Synthetic grass requires much less maintenance than fresh grass, but it still requires some upkeep and inspecting as the summer wears on. In order to keep your grass looking its best, you’ll want to check the following things and make adjustments accordingly. Debris Debris will affect your ability to play on your field, as it…
Keeping up with your turf upkeep is important, as it can affect its playability and quality. Over time, your infill may be moved around due to people tracking it from place to place to rain causing displacement. When the infill moves around, your grass will appear misshapen and downtrodden, giving in to the pressure of…
Your dog needs to run, and what better place to let them loose than the local dog park? An enclosed space allows you to watch your pet as he gets some much-needed exercise without the risk of escaping. However, there are certain risks to letting your dog run on natural grass: sticks and rocks with…
With the summer quickly approaching, you may be looking for ways around your facility to contribute to local environmental efforts. In addition to financial benefits, installing synthetic turf in your fields and courtyards can help make your property green this summer. Learn about some of these environmental benefits below! Synthetic Turf Conserves Water A natural…
As spring sports season begins and regular practice and games resume, you are going to want to put your athlete’s safety first. Scheduling regular GMAX testing will ensure each layer of your turf is performing as expected, reducing the risk of serious injury to each player. GMAX testing measures the amount of source your field…
As the days getting longer and the temperatures rise, you may find yourself itching to get back on the golf course, hitting the links or working on your swing in the driving range. One area you may not think of working on in the initial start of the season: your close-range shots. Instead of taking…
When it comes to your athletic field, you will need certain areas clearly and properly designated for regulation play, including yard markers, penalty zones, and end zones. For an added boost of spirit, you may even want to have your organization’s logo painted on the field! Using specially engineered paint for your lines and logos…
With warm, spring weather and a new athletic season on the horizon, the time has come to begin your seasonal turf maintenance program. After a long and unpredictable winter, it is important to make sure you perform each safety check and make sure you are ready for players to take the field again. Athlete Safety A…
Unlike real grass, the synthetic grass that Turf Prep installs needs no expensive fertilizers, pesticides or the need to be watered. With that being said, the lack of water can save millions of gallons of water from being used each year. Because synthetic turf requires low to no maintenance, it eliminates the need for pollution…
One of the most beneficial things about synthetic turf is that it needs little to no maintenance! Pet owners especially love it because there’s no need to worry about their dogs bringing in any mud or dirt. Turf Prep has outlined a few other unique features of synthetic grass for those who are considering it!…