artificial grass never looked more natural
SYNLawn News Stories ::
Sep
14
Saving Money
SYNLawn understands that money doesn’t grow on trees. SYNLawn doesn’t grow either (people still ask).
If you’re dealing with a budget in any capacity, whether it’s for a household, a government or a business, installing artificial turf in place of your existing natural grass or dirt field will save you money over time.
Sep
06
What yarn looks like real grass?
All artificial grass yarn falls into the category of either slit film or monofilament. The obvious questions is which one is the best choice?
Slit film is made exactly as the name implies. It is extruded as a solid sheet and slit into smaller ribbons or tapes. Therefore, slit film does a good job of immulating wider blade grass when viewed from a distance. Slit film also has the advantage that it can be extruded at higher output rates than monofilament; therefore, a lower cost. The disadvantage is a slit film yarn will always be basically a flat yarn. Most real, wider-blade grass viewed up close has a spine that cannot be immulated with a slit film yarn. This spine also acts as a support and provides it with rigidity.
Monofilament is extruded where each individual fiber is extruded out of an individual hole. This allows the manufacturer to make a variety of cross sections or shapes. This may lead to higher cost due to lower output rates; however, it makes a yarn that is pound per pound superior to a slit film yarn. It also makes a yarn that can be made to very closely copy the look and feel of real grass.
The best example that people can relate to is a beam made of steel. A flat piece of steel does not have much rigidity or stiffness when compared to steel configured as an I beam. In our case the flat piece of steel would be a slit film yarn, and a monofilament could be extruded with a spine similar to the concept of an I beam.
In summary, as a purchaser of artificial grass consumers should be aware that using a monofilament yarn may be slightly higher in initial cost. However, the resulting product can use different monofilament cross sections to maximize the properties that are required for their end use.
For a complete list of SYNLawn products, please visit our website at:
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Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
SYNLawn for City Medians
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.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
Park Maitland School Revisited
Back in March 2005 in the article titled “SYNLawn Survives Three Hurricanes,” we told you about a SYNLawn synthetic grass installation at the Park Maitland School in Maitland, Florida. Park Maitland School installed SYNLawn in two separate areas of their campus in 2004.
When we wrote the article in March 2005, the artificial turf had been installed for a year and just came out of Florida’s notorious hurricane season. Hurricanes Charley, Francis and Jeanne made their mark on a lot of Central Florida, but not a mark on the SYNLawn grass application. With another year gone by, and a few more hurricanes, we called the Park Maitland School to see how the turf was holding up this year.
Sep
06
Our Canadian Acceptance
The Canadian reaction to SYNLawn has been beautiful. Expected, but beautiful.
Upon SYNLawn’s Canadian introduction, the approach of the team was sharing SYNLawn’s appeal with potential customers for commercial and residential landscape solutions. Once those potential customers became actual customers, the Canadian team learned that trying to define customer perspective was futile and the Canadian clients understood the potential of SYNLawn’s unique application possibilities.
Sep
06
Rubber Playgrounds
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.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
Why SYNBlue is Superior
The history of artificial grass changed when SYNLawn introduced SYNBlue. Unique in it’s look and design, SYNBlue revolutionized the artificial turf industry as the first synthetic grass that does not require infill.
Infill is a loose ground up material, usually comprised of rubber or sand, which is used during the installation of artificial turf. Before SYNBlue, infill was required to provide a more solid foundation and help the synthetic blades stand apart and erect. As a result, infill requires periodic maintenance and tends to migrate in areas that are sloped. Infill material can also be carried away by rain or wind, causing the need to be replenished - a need eliminated by SYNBlue - making it landscapers’ preferred choice for landscapes with rolling terrain.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
Expanding Our Acting Resume
SYNLawn has enjoyed being a part of the entertainment industry, and we get that love right back. Big Love actually.
The newest addition to SYNLawn’s acting resume is HBO’s Big Love. In Big Love, Bill Paxton plays a modern-day Utah polygamist who lives in suburban Salt Lake City with his three wives and seven children. Paxton’s character houses his family/families in three houses in a row on the street, with a communal backyard that is nothing more than a dirt patch. Everytime there’s a scene in that dusty backyard, strains of “Centerfield” by John Fogerty immediately enter our heads...”put me in coach, I’m ready to play...”
