If you live in a region such as the American Southwest then you are no stranger to dry, hot summers. And, while these temperatures may be appealing to those with health issues, if you are one who likes to have a green yard and the occasional splash of color form flowers, then it can be a bit of a struggle to achieve a yard that looks great no matter the weather is like.
Fortunately, thanks to synthetic grass, one does not have to make due with a grass-less yard. By having turf installed, you can have a lush, green, natural looking lawn – and better yet, it will not require mowing!
If you are tired of the brittle, brown lawn so often encountered in states such as Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and other southwestern regions, and long for a gorgeous green landscape then the pros at Challenger have created the perfect, environmentally friendly solution. Our artificial turf is rated as one of the best in the industry and is used by home and business owners all across the Southwestern part of the U.S. In fact, one study shows that in California, artificial turf is being used by 20% of homeowners.
When you choose artificial turf for your yard, you are making the choice to have more time for leisure and lower the effect of chemicals on the environment. But, there are several other advantages to choosing synthetic turf.
· Because of the warm climate and minimal water, most traditional grasses will not grow as well as one would like.
· The limited water resources means that watering the lawn is frowned upon – artificial grass doesn’t need to be watered weekly. Rather, spraying down your turf for cleaning is the only time you will need to use water! Consider this: landscape irrigation in America accounts for 30% of all residential water use – that’s nearly 9 billion gallons of water daily!
· Our turf can be used with a xeriscape design so you can enjoy green grass, as well as the beauty of shrubbery and flowers.
· Artificial grass is low maintenance – no need for water, mowing, fertilizing, etc. which means more time for leisure such as golf, hiking, and other great activities. (Fact: The average homeowner spends 150 hours a year doing lawn maintenance. In addition, homeowners use up to 10 times more chemical pesticides per acre on their natural grass lawns than farmers use on crops.)
· Today’s artificial grass is completely child-friendly and pet safe. At Turf by Design, we have especially designed turf for playground areas, as well as synthetic turf created for pets.
· Artificial turf resembles natural grass in its, color, texture, and density.
· Many city councils are overriding Home Owners Association rules on synthetic turf placement. In fact, a number of cities – especially those in the American Southwest, are giving rebates to homeowners who opt for synthetic turf.

Artificial turf is a great and practical way to turn brown, high maintenance lawns into a delightful area. It requires minimal work and will look amazing for years to come. If you are looking for a way to add a new look to your southwestern yard, give us a call today. We will be happy to help you choose the best synthetic turf for your specific needs.

Shopping around for artificial turf is definitely in the best interests of the individual homeowner. There are lots of reasons why people would choose this option over the real thing. For one thing, the real thing really isn’t the best solution. Grass is extremely expensive and very hard on the environment.

People spend too much time and money as well as fertilizers and pesticides to have the best lawn. Obviously, there are serious repercussions that come with that. Nowadays, as more and more municipalities are setting by laws that make it illegal to use pesticides, homeowners are feeling it even more because they are on the losing end in the war with weeds and pests.

So, there are other solutions that are better for everyone involved, and they come in the form of synthetic lawns. Unfortunately, there is no price etched in stone. There are different things that will affect the overall cost, and the first one is quality.

Certainly, the industry has come a long way. It has become much more sophisticated with innovations in technology. That results in more natural looking lawns. Again, the overall look will have an impact on costs. Aside from the actual synthetic grass that is being purchased, many other things need to be considered in the installation as this is a system.

In fact, there are many things that will complete the installation. These include soil stabilizer fabrics, infill, seaming glues or tapes, trimming materials and much more. That’s why everything has to be calculated properly to ensure the overall cost.

To reduce costs, anyone can do the job themselves. Of course, one would have to follow the guidelines and instructions very carefully and thoroughly. Avoiding mistakes will result in a more beautiful application that will last longer. Of course, turning to professionals to complete the job is also a good way to go but will increase costs.

There are other things that can affect the price of synthetic lawns. For example, the warranty, the fiber quality, the styling, the amount of UV protection and others. Usually, when lower prices are offered, one or more of these factors may have been compromised. Obviously, that would lead to the lifespan of the product and its look. It’s obvious that for the better product, there will be higher costs involved. Having said that, one needs to look at this installation as an investment. It’s meant to last for about a decade. Of course, the longevity depends a lot on how it has been used. A lot also depends on the actual installation. If it’s done right, it will last longer.

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The mountains in Colorado sure don't look like this at the moment! But rest assure spring is right around the corner and with our new product TXD 80 Real in production we will be here waiting for you to contact us for a free on site estimate so we can transform that muddy mess into a low maintenance synthetic grass lawn (or putting green).  contact us today www.turfbydesign.com