History of Synthetic Turf Grass

History of Synthetic Turf Grass Artificial synthetic turf grass gained popularity in the 60 when the Astrodome was constructed and developed by Monsanto and named Astro Turf. Astro Turf is trademarked, but not by Monsanto, There are basically 3 generations now. First generation which was short fibers with no fill. second generation which used sand infills and now third generation which uses a mixture of sand and granules of recycled rubber fills. First used in the baseball by the Houston Astrodome it replaced the grass field when the stadium was opened. The reason as there was not enough sunlight to keep the grass healthy. Players basically played on painted green dead grass. They solved this by replacing the dead grass with the artificial synthetic turf grass, Chemgrass, which is known as Astro Turf. Although there was not enough for the full field so the outfield had to remain the painted dead grass at the time until around 1966. Chicago was the first team to install synthetic turf in an outdoor […] Continue reading

Artificial Turf Benefits

The Benefits of Using Artificial Turf How to Decide On the Best Artificial Turf Options for Your Needs Most people relate artificial turf grass to the fields in football stadiums, also known as astroturf or synthetic grass. Nowadays, artificial turf can be seen from your neighbor’s garden to worn out areas in your local grocery store’s landscape and it can be a great alternative to sod in your own lawn. Why? Well, for starters its low maintenance, but that’s not all. There’s something really cool about not having to worry about your lawn and still having it look perfect. Below are a few of the main reasons why you should consider incorporating synthetic grass into your landscape. Why Should I Prefer Artificial Turf? Cost Laying sod and maintaining it can be quite expensive once the installation is done and the maintenance of it such as mowing, watering, and re-sodding takes effect. The amount that you could end up spending can often exceed the life of your grass, resulting in a […] Continue reading

Turf Pro Synthetic Grass

Turf Pro Synthetic Grass Looking for a nice green synthetic turf for your business or home, then contact Turf Pro Synthetic.  We specialize in top quality synthetic lawn and grass. Our Professional Installers will have your Synthetic grass installed and have your lawn or project up and running in a timely manner. We can help recommend what type of artificial grass is perfect for your project. We have done synthetic grass installs from Davis Island to Ybor to St Pete. One of our last artificial grass installs was for the Magic Moment Resort and Kids Club which of course was laid out and installed in a timely manner.  With no real upkeep Magic Moment Resort and Kids Club can now enjoy their synthetic lawn for years to come. We are a licensed synthetic turf grass supplier and consider all environmental impacts when taking on a small or big project. By sitting down with you and taking time to go over your project we will be able to make a detailed […] Continue reading