Artificial turf has recently transformed from a sports field novelty to a popular choice for homeowners looking to enhance their landscapes. Whether it’s the appeal of low maintenance or the year-round green aesthetic, synthetic grass has made its mark in residential areas. However, when considering an upgrade to artificial grass, homeowners face a crucial decision: Should they install it themselves or hire a professional artificial turf installer? Rolling Out the Basics What is Artificial Turf? Artificial turf, also known as synthetic turf or fake grass, is a surface made from synthetic fiber ..read more

Maintaining a clean and clutter-free environment is essential for both commercial and residential properties. Over time, spaces can accumulate unwanted items, debris, and clutter, leading to a disorganized and unappealing atmosphere. This is where comprehensive clean-outs come into play, offering efficient solutions to transform spaces into clean, functional, and inviting areas. In this article, we will explore the importance of comprehensive clean-outs for both commercial and residential properties and how they can help create spaces that promote productivity and well-being. The Challenge of ..read more

Nevada is one of the most highly sought after retirement locations—specifically Southern Nevada, where ease of living, access to healthcare, warm weather, and tourist attractions draw in visitors from all around the continental United States—and beyond. Clark County boasts more than 220,500 retired citizens, and with the advancing age of the Baby Boomer generation, this number shows no signs of diminishing. The census of 2010, demonstrated by the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, showed that 15% of the population is 65 and older. These numbers are projected to rise to 20 ..read more

When a state panel put forth the short-term and long-range recommendations for Nevada’s water crisis at the start of 2016, the outlook became clear—Nevada’s water future looks grim. After four years of drought, Gov. Sandoval created a drought panel as a reactionary measure. The recommendations delivered to Gov. Brian Sandoval from the Nevada Drought Forum were to require water meters on all water outlets, and to step up water conservation efforts with thorough drought monitoring. It appears that much of the proposed measures will be coming soon, in time for the 2017 legislature. The director ..read more

Whether you’re waiting for your artificial turf to be installed, or you’re still considering making the purchase, we thought it might be helpful to understand the steps we’ll take when installing your synthetic grass. While there may be a few variations, depending upon whether you’ve added Zeofill or other upgrades, the basic process stays the same, no matter the size of your yard. Let’s take a look at artificial turf installation. Step 1: Preparation is Crucial Like a lot of installation processes, the prep work will ensure a long-lasting product that you will be pleased to own. Step o ..read more

You already know that maintain a real grass lawn is very difficult. Desert temperatures and a lack of rainfall make for a lethal mix for most lawns in Las Vegas. But when you add a dog (or three) to the mix, your poor lawn will probably pack it up and head to Boston for a vacation. That’s why ZeoFill was invented. ZeoFill is an additive to artificial turf that is the perfect choice for odor control. When coupled with artificial grass, it becomes a great solution for those of us who love green grass but don’t want the hassle of trying to maintain it. Let’s review this product and learn w ..read more

Maintaining your lawn in Las Vegas can be tough. Let’s face it; green grass is not natural to the desert. If you’re not planting native plants, like cactus, which store water within the plant itself, you will be tied to watering whatever you plant morning, noon, and night. With summer watering restrictions in place from the Southern Nevada Water Authority, this means no landscape irrigation between 11:00 am and 7:00 pm – and no watering at all on Sundays. That’s because every drop of water is precious under desert conditions. Now imagine if all you had to do was walk out on to your lush ..read more

If you have been wondering about artificial grass solutions and researching online, you might have read that artificial turf is 10 to 15 percent more popular each year in US. There might be skeptics or people simply thinking it is weird, but for most of us, when you try artificial grass, you never go back. Artificial grass is kid and pet friendly, it looks natural, it’s stain and heat resistant, it doesn’t fade in the sun… did we mention you never ever have to water, mow and fertilize again? Our team at Synthetic Lawns of Las Vegas LLC stands by our product 100 and we had many ..read more

The National Program for Playground Safety spelled out the dangers of falling from playground equipment. From 2001 to 2008, 218,851 children ended up in emergency rooms from spills off of playground equipment. Could the use of synthetic turf have prevented these injuries? This article looks at the danger of falling on the gravel or hard packed dirt found in most preschool and elementary playgrounds, and whether artificial grass could help keep these children safer. Accidents on the Playground – Statistics Studies have shown that playgrounds pose a significant hazard to children when fal ..read more

In Nevada, when it rains, it really does pour, right? During our “monsoon season,” we get calls from homeowners wondering what they should be doing with their synthetic lawns. They know their artificial grass is maintenance free, but there’s something so unusual about rain in the desert, that some commercial and residential property owners call us worried about their new astro turf. Good news? When we say, “maintenance free,” we really mean it. Raindrops Keep Falling on My…Astro Turf Do you remember how messy natural grass gets when it rains? Artificial turf was designed and installed to pro ..read more