IMPROVEMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL TURF

Technical Advancements in Synthetic Grass

Al lot has changed since artificial turf first hit the market in the 1960's. Here some common myths about synthetic grass dispelled:

Doesn't Artificial Turf Look...Well, Artificial?

In the last 10 years, great improvements have been made in the look of artificial grass. There are many great-looking varieties of artificial grass, and their great appearance will surprise you. Artificial grass from does NOT look like what it used to! >>Take a look at our artificial grass photo gallery

Isn't Artificial Grass Hard & Scratchy?

Not anymore! As the cost of watering and maintenance has skyrocketed and the demand for artificial grass increased, manufacturers have greatly improved the texture as well as the look. Back Nine Greens offers artificial grass that actually quite soft due to fiber "tufting" and other technological advances. Football and soccer players across the country can attest to the improved feel. Not only is it softer today, improved installation techniques, like those used at Back Nine Greens, are reducing injury rates as well.

Isn't Artificial Turf Really Expensive?

Synthetic Turf does cost more than real grass, but only initially. Considering the savings on irrigation systems, water,mowers, edgers, trimmers, fertilizer, herbicides, reseeding and more, synthetic turf can actually save money over time. Some managers of soccer/football fields in the Western U.S. have reported savings in maintenance costs of over $30,000 a year. >>Check out a cost comparison of artificial lawn vs. traditional sod

Won't Artificial Turf Bother My Pets?

Actually, no, you'll see many benefits to pets when installing artificial turf from Back Nine Greens. As mentioned earlier, synthetic turf is quite soft these days. In addition, both wet and solid waste can be easily cleaned up because they are not absorbed into synthetic turf. Your pets will be bothered by fewer bugs and parasites because artificial turf is not their natural environment. Dogs who tend to dig will not have much success with artificial grass, and often soon give up this practice. Lastly, your pets won't be tracking in mud and dirt on their paws, because with artificial turf, there is none!

Isn't Real Grass or Poured Rubber Better for Playgrounds?

Again, no. Today's technology has led to much softer artificial turf than was available decades ago, greatly reducing injury from cuts and abrasions when kids take a spill on the playground. It is even softer than rubber matting, and hardening and cracking issues are a thing of the past. Artificial turf from Back Nine Greens also eliminates grass allergies and greatly reduces insects and other pests. It is a cleaner choice than many alternatives with no messy wood chips to deal with. And because today's artificial turf from Back Nine Greens offers excellent drainage, playtime will commence sooner after a good rainfall. And rest assured our synthetic grass has always been lead-free.