A recent battle royal has ensued between two breeds of grass in the world of golf and other sports  as well. National Greens synthetic grass wants to illuminate the reasons for this battle and suggest a better alternate to private and public golf courses everywhere. The battle is between a long time golfing classic and a new genetically modified super grass. Ding Ding.

Classic Bent Grass putting greens are considered the best putting greens because of their ability to be cut to extremely low heights, and their ability to be grown from seed. Bent grass does not have grain, which makes it superior as a putting surface; however, bent grass often gets infested with poa annua, which is a costly and time consuming weed. It also is easily damaged by water and foot traffic. Metal spikes have been banned from most public and private golf courses for this very reason. It is delicate and extremely expensive to maintain. The cost and intense maintenance that is required of bent grass greens has pushed private and public golf courses around the world to switch to a claimed tougher and less expensive alternative for their putting surfaces. The genetically modified replacement grass is called  “Modified” or Hybrid Bermuda grass, Tifgreen (328) to be exact. A very dense, fine textured breed of Bermuda grass.

However, the downside to “Modified” or Hybrid Bermuda putting greens is the “actual” cost of maintenance. The hybrids require much more intensive maintenance than first thought required for best appearance. Frequent fertilization and close mowing, edging, and dethatching are needed to keep them relatively attractive even more so is required to keep them playable. Hybrid Bermuda also produces no viable seed and must be planted by vegetative means (sprigs, sod) when damage occurs every season. The most damning characteristic off the new “super” grass is its affect to the game of golf itself. Hybrid Bermuda has a distinct “grain” (the growth direction of the blades of grass affects the ball’s roll and is called the grain of the green). This means chips taken from different sides of the green will react and roll in a completely different manner and stimp speed. The slopes or breaks of the putting green also severely affect the roll and stimp speed of the ball. This makes it impossible for a player to accurately judge shots approaching the green. This is very bad considering this area of the course where the most strokes can be lost or gained in a game of golf. Players can expect a significant rise in their strokes when playing these courses, and leave the course frustrated not knowing why their shots would not play as desired on the greens.
National Greens synthetic grass putting greens has provided a superior battle plan to win the war on putting green surfaces. Simply remove the waring parties by introducing a far superior solution that plagues both breeds of natural grass. National Greens professionally installed putting green surfaces emulate the play and stimp speed of a classic PGA Bent Grass putting green perfectly with the ability to easily tune its surface at any time. The synthetic putting surface requires little to no maintenance to continue to play at perfectly consistent stimp speeds. All that is required of synthetic putting greens is to occasionally blow leafs off the surface and tune the playing speed with sand. On average professional synthetic putting greens should be tuned once to twice a season at a heavily trafficked golf course. National Greens synthetic grass putting greens are 100% resistant to all weather. No more weeds or dead spots. Spikes wont damage its surface either. A game can be played immediately after a heavy rain with no affect to the ball play or damage to the surface.  National Greens synthetic grass also won’t fade from the suns UV rays as old turf products would. We are one of the only synthetic grass companies in the world to offer a fade guarantee on any synthetic grass we install. We are that confident in our product and turf supplier. Private and public golf courses alike using synthetic grass putting greens spend considerable less revenue annually on maintenance, watering cost, seeding, fuel,  pesticides, fertilizers, specialized machinery, and damage repair. The combined savings from switching to artificial grass putting greens pays for the installations extremely fast. The cost effectiveness and durability of synthetic grass equates to lower overhead cost and better course play, leading to more players and less weather down time, dramatically raising your profit margin. Synthetic grass putting greens have saved many golf courses on the brink of financial ruin due to the recent downfall in the economy and leisure activity spending.
Visit National Greens today to see how synthetic golfing technology has advanced and how we can end your own battle with putting green surfaces. Free information and quotes always available. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Synthetic grass technology has grown rapidly in recent years. Schools and Churches facing the current economic struggles are finding welcome relief from synthetic artificial grass installations. Schools and Churches are known for having extremely high foot traffic not only on walkways but also on open ground. When natural sod is placed in these areas the surface suffers immediately from natural elements as well as man made inflictions. National Greens synthetic grass offers a maintenance free, cost effective alternative to natural grass.
Most Schools and Churches work on a limited fixed budget and making room in these budgets can be difficult if not impossible. When artificial grass is used, a facilities annual maintenance cost is reduced to almost nothing. In addition to eliminating maintenance cost you no longer have to purchase fuel or pesticides to keep you grass in proper form.  Regarding pesticides, being able to permanently remove harmful chemicals that need to be applied to areas frequented by small children is benefit enough for most property owners. The pesticides are also kept free from the huge amount of water which will no longer have to be purchased to water the grass. When you add up your combined maintenance, water, pesticide, and Eco tax credit savings you can easily see why so many facilities are now switching to artificial grass. The result of switching to synthetic grass in your facility will allow for significantly more money to be dedicated to School and Church based activities rather than maintenance.
