33 Things to Look Out for
When Buying Artificial Turf
Provided by

Synthetic Grass and Putting Greens for your
Residential and Commercial Needs…
TURFevolutions!
Index
1.
Contractor’s License
2.
Better Business Bureau
3.
Why Synthetic grass
4.
Warranty
5.
Drainage
6.
Cost
7.
Property Value
8.
Dogs
9.
Playground
10.
Tough
11.
Durability
12.
Fading
13.
Critters
14.
Maintenance
15.
Mold
and Mildew
16.
Installation Time
17.
What is TURFevolutions
18.
Why TURFevolutions
19.
Stain
20.
Flammable
21.
Weeds
22.
Heat
23.
Harmful
24.
Homeowners
25.
HOA
26.
Infill
27.
Sheen
28.
Rolls
29.
Seams
30.
Water Savings
31.
Comparison
Chart
32.
Showcase Locations
- Why is it important to work with a company that
has a current California
Contractor’s license and in good standing?
When you contract to have work done in your home,
remember that to do any project that totals over $500, a company must have a valid Contractor’s License. The contractor is required by law to show this
number on any materials they use to market their work, on contracts, etc.
By using a licensed contractor, you are assured that
the contractor has adequate knowledge and experience to do your job right, and that they are covered by the
necessary bonding, insurance and workers compensation insurance to protect you,
your home or your business.
Without a license, you become personally liable
for what happens on your property.
2.
Is the artificial turf company a member of the Better
Business Bureau?
When you contract to have work done at your home or
business, remember to check the Better Business Bureau rating of the
company. Companies that are members of
the Better Business Bureau have agreed to uphold the membership standards,
which includes a commitment to act in accordance with ethical business
practices and to respond to any filed complaints in a timely manner. You need to be concerned if a company is not
registered with the BBB and have no one to hold them accountable for the work
and service they provide.
Here is the link to the Los Angeles and Orange County Better Business
Bureau:
http://www.labbb.org
- Why should you select artificial turf for your residential
lawn?
Put simply –
artificial turf saves you money and time as a homeowner or business owner. Just like many local pet facilities,
municipalities and schools are installing artificial turf because they are recognizing
monetary savings from decreased labor, water savings, equipment expenses, fuel,
and many more replacement and maintenance expenses incurred over time, so you
should especially in today’s economy and environment.
Synthetic turf, installed properly
by the right contractor, can give you back your beautiful lawn without the numerous hassles that accompany a
natural grass lawn in Southern California.
No watering, no mowing, no fading,
no edging, no fertilizing, no chemicals, no pet damage, no pests, no allergies and
no muddy paw prints. You never have to
worry about lawn trimmings. You never
have to worry about grass allergies. It
reduces air pollution because gas-powered lawn mowers and trimmers are never
required for upkeep. All of this at a
lower overall cost in the long run. Many
people don’t realize how much of their time and money is spent on their yard to
only have it look terrible most of the time.
Synthetic turf is the solution to reduce costs and increase the amount
of free time that you have to enjoy outside of your daily routine.
TURFevolutions
provides you with a green lawn 365 days a year.
- Does all artificial grass come with a warranty?
Most synthetic grass companies claim
to have a superior warranty. The problem
is that the warranty: i) doesn’t cover many potential issues; ii) is usually
for more than 8 years; and, iii) is often not honored by the other companies
should an issue arise.
With TURFevolutions, your synthetic
grass comes with a
8-Year Manufacture Warranty, the longest in
the industry by a real manufacturer of turf.
Further, because TURFevolutions has the best product on the market place
and it stands by its product, the TURFevolutions warranty covers many more
potential issues that could arise with a synthetic grass installation as
compared to any other company, including protection against fading from
sunlight, discoloration from urine or chemicals/detergents, seaming issues, etc.
So, pay
attention to the warranty and make sure to understand what the company’s policy
is should you need service after the installation.
- How well does
artificial turf drain?
Four words…better than real
grass! TURFevolutions has a permeable
backing that drains water at a rapid rate.
The engineering of the turf backing coupled with the crushed rock
aggregate sub-base creates a wonderful drainage system for your lawn. Unlike the majority of all competing turfs, TURFevolutions
offers both a punched hole backing and a true permeable backing for drainage. What this means for you is that you don’t
have to worry about drainage when your lawn is installed by TURFevolutions. Whether for rain or urine, TURFevolutions’s
grass drains everywhere very fast. Holes
in the turf backing do not allow urine to drain fully and consistently
throughout, that is why we offer our exclusive “Ultra Flow Backing. The
sub-base should facilitate the reception of adequate amounts of water when
there are rain storms so that there is no flooding in your yard. Only qualified, experienced landscape contractors
that have done thousands of jobs can ensure that your yard is draining
properly. So make sure you choose the
correct backing with our Design Consultants.