Sep
06
Synergy in the Community
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 few 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?
Sep
06
Park Maitland School Revisited
Back in March 2005 in the article titled “SYNLawn Survives Three Hurricanes,” we told you about a SYNLawn synthetic grass installation at the Park Maitland School in Maitland, Florida. Park Maitland School installed SYNLawn in two separate areas of their campus in 2004.
When we wrote the article in March 2005, the artificial turf had been installed for a year and just came out of Florida’s notorious hurricane season. Hurricanes Charley, Francis and Jeanne made their mark on a lot of Central Florida, but not a mark on the SYNLawn grass application. With another year gone by, and a few more hurricanes, we called the Park Maitland School to see how the turf was holding up this year.
Sep
06
Tree Installation Techniques
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.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
Rubber Playgrounds
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.
Sep
06
The Great Debate: Slit Film or Monofilament
All artificial grass yarn falls into the category of either slit film or monofilament. The obvious questions is which one is the best choice?
Slit film is made exactly as the name implies. It is extruded as a solid sheet and slit into smaller ribbons or tapes. Therefore, slit film does a good job of immulating wider blade grass when viewed from a distance. Slit film also has the advantage that it can be extruded at higher output rates than monofilament; therefore, a lower cost. The disadvantage is a slit film yarn will always be basically a flat yarn. Most real, wider-blade grass viewed up close has a spine that cannot be immulated with a slit film yarn. This spine also acts as a support and provides it with rigidity.
Sep
06
Tree Installation Techniques
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.
Sep
06
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!
Sep
06
New Mexico Ronald McDonald House
It’s stressful enough to have a family member that requires specific medical attention, but when the required facility is miles away from your home, the expenses can be overwhelming. That’s where the Ronald McDonald House Charities come in.
The Ronald McDonald House program began in 1974 and has since become Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The three core programs of RMHC - the Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room and Ronald McDonald Care Mobile - are all focused on helping families in need.
Since 1982, the New Mexico Ronald McDonald House in Albuquerque has provided an affordable “home away from home” for families with ill or injured children being cared for at nearby Albuquerque medical facilities. Enter Dale Mochko and the Janet Vargas Memorial Children’s Cancer Fund (JVMF).
Sep
06
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?
Sep
06
Southwest: SYNLawn vs Sod
Did you know that when a new home is built in the southwest, the builder only grows grass in the front of the house because it costs too much to grow the grass in the front AND the back? When you look out the kitchen window that first day, would you prefer to be surrounded by dirt or would you like to see a lush, green lawn?
Water is definitely a factor when considering a natural lawn. How much will you drink to re-hydrate while out mowing in the hot southwestern sun? Now think about how much the lawn will need everyday. With SYNLawn, you can have the lawn you want without the maintenance, without the work and without wasting water.
The average New Mexico backyard is 300-500 square feet. SYNLawn’s approximate varying cost, including installation, is $6-8 per square foot. The average SYNLawn yard life expectancy is 12 to 15 years. At $8 per square foot, for a 300 square foot yard, that makes SYNLawn’s approximate cost $2400.
Sep
06
SYNLawn Passed the Audition
Hollywood was looking for a strong, colorful supporting type and SYNLawn got the part. SYNLawn is really worthy of a lead role, but despite a commanding presence and amazing looks, the inability to speak limits SYNLawn’s ability to focus on the craft of acting. It’s enough that SYNLawn is the greatest synthetic grass on the planet, so acting is more of a hobby.
For a hobby, SYNLawn’s showbiz resume would put half the Los Angeles waiter’s resumes to shame.
You may already know about SYNLawn’s appearances on NBC’s Today Show, ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition and VH1’s Celebrity Fit Club. The latest additions to the resume include NBC’s Medium and WB’s Gilmore Girls.
Sep
06
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:
Sep
06
Synthetic Grass, Sincere Generosity
As SYNLawn continues to grow in the Great White North, we continue to tell the tale...
Before we share how we helped the Rotary Club in Kelowna, British Columbia, allow us to share a bit about what Rotary is. It seems most places you go, you’re bound to come across a Rotary Club. So what is it and what do they do? (If you’re involved with one or already know, feel free to skip ahead.)
