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As the years go on, artificial turf gets talked about more and more. Whether it is a discussion about the positives or negatives behind implementing synthetic grass, it is nonetheless an active discourse happening all over the country. The overwhelming use of turf cannot be ignored as it continues to grow in more and more communities, neighborhoods, parks, and school yards.

Schools in particular are warming to turf for more and more projects. Some schools claim it even boosts morale, because the children have more opportunity to play, and practice sports throughout the year. Schools, who usually have a heard time sticking to budgets can now put money previously used for field maintenance to better uses in the classroom. One school in the article linked above, stated that they are even going to sell their riding lawn mower as a fundraiser because it hasn’t been touched since the turfs were installed.

Covering the asphalt used in some playgrounds and areas also lead to a higher standard of safety as well. There are less cuts and scrapes and overall injuries. Occasionally on turf you will see a minor “turf burn” style scratch, but as the technology improves the rubber blades become softer and more natural this will also be a thing of the past.

Has your school looked into the trend that’s sweeping America? It should.

New York is commonly referred to as the concrete jungle. Basketball courts, asphalt playgrounds, and hundreds of miles of sidewalk are the images one recalls when someone thinks about New York City. All of its greenery is supposedly kept up in that gigantic, rectangular, famous Central Park, right? Wrong.

In 1998 Chelsea Park became the first park in Manhattan to be done over in Artificial Turf. On the west side of the island, this big sports complex is now a host to city-wide soccer teams, and active New Yorkers.

The problem with grass is that it constantly needs to be maintained, this is why New York generally defaults to asphalt, because it only needs the occasional patch work and crack fills for when it breaks down. Also, in order for grass to regrow, the fields need to be temporarily closed. When you look at New York’s long winter, and then ask them to close their fields even longer, this shortens precious outdoors time.

In 2001 Mayor Bloomberg vowed that his administration would seek out asphalt fields/courts and replace then with synthetic turf, and now New York is the largest buyer of synthetic turf nationwide.

Shouldn’t other cities follow suit?

There is a heated debate happening in San Francisco right now regarding the covering of a soccer field with Artificial Turf. One side of the coin states that by covering a soccer field with synthetic grass it is hurting the environment & the path of certain migratory birds who frequent the area. The flip side of that coin states that by covering the field with grass they are saving millions of gallons of water, and allowing the field to be used all year instead of waiting for it to re-grow.

There are as many arguments for and against using turf. Many wonder if the chemicals used to treat it could cause harm to the environment or if the amount of heat that radiates off of the grass could contribute to global warming. Others say that because it requires very little maintenance, materials, & tools over a longer period of time, the overwhelming benefits outweigh the possible negatives.

Most don’t take an official stance on either side, but since more and more fields are being put in place, the evidence speaks for itself.

When you were a kid, maybe you played baseball, or soccer, or football. The field you held your competitions or games on could have been made of either real or synthetic grass, but most likely the fields you practiced on were composed of real grass. Odds are on a warm summer day, when the fields are being cut by lawnmowers, and tended to by groundskeepers, the smell of fresh cut grass is the only memory you have of that time.

However, what if you could keep a piece of that turf on a shelf to see, to hold, to touch? Imagine, looking up at any moment in the middle of winter and seeing that turf sitting there all of the memories that could come rushing back.

That is exactly what the Dallas Cowboys have just done. According to ESPN.com today, Texas Stadium is now offering various pieces to be sold off as keepsakes from the Cowboys and the stadium. The most interesting are the two Artificial Turf momentos – one, an etched-glass display case with a bit of turf inside of it, and the other a set of Dallas Cowboys coasters, with a circle in the center full of turf.

I suppose this could be done with real grass too, but over time it would brown and not be anywhere near as fun. The legend of the artificial turf of Texas Stadium will live on forever in the memories of its fans.

We’ve talked about how artificial grass can help sports teams who live in climates not conducive to outdoor sports before, and now it is a home field advantage for the Colonels baseball team. In the past, the Colonels would have to cancel practices due to inclement weather conditions and spend time trying to protect the field by rolling up tarps. With the new installation of synthetic turf, the Colonels can now practice in the rain. While synthetic turf can be used for both indoor or outdoor sports fields, outdoor fields can still react well to rain and weather because synthetic grass can perform well in various climates and conditions. In fact, it is made to perform well and designed to be durable.

With more practice time in than the Colonels ever had previously, the installation of synthetic grass seems like a practical choice. No more lost time, no more landscaping issues, and an improved place to practice that teams in more favorable climates take for granted.