- How much does it cost?
It is actually much less expensive
than you think when you consider all of your real costs associated with a
well-kept lawn. Think of artificial
grass as an asset and an investment that can increase the value of your
property. And best of all, unlike most
expenses you put into your home, TURFevolutions will pay for itself over a
matter of a few years! For instance, say
you spend $200 per month on landscaping and water costs, equating to $2,400 a
year. Over five years, your cost is
$12,000. This would easily cover the
cost of installing TURFevolutions for most sized lawns…not to mention the added
convenience and time savings. The average
square foot price can fluctuate depending on how many square feet you install
as well as other job costing factors.
However, every job is different and TURFevolutions provides free
estimates at your home at your convenience so you can get a firm quote of what
it would cost to install your own yard.
- How does artificial turf affect my
property value?
TURFevolutions has proven to
increase property values as well as curb appeal. It is the most
aestheticallypleasing and realistic looking synthetic grass on the
market. In fact, it is being used by
builders and developers in model homes across the country to beautify the
models and at the same time cut costs while the properties are being shown to
prospective buyers. It lowers water and
maintenance costs and eliminates fertilizers,herbicides and mowers.
With all of these benefits and increased property value, how can a homeowner go
wrong with this beautiful and durable product?
Most customers that move to a new home are our repeat customers because
they are so spoiled by not having to do yard work or having a gardener that
comes to mow and blow their yard and bring in crabgrass on their lawnmower. Installed by a professional with the highest
quality product, TURFevolutions increases home values.
- How does artificial turf do with dogs?
Put it this way…
now you can have a dog AND a beautiful lawn
all of the time !
Over 80% of artificial turf customers are dog owners. As a matter of fact, our product is installed
in such places as humane societies, veterinary hospitals, dog grooming shops,
dog sitter’s yards, and many pet boarding facilities. TURFevolution’s is a proven perfect solution
for your yard if you have dogs. Liquids drain right through (see “Thing” # 5
above and Permeable Backings), droppings can be picked up as they would be with
regular grass and/or washed off with a hose, and they will not dig through the
backing. Muddy paw tracks on your carpet will be a
thing of the past! Imagine having a
clean dog, a clean yard and clean floors inside. It makes all the difference in the world not
having mud for your dogs to get into when they are outside. During the installation process we stake down
the perimeter with industrial spikes as a preventative measure to keep the dogs
from getting a hold of the edges. This
staking process coupled with the large volume of weight that we use on the top
of the turf, prevents dogs from pulling up the artificial turf.
- What about my kids playing on TURFevolutions?
Kids love it! TURFevolutions is
softer and safer than real grass and they have loads of fun playing on it. Some consider it their own personal sports
field! Parents love the no more stained
pants and scraped knees! In fact, TURFevolutions
has gone through extreme testing to be
certified with critical fall ratings that are acceptable for school yards, day
care centers and in residential settings by launching a new division called TURFevolutions
Playground. To learn more about this
excellent solution under playground structures, contact a TURFevolutions
representative today!
- How tough is artificial turf really?
Simple answer, consider the fact
that
TURFevolutions is being used by
professional, college and high school sport teams as their playing surface. Whether it is football, baseball, soccer, or
lacrosse, TURFevolutions is the surface of choice because it is so rugged and
has the longest life-span of any product in the marketplace today. These athletes are going to be much more
brutal on a field than your kids, pets and friends will ever be on your own
yard. Another fact to consider…we soaked
a piece of TURFevolutions in a bucket of 100% bleach for 3 weeks and it didn’t
affect it at all. This product is
durable, proven and built to last for a really long time even with continuous
usage on fields.
The difference with TURFevolutions
and many other artificial grass companies is that TURFevolutions has a various lines
of turf geared specifically toward residential, playground, pets, golf,
commercial and athletic purposes.
Other companies that have turf for
fields claim that their product can also work for residences but this is
false. You’ve seen football games on TV
when a player gets tackled and the “dust” or infill goes flying in the air,
this is because the athletic artificial grass systems require a lot of the
infill to cushion the blow for the players.
At TURFevolutions, we have many separate line of turf that are geared
for applications other than fields but with the same durability as our field
turf.
Turf for Your Needs - TURFevolutions
- How long does synthetic grass last?
Based on many years of thorough
research, TURFevolutions is expected to have a 10-15 year life span. The oldest installation is located in Scottsdale, AZ,
and has been there for over 20 years. It
still looks good and hasn’t faded! TURFevolutions backs its high quality artificial grass with a 8-Year Warranty!
- Why
doesn’t it fade?