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
Introducing Mark Hill
SYNLawn is pleased to announce the newest addition to our family: accomplished horticulturist Mark Hill. Mark will be available, and serving as General Manager, at the Las Vegas SYNLawn store.
Mark’s knowledge and the depth of his experience strengthens the potency of our solid team and guarantees that our customers will continue to receive quality landscape advice from the company that provides the best artificial grass available.
Sep
06
SYNLawn Dogma
SYNLawn takes careful concern to consider the safety of your household pets. Every artificial turf product we offer is not only safe for your kids to play on, but safe for your pets as well.
We’ve installed our quality synthetic grass on dog runs and at canine training facilities to rave reviews. As long as you remember to scoop and spray, your SYNLawn application will maintain it’s crisp, green look.
There are numerous reasons to utilize SYNLawn turf if you want to provide your pet with a safe alternative to natural grass, while maintaining a good looking yard.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
Playing Games with SYNLawn
You have a sports field because you take pleasure in providing a place for people to exercise and engage in sporting activities. Although the constant maintenance is costly and time consuming, you continue to maintain and provide care for this space.
By applying SYNLawn artificial turf, it is possible for you to continue to provide a safe and attractive playing field and minimize the maintenance you currently experience. SYNLawn provides an optimal playing surface for any recreational activity.
Sep
06
Turf and Your Trees
One of the benefits of applying SYNLawn artificial grass to your landscape project is that you can put the turf just about anywhere, anyway you want. We’ve been receiving feedback from satisfied homeowners and landscape architects that the convenience of SYNLawn’s synthetic grasses is greatly appreciated.
Sep
06
SYNBlue and SYNBlue Premium
While perusing synlawn.com you’ve seen the many varieties of artificial grasses we offer. It may be tough to come to a definitive conclusion about which turf will best suit your personal needs by simply reading our words - no matter how finely crafted they may be.
Honestly, the best way to get a feel for the turf yourself is to visit one of our showrooms or obtain a sample so you can see and feel the different options that are available for you. Of course we’ll continue to provide you with descriptive and functional words to assist in your decision making process.
Here’s a little additional information about SYNBlue and SYNBlue Premium.
Sep
06
Summer of SYNLawn
Summer’s here! SYNLawn wants to help you maximize your summertime enjoyment.
Barbecues, picnics and swimming are all within your reach. But before you can enjoy the rites of passage into the summer season, you have to walk a couple miles - in the sun - pushing or riding on a machine that consumes costly gas and emits pollutants. If you have allergies, we hope that face mask is keeping you from sneezing one of those runs of continuous and unstoppable sneezes that makes you wonder if you’ll ever be able to stop sneezing.
Sep
06
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.
Sep
06
The British Are Coming...For SYNLawn
When our friend Brian D. in England sent us a picture of his holiday house near Canterbury, we had to hear the tales behind what we saw. We saw how good his SYNLawn artificial grass application looked, but we had to know what else was going on in that backyard.
Talking to Brian, you immediately learn he takes great pride and care in his design. His decision to use SYNLawn came after carefully researching his synthetic grass options. Once he got his hands on the SYNLawn sample book, he found our turf to be “far superior” and his choice was made.
Sep
06
Turf and Your Trees
One of the benefits of applying SYNLawn artificial grass to your landscape project is that you can put the turf just about anywhere, anyway you want. We’ve been receiving feedback from satisfied homeowners and landscape architects that the convenience of SYNLawn’s synthetic grasses is greatly appreciated.
Sep
06
Use of SYNLawn Artificial Grass is Still Growing
New artificial grasses, designed for homeowner needs, have spread across water-starved deserts across the American Southwest. But they're rarely used in landscapes here, local professionals say.
Local owners of artificial turf companies, however, have begun spreading synthetic grass across Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2005, Finley Stadium's Gordon Davenport field was covered with artificial turf by Universal Textile Technologies Inc. based in Dalton, Georgia.
Sep
06
The British Are Coming...For SYNLawn
When our friend Brian D. in England sent us a picture of his holiday house near Canterbury, we had to hear the tales behind what we saw. We saw how good his SYNLawn artificial grass application looked, but we had to know what else was going on in that backyard.
Talking to Brian, you immediately learn he takes great pride and care in his design. His decision to use SYNLawn came after carefully researching his synthetic grass options. Once he got his hands on the SYNLawn sample book, he found our turf to be “far superior” and his choice was made.