Not only does synthetic grass cost you significantly less to maintain your facility will also have a beautiful, clean, freshly trimmed appearance year round. The grass will also not harbor or produce any allergens for children or members to be affected by. This increases long term property value and also visually draws people to your location.  Synthetic grass offers a clean, warm, and inviting place for anyone to congregate at your location. Contact National Greens today to find out more about synthetic turf and how it can benefit your school or church directly. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Hello my name is Jim Burrows and I live in Scottsdale AZ. I was interested in installing an artificial turf putting green for golf practice in my back yard. Once I started doing some research online I quickly found how far out of my price range a professional putting and chipping green was. Discouraged, I found few cost affective alternatives that provided anything close to what I wanted to see installed in my backyard. I had almost given up hope when I stumbled upon National Greens “Do it Yourself” putting green program online.
National Greens offers a unique program allowing individual home owners to construct their own artificial putting greens and landscapes. Preparing and constructing my own putting green saved me thousands of dollars. The majority of cost with synthetic turf is associated with construction and specialized application of critical elements. National Greens walked me through every step of these processes. I was also able to complete the project at my own speed doing the work on weekends with my family.  This way expenses could be distributed along a time line rather than coming as one lump sum bill.
Upon contacting National Greens for information on the Do it Yourself program I was met with much excitement and enthusiasm for my project. I could truly tell these people loved the work they did. The representative on the phone did not try to sell me anything or shove any service down my throat. The National Greens representative discussed with me at great length what i dreamed of creating in my back yard and gave me a great plan to accomplish building that dream.
All National Greens needed to help me get started was my physical address. They were able to visually construct my project using satellite imaging from the Google Earth program. Within days I had a preliminary design delivered to me that would work perfectly with my existing yard and landscape. I let National Greens construct the design of my putting green because A. It was very inexpensive ($50), B. They know exactly what they are doing and it shows, and C. Because they created the design, they were able to perfectly estimate and order the needed supplies and equipment at the lowest possible price to me. They informed me that customers who design their own first putting greens often end up short supplied, or with an overrun of product they don’t need due to over ordering.  I was happy to heed their warning and it certainly paid off.
Once I decided on my turf types and infill materials the order was placed for my supplies. Within days, not weeks my supplies and equipment arrived. I was so excited I could hardly wait to start the project! From my talks with National Greens I knew this was most home owners  first mistake of jumping in with both feet without looking first. I sure am glad I waited to unwrap all my turf and filling material because it would have sat uncovered for a few weeks while I perfected shaping and compacting my crushed granite base surface.  If I learned one thing its take it one step at a time, and go slow to insure trueness of the putting green. Mistakes are much harder to remove than to avoid.
National greens provided me with extremely detailed instructions on how to construct my putting green to their own professional standards. The instructions were simply understood and broken into separate sections to keep my project on track. As well as providing detailed physical instructions National Greens was always available for free phone consultation any time I was unsure and wanted to ask for an experienced opinion.  I contacted National Greens for consultation on three occasions through my project they always answered and had the immediately helpful answer I was looking for.
Working almost every weekend for two months I was finally able to construct my very own custom professional putting green. The process was very involved and labor intense, but I could not have imagined a better outcome. My friends are coming over constantly chipping and putting with me, so much so that it has now become a Saturday evening tradition in the neighborhood. I am so impressed with the performance of the synthetic putting green turf and its surrounding fringe/chipping turf that I have decided to soon replace my own dying natural lawn with artificial turf from the National Greens “Do it Yourself” program. I will however warn anyone interested in building this type of project that it takes considerable  time and patience to do it right. Through my experience I learned, if you have the determination and desire you can make even the most difficult of installations fun to construct. Also, knowing I had the experienced support of National Greens as a partner on my project gave me the confidence to always know where I stood on my projects progress.
Overall I saved almost 70% of the cost of an installed professional green by doing the installation myself and getting the instructions, supplies, and equipment at wholesale cost from National Greens. I never would have been able to enjoy this wonderful golf environment with my friends and family if it weren’t for the innovative and original “Do it Yourself” program from the National Greens company. Thank you National Greens! I’ll be calling you soon for my lawn replacement turf.