It has a built-in UV protection
solution that will allow TURFevolutions to hold its color even under the most
dramatic conditions. TURFevolutions grass fades at less than a
quarter of one percent per year.
- What
about Gophers? Rabbits? Bugs?
Say goodbye to pesky critters! TURFevolutions will eliminate any troubles
you have with rabbits and gophers.
Rabbits will no longer ruin your lawn by eating your grass and gophers
cannot come up through the turf. Your
new lawn will be safer because you will no longer have a need for
pesticides. Bugs and insects are history. Because there is nothing of organic
nourishment for these critters, the animals typically leave the area and go
elsewhere to find vegetation.
- What kind of
maintenance does it require?
It is more of a matter of keeping
clean than maintaining. Remove organic materials from the surface, typically by
using a leaf blower or a lawn
sweeper. Rakes may be required for
removing heavier objects however; the leaf blower is the ideal tool for general
upkeep. A stiff, natural bristle broom
can be used to “fluff” high traffic
areas.
- Does it mildew or
mold?
Due to its permeable design and non-expanding properties, mold and
mildew are not a problem with TURFevolutions. This is not the case for all products in the
marketplace. Beware of nylon products
that expand, absorb water and can carry dangerous levels of lead.
- How long
does it take to install?
There are actually two parts to this
question. The first part is: how far out
are we scheduled for installations? The
schedule is variable but we manage to keep it between 1 to 14 days lead time at
all times.
The second part of the question is:
How long does the job take once we get started on your specific lawn?
The answer is that it depends on
many factors. An average landscaping
area might take 1 to 3 days. Each
installation is customized so it is sometimes hard to determine this without a
site visit. We average approximately 500
square feet of all-inclusive installation work – ground prep and installation
of finished product in a one day time period.
This is an area 25 feet by 20 feet.
- What exactly is TURFevolutions?
TURFevolutions is a blend of
polyethylene and polypropylene, silica sand that give years of grass-like
appearance and use, without the regular maintenance of natural grass. The installation process includes layers of crushed
rock aggregate that facilitate stability and excellent drainage, our patented
polyethylene and polypropylene blades tufted into a permeable mat, and a layer
of superior infill of cryogenic rubber, silica sand, or both that is unparalleled. This professional installation will provide
the safest, most effective surface. It
is resistant to temperature extremes, drains quickly (better than real grass),
and is extremely low-maintenance! TURFevolutions
is quite frankly the cheaper alternative to natural grass and will save you
time and money.
- There are several
companies selling artificial turf. Why
should I choose TURFevolutions?
This is our favorite question! Simply put, TURFevolutions is the best product
on the market and is the closest alternative to natural grass. A superior product, coupled with professional
service, makes TURFevolutions the ONLY synthetic turf of choice for your home
or business. There are various newcomers
in the synthetic lawn market. Not one
offers the level of quality and service that TURFevolutions provides. If you are considering a lesser product,
please be certain that you are dealing with a reputable firm that performs
their own installations (doesn’t subcontract), has a California Contractors
License and is insured and bonded. Avoid
the pain of a lawn that does not last, requires annual maintenance and does not
live up to claims of good drainage. As
with everything else in life, you get what you pay for!
And remember, be cautious of those
companies that are proposing to put the same exact turf that are on athletic
fields at your residence or business.
The sparse turf with significant amount of infill is great for fields and
sizable players but is not so great esthetically or functionally for a
residence or business. TURFevolutions
carries lines of turf that have been designed and manufactured for your specific
need.
Turf for Your Needs
- Does artificial turf
stain?
Not if basic care is taken when
something is spilled. Any household
cleaner may be used including bleach and other cleaners. TURFevolutions can hold up against most
chemicals including turpentine or paint thinner for those times when you, your
children or your contractor accidentally spill paint on the grass.
- Will the grass catch
fire?
Not a chance … the grass is fire-retardant. The worse case scenario is that the blades
will melt and singe but they will not go ablaze. This product is used at airports on landing
strips so it has undergone some extreme fire testing and would not be near
planes if it were flammable. TURFevolutions
has also been recommended for use near areas prone to fires.
- Will weeds go
through it?
Weeds cannot grow through the tough turf backing. On rare occasions, you may see some popping
up along a border. No worries…simply
shoot some Round-Up™
on them and they are history!
- How hot does the
grass get?
The grass does not stay as cool as natural grass which has water running
through its blades, but does not absorb
and radiate heat like pavement, rock or brick. Even through summer heat, TURFevolutions turf
will remain pleasantly functional. Put
it this way, the turf will be much cooler than the sidewalk, driveway or patio
you stepped off of to get onto the grass.
Spraying the turf with water will also cool it down in seconds.
- Will the sand
infill harm my pets or children?