Sep
04
Announcing the SYNLawn Weblog
In an effort to better serve our customers and our potential customers we are pleased to announce the new SYNLawn Weblog. We know the challenges people face when trying to learn about artificial grass and its uses. Our goal is to provide information to help you make informed buying decisions, help you to use our products in all sorts of situations, discuss installation and maintenance techniques and to share some example landscape projects using SYNLawn.
Sep
04
What about the dog?
The number one question we hear the most is, "can we use SYNLawn with our dog?" Or, "what happens when my dog ... you know ... has to go?" Our response, "not to worry, let him go." In fact, SYNLawn is ideal for dogs, cats, birds or just about any other pet even if they ... you know ... go on the lawn.
We highly recommend SYNLawn to pet owners. There are numerous advantages to using SYNLawn over natural sod for your pets. According to Fred Goldsmith, owner and operator of Pet Paradise an exclusive day care facility for pets, it pays for itself. For him, the advantages include easy clean up, reduced health risks associated with common kennel diseases, no muddy animals even after heavy rains and an average cost savings of approximately $1000 per month.
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
Infill vs. Non-Infill Artificial Grass
This is a question that we are asked everyday. "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. To understand this better, you must first understand the infill process. Infill is the process of filling an artificial grass product with either sand, rubber crumb or a combination of the two. This usually is done with a common drop spreader or cast spreader. Once the material is spread over the turf, it is then brushed into the fibers with a stiff bristle broom. It serves two purposes. First, infill provides a structure for the artificial grass fibers, helping the fibers to stand. The fibers of a polyethylene turf naturally lay “flat” without the infill material. The second purpose is to provide a “cushion” effect when stepping over the turf. A non-infilled artificial turf is something new. And SYNLawn is the first manufacturer to create the only true non-infilled artificial grass. With our patent-pending technology, we have developed an artificial grass product that has a structure built-in by design and doesn't rely on infill for stability. Made from 100% nylon, these products can be installed in areas never before possible with other artificial grass products.
Sep
04
SYNLawn Survives Three Hurricanes
The Park Maitland School in Maitland, Florida installed SYNLawn synthetic grass in two separate areas on their campus last year. Park Maitland School is a private school for students grades K-6th, chose our artificial grass for the recess area and the school courtyard. The artificial grass is used on a daily basis and put through the ringer with over 200 students walking, running, and playing on it.
Since it was installed in 2004, the artificial turf hasn't just endured the tortures of daily recess, it also came through three hurricanes that devastated much of Florida this past fall. Hurricanes Charley, Frances and Jeanne blew through the area within a span of 6 weeks, leaving behind months of clean up and rebuilding for Central Florida. While many landscapes were destroyed, SYNLawn came through unscathed.
The students love it, the parents love it, and most of all, the faculty loves it. When the children return from recess they are not tracking dirt through the building. With all of the rain Central Florida receives in a year, areas of the school that used to get saturated with water would become unusable for days. With SYNLawn, even after a hurricane, those same areas can be used immediately after the rain stops.
The artificial turf was a great decision for Park Maitland, and after three hurricanes, it was a smart one as well.
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
Grass in New York City?
Want the urban lifestyle, but miss the feeling of having a yard? Believe it or not, you can have both. And SYNLawn is making it possible. Growing in popularity is the trend of grass covered roof tops, terrace gardens and balconies. All over New York and other urban communities grass is appearing in places never before thought possible.
Before SYNLawn, having grass on a roof top or terrace was just out of the question. How would you mow it? How would you keep it watered? And how would you get it up there in the first place? Not to mention the added weight and stress it would add to the building.
Sep
04
Celebrities Get Fit on SYNLawn
One of the hottest shows on VH1 is featuring SYNLawn for it’s fitness stage. VH1's Celebrity Fit Club is based around a team of celebrities competing to see which team can lose the most weight. The eight overweight stars are divided into two teams and challenged weekly with getting into better shape by exercising and losing weight by eating right over a 14 week period. The producers of Celebrity Fit Club came to SYNLawn looking for a grass product that could be used for running, exercising and looked like natural grass. Our SYNGrass sports grass was chosen for the celebrity workout and team challenge surface. It was selected because it provided a soft and safe surface for the workouts, it had superior performance for traction and had the most realistic, natural appearance on camera compared to other artificial grass products.