Although the project cost $260,000 in renovations, the upkeep and maintenance cost savings is enough to use synthetic turf as a solution to their growing problem. As long as teams or businesses can raise their funding and budget towards a synthetic turf project and upheaval, the money saving benefits will be a great reward that you’ll be able to notice. The upfront costs are well worth the lifetime of savings, as well as value.

California is proving to be a leader and trendsetter in artificial and synthetic turf implementation. On February 10, 2010, the assembly bill 1793 passed which would provide more opportunities for synthetic turf business. With California being the largest US market for synthetic turf, it comes as no surprise, but is an exciting step for the synthetic turf industry.

“This bill would provide that a provision of any of the governing
documents of a common interest development would be void
and unenforceable if it prohibits, or includes conditions that
have the effect of prohibiting, the use of artificial turf or any
other synthetic surface that resembles grass.”

The legislation is a victory for the synthetic turf industry. With the proper installation from reputable synthetic grass companies, such as Paradise Greens, synthetic grass can be an aesthetic landscape with flexibility and ease of care. Switching to synthetic grass lowers pollution by not having to use air pollutant chemicals, reduces water usage, erosion and manages watershed.

In 2009, an estimated 20 million square feet of synthetic grass was installed in the state of California alone. An average of 45 gallons of water per year is used to maintain natural grass in California, with as high as 55 gallons or as low as 35, depending on the climate. Given these figures, the state of California saved 900 million gallons of water, in estimate for last year alone. What is a victory in one state can spread to the rest of the nation, as buzz about synthetic grass from the trendsetting state takes off.

Improve the look of your lawn, play area, or sports field with Paradise Greens. Just look at our before and after pictures. Not only can we install synthetic grass, reduce your water bills, and improve the maintenance of your lawn, we can also install artificial plants to improve your business, commercial or home landscape. Artificial plants are a great way to spruce up your commercial indoor interior, and make your business look more lively. Our palm trees look like the real thing. Each one is unique just like a regular palm tree. We offer lots of variety and you’ll be surprised by the life like quality of our palms. Just contact us to see our inventory and we’ll be happy to provide.

The use of artificial, or synthetic turf can be especially beneficial to people in cold and wet environments, who can use synthetic grass indoors or outdoors. The synthetic turf is designed for both wet and dry climates in mind and can be used for multiple sports. What would normally damage a field with natural grass on a rainy day will survive with synthetic turf. There is no need to cancel your practice due to a muddy field. Teams in the Northern states, where weather is more rainy or snowy than in the South, can practice indoors with synthetic turf surfaces to keep up their training.

More and more schools are installing artificial turf for their sports fields. One school, in Northampton, NH is installing new synthetic greens for their field hockey team. Although synthetic turf reacts to sports faster and requires different skills to play, most of the students have already played on synthetic green surfaces. The transition to synthetic turf won’t be a difficult one and it will be a savings of 900,000 gallons of water a year.

Spring is coming soon, and with that time of year comes the added maintenance of yards, sports fields, and other outdoor maintenance. Why not give yourself a break and install synthetic greens for your business, household, school sports fields, or golf courses? Paradise Greens is dedicated to the business of giving, helping and rewarding.

Giving
Paradise Greens gives to the community by rewarding it with beautiful landscape designs that are easy to maintain. The appearance of your new synthetic green installment with Paradise Green will not only give you plenty of time to work on other things to maximize your business or keep your household flowing, it will give you a new outlook on your way of life and how to help give to the environment.

Helping
Paradise Greens offers above and beyond service to help our clients. We understand that business is more than just a job, it’s a relationship. If you have any questions along the process, we are here to help. Paradise Greens takes pride in our excellent service. Synthetic greens is not something most people are familiar with as a viable option and solution to cutting costs, so we are here to help educate.

Rewarding
At Paradise Greens, we appreciate your business. Each time you refer a new client our way, we will give you a $100 American Express gift check to show you we value your efforts.

Living in a hot, arid climate makes it hard to maintain green grass year round and the desert climate makes it difficult to achieve a magazine worthy lawn. That’s why Paradise Greens has positioned itself to be the leading provider of synthetic grass in the Scottsdale, Arizona area. Why give yourself the hassle of trying to maintain your lawn when you can have beautiful synthetic greens year round? Just think of the water bills you will save and the environment will thank you.

Having the greenest grass on the block will make your neighbors become green with envy. For many of us, the grass is truly greener on the other side, and being one of the first customers to install synthetic greens on your block will no doubt have your neighbors curious and asking for more information. With synthetic greens, your subtle word of mouth advertising won’t feel like such a bad thing knowing that you’ll be helping out the environment! Give people a kick start to their green conscious living and tell them about your beautiful synthetic greens. The good thing is that you won’t have to do much advertising; your synthetic green lawn will do it for you!