Sincerely,

Jim Burrows

Shown below are some of the great benefits you can always expect from owning a synthetic grass installation from the National Greens company. Check out more Benefits of using Synthetic Grass on our website.

General Benefits

• Beautiful natural grass appearance – no matter the season or weather
• Amazing durability and drainage – better than natural grass
• No pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, or fungicides
• No watering
• Very low maintenance
• Reduce carbon emissions from mowing, weed-eating, and edging

Sports Benefits

• Extended playing time
• Increased revenue
• Most durable and safest product in the industry
• Perfectly consistent surface for superior player performance
• Minimizes injuries
• Less injury time loss – compared to natural grass

Golf – Residential & Commercial Benefits

• The absolute best golf practice at home
• True ball roll at PGA speed
• Accepts chips from over 150 yards
• Great for driving range applications
• Custom breaks, ridges, undulations, water hazards and sand traps
• Increased curb appeal and property value

Landscaping – Residential & Commercial Benefits

• Superior Durability and Superior Drainage
• Controls erosion
• No fading or mildewing
• Increased curb appeal and property value

Playground – Residential & Commercial Benefits

• Long-term safety for children
• Fall safety up to 9 feet
• Soft non-abrasive surface for no skinned knees
• No dirt tracked inside
• Deters bugs and pests

Pets – Residential & Commercial Benefits

• Own a dog and have a beautiful lawn
• No discoloring or burning of grass due to pet waste
• Liquids quickly drain through, solids easily lifted and hosed away
• Pets won’t track dirt inside
• Dogs love it and will not dig into its surface
• No harmful pesticides

Synthetic Grass – Airport Benefits

• Reduces wildlife around runways
• Runway stays clean of foreign objects and debris
• Rescue and firefighting personnel have faster and safer access to planes
• Stabilizes runways
• Stops erosion caused by aircraft traffic
• Higher visual contrast for pilots landing
• Lowers maintenance costs
• No need for security clearance of maintenance crews

National Greens knows in today’s economy using capitol wisely is more important than ever. Many new hotels and resorts around the world are making the decision to install synthetic grass rather than natural sod. They are making this decision because annual maintenance cost on artificial grass is far lower than natural. They also benefit from the turf’s year round luscious green clean cut appearance. Constant foot traffic from guests does not damage the surface unlike natural grass. This leads to increased revenue due to the fact that events can be booked one after another without fears of guest getting covered in mud,  moister, or debris. The surface will  look as beautiful for its 1000th consecutive event as it did for its first. With real grass if it rains the surface either can not be used safely or it is destroyed in the process of being used costing resort owners valuable money to make the grass ready for another paying event.

Artificial grass has a higher cost per foot than natural but pays for itself rather quickly when used in a hotel or resort venue. Synthetic grass pays for itself by eliminating your maintenance costs. No more fuel/oil cost or emissions. Never needs water so it dramatically decreases water consumption and billing. This is the main reason synthetic turf is being used at nearly every new resort and hotel construction in Los Vegas NV as well as Dubai UAE where water is extremely precious and costly. Synthetic grass also never needs to be treated with expensive chemicals or pesticides that can harm small children and pets.  Artificial grass will not harbor mosquitoes, ants, or any other pest that will bother paying guests. No matter how you slice it artificial grass is the clear winner for any commercial application.

In addition to being highly cost effective, synthetic grass adds an amazing level of curb appeal to any property. Customers are drawn to the perfectly trimmed clean vibrant appearance that only a concerned establishment owner would want to maintain. More importantly synthetic grass adds legitimate value to your property making it a sound financial investment as the cost is translated directly into equity in your property. Using artificial grass in many states also qualifies you for large Green Eco tax credits (intended to promote ecologically sustainable activities) saving you hundreds if not thousands a year in taxes depending on the size of your installation.

National Greens is the national leader in synthetic grass design and installation for hotels and resorts. We can address any specific concerns you might have regarding your property and make sure that your investment is used wisely to maximize the revenue seen from the artificial grass areas of your resort or hotel. We have designers specifically trained in commercial applications to insure your design meets civil building codes in your area.  National Greens takes great pride in the work we do because it is our passion. Our reward is always the look on a clients face when they see their project come to life and thier clients enjoying the new surface. Contact us for further information or estimates on how National Greens can modernize your hotel or resort with synthetic grass today.