Our infill is non-toxic and in no way will harm either children or pets
if swallowed.
- Have other homeowners really installed
artificial turf in their yards?
We have worked with over 3,500 residential, commercial and municipal
customers through the years in the United States in the past 10 years. We have offices in California,
Arizona, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Georgia.
- Will my Home Owner’s
Association (HOA) allow it?
We have worked with numerous HOAs and most of the time it is not a
problem / we will support you in presenting to the HOA. More often than not TURFevolutions by name is
written in by name as an acceptable artificial turf solution. For instance, the state of California passed a law in 2012 allowing
homeowners to install artificial grass in their yard without HOA approval. The state figures if you are willing to
invest your money in a new artificial lawn that saves the state it’s most
precisous resource,
Water, you can
install artificial grass without getting permission.
- Will the sand come
into my house or get in my pool?
Kids track it in the house after playing on the fields when they
wear their cleats inside.
No. We use a denser grass for
residential and commercial installations that require less sand (i.e. infill)
than what we use when we install our turf for fields. Many companies use the exact same turf on
fields as for your residence or business and you end up with a sparse looking
lawn with tons of the black rubber showing.
With TURFevolutions, the dense blades keep the infill from being exposed
and the way we recess the turf against your hardscape perimeter/edge also
serves to contain any infill.
- Why does artificial
turf have a sheen or a wet look to it?
The sheen on the turf is the UV Stabilizer (i.e. sun light
protection). TURFevolutions, through its
continual R&D efforts, has less shine than any turf on the market today. Especially after the turf is installed and
gets some dust and dirt on it there will be less and less shine.
- How does the
material come?
The turf comes in rolls that are 15
feet wide and up to 125 feet long. The
turf is custom cut and seamed to match the contour of your yard.
- Will you see any seams in the
artificial turf?
Matching and
securing seams is a critical step. We begin by identifying the best placement
for the seam, then
cutting the edges
to match. As seen in the picture on the right below, to complete a seam, a
third piece of
material is laid under the
artificial turf, and the two turf pieces are applied to the seam tape. Once taped in place, we also staple all our
seams to secure the material and to minimize any stress on the seam. The seams
are done with care, so you won’t be able to detect them. And once the infill
material is added over the artificial turf, the seams become virtually invisible.
- How much
water can you save in a year with artificial grass?
Artificial
Turf promotes water conservation and many water districts are getting on board
with the idea. Some water districts have
announced plans to raise rates by as much as 50% in the next 6 to 12 months as Southern California water resources are diminishing. The water districts offer .30 cents to $1.00 per square foot rebate for installing
artificial turf.
Since
outdoor landscaping accounts for up to 80% of your total water usage, why not
lower your bill and save precious water resources by installing TURFevolutions!
Water Conservation Tips
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Conservation
Tip
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Water Savings
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Brush teeth or
shave with only the water you need
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60 Gallons per Year
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Fix leaky toilets
and faucets
|
180 Gallons per Year
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Install water
saving toilet
|
240 Gallons per Year
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Reduce shower time
by 1 minute
|
365 Gallons per Year
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Don’t hose down
patio or driveway
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960 Gallons per Year
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Don’t let water
run while washing car
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2,600 Gallons per Year
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Fill tub half way
up instead of full
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3,650 Gallons per Year
|
Install TURFevolutions
landscaping
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56,000 Gallons per Year
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- Consumer
Comparison Chart Checklist
Questions to
Ask
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TURFevolutions
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Competitor 1
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Competitor 2
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Contractor's
License
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CA Lic. # 967042
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Better Business
Bureau
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AAA Rating
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Manufacturer’s Warranty
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8 years
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Drainage
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Permeable/Perforated
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Perforated
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Perforated
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Cost
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Competitive
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Cheaper
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Cheaper
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Property Value
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Increased
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Dog Yards
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Best customer
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Playground
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Critical Fall Rated
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No
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No
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Durability
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Proven > 19 years
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Subcontract work
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No
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Durability
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Yes
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Fading
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No
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Critters
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No
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Maintenance
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No
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Mold & Mildew
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No
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Installation
Backlog
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1-14 days
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Stain
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No
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Fire Retardant
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Yes
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Weeds
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No
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Heat
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No
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Harmful
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No
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HOA
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Yes - approved
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Infill (if an
“infill” product)
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3-4 pounds / sq. ft.
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0-2 pounds
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0-2 pounds
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Seams
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Practically Invisible
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Water Savings
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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- Where can I see TURFevolutions
installed?
TURFevolutions
has more than 4,500 installations in the United States. TURFevolutions has been proven in every
circumstance imaginable. Ask your sales consultant for installations in your
area.
You have probably already seen a TURFevolutions
lawn and not known it. It looks that
real.
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