We might be in the middle of July, but it’s fair to say that we’ve been subjected to more than our fair share of rain recently. It seems as though the weather can’t quite seem to make up its mind- one day we’ll be sat in glorious sunshine, and then the next we’ll find ourselves […]
Category Archives: Knowledge
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Jun
Jun
For anyone considering installing synthetic grass instead of natural, one question that always arises is cost. How does synthetic turf compare to natural grass? Will it be a smart investment? Bear in mind that there are several types of costs you should contemplate: Actual out-of-pocket expenditures Personal time and effort spent Opportunity cost – the […]
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Jun
Jun
If you’re old enough, you remember the original Astro Turf – an indoor-outdoor “carpet” product that resembled grass in color only. It got its name because it was first used to create a fake grass surface for the then-new Houston Astrodome. Real grass couldn’t grow on the field, because the dome admitted no natural sunlight.
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Jun
Jun
For many people, their first introduction to artificial grass is seeing the synthetic lawns that are increasingly being used to replace natural lawns in residential neighborhoods. Since we normally see front lawns that are rarely used, and these lawns tend to look beautiful and essentially perfect all year, it is easy to see how some […]
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May
May
Some homeowners install lawns for primarily aesthetic purposes, but most plan on using their lawns as play areas for pets or children, fields for impromptu games of catch or soccer, or outdoor living areas. For those who consider lawns functional spaces, it is only natural that they would want to ensure that they can stand […]
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May
May
We’ve remained in the artificial turf business for a long period of time and we understand that, while there might be some concern when it involves installing turf as opposed to growing it naturally, the reason is the majority of people are just confused about the facts of synthetic turf. So it’s critical that you know the FAQs around artificial grass, so […]
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May
May
As artificial grass grows in popularity, we are beginning to see it in more residential, commercial and municipal applications. However, while we are seeing it more often and it is becoming a much more common landscaping choice, most folks are not that familiar with modern synthetic turf and still have lots of questions. For example, […]
At Lion Lawns, we are often inundated with questions about fake grass. There are pros and cons of so many different products so we always want to make sure it is the right one for you. Which is why we aim to educate our readers with what is going on in the artificial turf industry […]
With artificial grass becoming a lot more popular, and more and more people opting to pick artificial grass it is important people know the do’s and don’ts to keep their grass looking great during all seasons and ensure it’s well maintained. Before Installation Before installation you need to ensure all weeds are dug out of […]
So, you are considering installing artificial grass or, perhaps, have already installed a synthetic turf lawn, and now you think you might want to add different colors or textures to the area with living plants. There are several ways to do this, including planting flowers or plants in borders around your lawn, installing one or […]