Sep
04
Picture Perfect Grass
Just point and click. That's all it takes to photograph picture perfect grass when you are using SYNLawn. In fact, SYNLawn is being used all over the country in photography studios, art studios, trade shows and even in television production stage sets for that very reason. Nothing else compares to the natural appearance and flexibility of SYNLawn. It's the perfect model. It doesn't complain, works with any schedule, works in any climate or extreme setting, can take relentless pressure and can work forever without food and water. All this and still be beautiful picture after picture Natural sod, on the other hand, is extremely difficult to work with as a model for photography or videography. Its hard to move from place to place, its messy, can only hold up for a few hours of shooting and needs constant attention to look good. Talk about working with a diva!
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
Include SYNLawn Artificial Grass in Your Xeriscape
Do you think you can't have green grass in your xeriscape? Think again. With SYNLawn artficial grass products you can bring the grass back to your front yard.
Xeriscaping is the practice of ripping out natural sod in favor of rock, gravel, arid-adapted plants or just about anything that uses little to no water. This method of landscaping creates a more water and energy efficient landscape and is growing in popularity all across the southwestern United States. With appoximately 60-70 percent of household water consumed by outdoor use, we all could use less water on our landscapes. However, you can't help but ask a few questions. Like where do the kids play? Where does the dog play? Does that gravel come in green?
This is where SYNLawn comes in. SYNLawn has all the benefits of other xeriscaping techniques while providing a healthy looking green lawn for your kids and pets, plus, it just plain looks better than gravel. The objective for xeriscaping is to reduce the amount of water needed for landscaping. SYNLawn eliminates the need for water. Other xeriscaping benefits include a reducing the number of insects living in your landscape, reducing mold, no fertilizing and low maintenance. SYNLawn has you covered there as well.
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
Some Trees Can Be A Real Pine
Certain types of pine needles are known to deposit acid into the ground underneath pine trees. As reported in Canada, Jackaster Pine needles’ acid has been eradicating the natural grass and causing areas beneath the trees to become barren for years, but Jackaster Pines have met their match in SYNLawn’s artificial grass. Landscape sticklers that don’t want the unsightly combination of dirt and needles under their pine trees have been installing SYNLawn synthetic turf to give their lawns the look they want.
Sep
04
More Questions, More Answers
We love to answer your questions. Whatever you need to know, you can feel free to call us toll free at 866-SYNLAWN or in the comments section found below. When we say”ask whatever,” please make it related to artificial grass, because we don’t know when gas prices will drop or if the last 8 episodes of The Sopranos are going to be any good.
Sep
04
California Water Legislation
SYNLawn’s synthetic turf applications on the continent of North America and in the Caribbean have not only added beauty to the areas of installation and alleviated the burdens of maintenance, but our artificial grasses are helping save the planet. OK, perhaps not to the grandest extent of the term, but we’re doing our part. While global warming has become divided by party lines, an undeniable environmental issue is the dwindling clean water supply. Recent legislation in California is showing how another region of the country is doing their part to protect the water we have.
Sep
04
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.
Sep
04
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:
Sep
04
Fresno's Median Test of SYNLawn
Fresno, California has seen the future. We are always talking about how SYNLawn artificial grass applications save money and time. Partially because it’s true and partly because we like you and we want you to have the best. You deserve the best don’t you? We think you do. Fresno is testing SYNLawn synthetic turf on a median in their fair city. We encourage Fresno, and any other city on the planet, to run as many SYNLawn tests as possible. For us, it’s like walking into a school test after studying for the last few days and knowing every detail forward and back.
Sep
04
Get Water Smart
Cities around the world have taken different approaches to informing their citizens about the need to be more aware of their use of water. One of these programs is called Get Water Smart. On the website getwatersmart.com, people in British Columbia’s southern interior city of Kelowna can educate themselves on the best ways to incorporate water saving techniques in their everyday practices.
Sep
04
Look For SYNLawn at 2007 National Trade Shows
In order to maintain the forward motion we’ve established, we secure the present and plan ahead. Throughout this summer, SYNLawn is doing what we do better than anyone - providing the best artificial turf on the planet to those that desire beautiful, low maintenance, environmentally responsible lawns & greenspaces.
