lau in Las Vegas, NV recently installed SYNLawn in his backyard. What does he think so far? When we spoke, it had been about six months since Kyle Lau had SYNLawn installed in his backyard: How did you came across SYNLawn: I stopped by a store that was near the house. Once I went in, I liked that the store allowed me to see and feel the grass. Best compliment you’ve received: That it looks and feels real. The most pleasing aspect of having the lawn: The kids and the dog love it. Would you recommend SYNLawn: I already have!

Wynn Wins (Again) With SYNLawn

We’re aware that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. That’s a great policy for people that have secrets - but we have no secrets in Las Vegas. Actually, we’re ecstatic about what’s going on in Las Vegas and we’re not keeping any of it under wraps. It has been reported that Steve Wynn spent $2.7 billion building Wynn Las Vegas. You may know that SYNLawn is the grass used at the property. Did you know that as constant improvements and upgrades occur at the property, SYNLawn has been called for additional projects?

The 2006 International Builders' Show

ibs_news.jpgAnd we’re back! Sorry it’s been so long, but when you’re on the way to becoming the top synthetic grass company in the world, it can get a little busy. Aside from providing the United States with the green lawns they deserve, we’ve also been looking beyond our domestic borders, but more about that another day. We had a booth at the 2006 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida. As described on their website, the IBS “is the largest annual light construction show in the world – over a million-and-a-half square feet of the latest and most advanced building products and services ever assembled.” With such innovations converging in one place, it’s only natural that SYNLawn was a part of the show.

Working Towards a Greener Grass

SYNLawn is concerned with our environment. Our primary focus is to provide an alternative to natural grass to conserve water and help reduce the harmful effects lawn maintenance has on the environment. You may be aware of the fact using SYNLawn artificial turf saves water, reduces pollution caused by gas-powered lawn equipment and helps keep fertilizers from entering the water supply due to run off. But you are probably unaware that SYNLawn is manufactured using a combination of renewable resources, recovered post-industrial materials and recycled post-consumer waste. Our polyurethane backing uses BioBalance™ polymers, a manufactured polyurethane with a portion of the petroleum removed and replaced with soy bean oil. In addition, we add Celceram™, a recovered product of coal combustion from electrical power plants, for stabilization and strength. And finally, a non-woven secondary backing made from 100% post-consumer waste is attached to our polyurethane cushion backed products. This manufacturing process of our backing takes our commitment to the environment one step further. SYNLawn artificial turf products can range from 55-65% green by weight. For an artificial green grass that is truly green, you just can't get any closer than SYNLawn.

Wynn Las Vegas Places Safe Bet on SYNLawn

Betting to keep green, healthy looking grass in the desert all year long, Steve Wynn, Las Vegas real estate developer extraordinaire, likes his odds. After over a year and a half of research and testing Wynn Resorts chose SYNBlue Premium for the exclusive Wynn Las Vegas resort and casino. Originally named Le Rêve, french for "the dream", Wynn Las Vegas is dream come true for Steve Wynn. With 2,700 rooms, 18 restaurants, exclusive golf course and a 110,000 square foot casino, the Wynn Las Vegas dream becomes a reality on April 28, 2005. The new resort and casino is located on what some call the best location on the Las Vegas Strip. Built on the land that was originally used for the legendary Desert Inn, across the street from the World famous Las Vegas Fashion Mall and next door to the popular Venetian hotel and casino you can't help but notice the spectacular presence of Wynn Las Vegas. SYNLawn has been involved in the planning and development of the landscape surrounding the resort from the beginning. Just under 5 acres of SYNLawn was used throughout the resort grounds. SYNBlue Premium can be seen everywhere on the grounds including several blocks along Las Vegas Blvd. and the penthouse villas. Why SYNLawn? The primary reason Steve Wynn decided to use SYNLawn for his "dream" resort was for its natural appearance. He wanted the appearance of healthy grass without the maintenance headaches and costs associated with natural grass in the desert. After all the research and testing, it was obvious to him that no other artificial lawn product could match the overall quality, durability and, of course, realistic appearance of SYNBlue Premium. A wager he is sure to win.

Can We Afford Not to Use SYNLawn?

When it comes to conserving water, no, we really can not afford to keep watering the lawn. The time has come to get serious about protecting the most precious natural resource on the planet, our water. The time has come to replace your natural grass with SYNLawn. This crisis is so massive that if you did a search in Yahoo for "United States water crisis" you would get over 2,000,000 search results (the Yahoo limit). And what information would you find? Here are just a few facts you can find on the topic. U.S. Water Consumption Statistics:

  • Approximately 346,800 million gallons per day (MGD) of freshwater and 61,200 MGD of saltwater were withdrawn during the year 2000 for use by U.S. homes, farms and industries.
  • In the year 2000, the highest consuming states were: California with 51,200 MGD; Texas with 29,600 MGD; and Florida with 20,100 MGD. In comparison, the lowest consuming states were: Alaska with 305 MGD; Rhode Island with 429 MGD; and Vermont with 447 MGD. (Source: USGS)
  • Americans drink more than 1 billion glasses of tap water per day.
  • On average, 50-70 percent of home water is used outdoors for watering lawns and garden.

Designer Driveways

Versatiliy is one of the biggest reasons to choose SYNLawn brand synthetic grass for replacing natural grass and for new construction. It is so versatile, in fact, it is used here as part of an architectural driveway feature. The architect chose to use SYNLawn as an elaborate driveway to set off the Mediterranean style house in a desert setting. Obviously, using natural grass for this design would be simply out of the question. Natural grass would not hold up under the stress of an automobile driving over or parking on the driveway. SYNLawn also gave the architect the freedom to get creative with the concrete design, allowing him to keep with the Mediterranean design style. Which was another reason SYNLawn was chosen for this application. Even if this feature wasn't a driveway, it would still be hard to maintain natural grass as a patio design. Natural grass would have presented a major maintenance problem in this setting. Keeping natural grass alive and healthy within the bounds of the concrete borders is a tough challenge, especially in the desert. And would most likely need re-sodding on a regular basis in order to maintain this look. The cost and time savings of continued maintenance and the water savings made this application a big success. Another unique application of SYNLawn.

SYNLawn Goes Extreme

SYNLawn has been featured in not one but two different episodes of the ABC show Extreme Makeover Home Edition. The first home makeover was for a family in San Bernardino, California last year. SYNLawn artificial lawn was installed over the entire backyard. The SYNGrass playfield product was also used in one of the children’s bedrooms as part of an NFL stadium theme. The room also included a custom illustration featuring two New England Patriot football players and the stadium. The producers wanted to install a SYNLawn artificial lawn in an effort to make the yard maintenance free while providing a place for the children to play. The show provides audiences a first look at the latest and most advanced products while assisting a deserving family in rebuilding their home.

Greening up the Roadways

In a move that is being watched by cities across the country, Los Angeles began testing artificial grass in a test median along a busy Los Angeles street. The center median of one city block of Sherman Way was converted from colored concrete to SYNLawn artificial grass last summer. Now, after several months, the test has expanded to other parts of the city.