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Artificial Field Turf Yard Care and Management
Plastic grass products are commonly called Astroturf much as tissues are called Kleenex, but next generation field turf products are far superior in appearance and playability. New artificial grass products such as Sprinturf, SmartGrass, Sporturf, and FieldTurf place polyethylene fiber plastic grass mats over a sand and gravel base for drainage. The plastic grass blades are top-dressed with crushed rubber infill often mixed with sand. What kind of maintenance does artificial grass require? more >>
Practical Maintenance Info for Synthetic Turf Fields
Synthetic turf sports fields, in particular those containing infill material of crumb rubber or a combination of crumb rubber and sand, require tender loving care. Maybe not as much as natural grass fields, but regular maintenance nonetheless. That was the message that two experienced sports fields pros shared at the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) Conference here on Thursday, Jan. 16. more >>
AMI study says synthetic turf installs growing by 20% annually
Worldwide demand for artificial turf is growing at 20% annually,. according to a recently published study by leading industry consultants, Applied Market Information Ltd (www.amiplastics.com). The report’s author John Nash says that soccer and residential landscaping applications were the hot spots in 2007, but strong demand was enjoyed in most regions of the world and in most applications for artificial grass. more >>
A practical look at maintenance for synthetic turf sports fields
The installation of new synthetic turf sports fields and the replacement of turfgrass sports fields with artificial turf continue at a pace almost unimaginable a decade ago. This shift in the sports field construction market has created a tsunami of opportunity for carpet manufacturers, synthetic turf suppliers and installation contractors, but has put yet another responsibility onto the shoulders of sports field managers. more >>
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