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If you’re thinking of tackling it yourself, a National Greens “do it yourself synthetic grass” program may be the way for you. You provide the measurements and some photos and we’ll provide you step by step custom drawings with instructions.  With our guidance, and your hard work, home owners and landscapers alike will succeed in the professional installation of putting greens, playgrounds, play areas, or lawns.

National Greens has developed an original Do It Yourself approach on how to build a putting green during our years as backyard putting green and artificial grass installers.  We have had evaluated its effectiveness and shown proven results that have withstood the test of time.  If you’re looking for tips & instructions on how to build commercial or home putting greens with synthetic grass product, you’ve come to the right place! National Greens can supply everything you need to create your own one of a kind custom home putting green.
Proper installation of commercial or home putting greens is required to achieve high quality results. Installation of a backyard putting green can take approximately 3 days for the first 500 Square Feet + an additional day for every additional 300 Square Feet.  You should never attempt to build a putting green when the temperature is cooler than 50 degrees F.
If you are looking for an installer of commercial or home putting greens, feel free to visit our home page or our  contact us page and we will schedule you for a free installation estimate.   If you are unfamiliar with the construction steps below we recommend you have a licensed contractor who is experienced in the installation of synthetic home putting greens & familiar with local requirements/codes/ordinances perform the work.

Wholesaling synthetic turf is a major part of our business. If you are interested in becoming a dealer, or an exclusive franchise owner, let National Greens be your partner in one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Synthetic football and soccer multi-use sport fields are a huge market and there’s plenty of room for competition. We are always looking to partner up with existing businesses or eager entrepreneurs. Synthetic turf can be a great addition to your landscape or construction business. We can provide you training, long term support, and generate leads though our tested marketing strategy.

Building your own putting green Installation Procedure

National Greens at home Putting Green: Installation Measurement
Measure the length and width of the installation area.  Your artificial putting green must be installed with the grain facing the same direction, preferably facing the players perspective, this allows chips to be accepted correctly from distance. Determine the best way to utilize your sections of turf with the least amount of seaming.  Measure twice before ordering! Remember, you must purchase the grass in fixed 15 foot widths and you need to seam in the same direction.

National Greens at home Putting Green: Installation Preparation
* Call your utility department in order to survey the installation area.  Be sure to obtain any required permits.
* If a sprinkler system exists, contact your irrigation company to have it capped and marked.
* Its smart to use sample pieces of synthetic turf to practice the seaming process. This is the most difficult step of the installation.
* Determine the amount of Crushed Granite you will need.
* One Ton will cover approximately 66 Square Feet, 3” deep
* One Yard will cover approximately 94 Square Feet, 3” deep
* It is important you use Crushed Granite – as opposed to other forms of crushed rock.  Using Crushed Granite for your artificial putting green installation will enable you to create the smoothest surface while allowing for proper compaction and grading.
Necessary supplies to include:

1. Seaming Tape
2. Sod Staples
3. Steel Nails
4. Framing Board
5. Plastic Stakes
6. Filter Fabric/Weed Barrier
7. Infill material
8. Obtain necessary tools to include:
9. Shovel
10. Trowel
11. Plate Compactor
12. Hand Tamper
13. Power Broom
14. Sod Cutter

National Greens at home Putting Green: Base Preparation and Installation
* Frame your perimeter using plastic/bendable framing board.  Attach the framing board to 12” plastic stakes every 2’.
* Un-roll your artificial putting green out on a clean and flat surface. Allow your artificial putting green to lay in direct sunlight for 2 hours prior to installation.
* Gather all necessary tools.
* Prepare the project base.
* Remove 4 inches of soil in the installation area.  Sod cutters can be used to remove existing grass.  A square shovel can be used to perfect the corners and edges. Make sure the base allows for proper drainage, a 1% grade should be sufficient.  After the soil has been removed install the edging that you plan to use.
* Dampen the bare earth and compact it with a plate tamper.  If the bare earth is wet or has a clay concentration spread a thin layer of crushed stone over the entire surface before compacting. Install a weed fabric over the bare earth and trim as necessary, using sod staples to hold it in place.
* Begin distributing the crushed granite and spread it evenly over the installation area.  Use the back of a rake in a back and forth motion to level off the crushed granite.  Use the sod roller to even out the surface. Ensure that the crushed granite allows for proper drainage as mentioned above, while taking into consideration the grading you desire for your green.  The crushed granite must be spread evenly across the entire installation area.
* Start to dampen the crushed granite and begin making passes with the plate tamper/compactor.  Make as many passes as necessary to create a firm base.  Do not make sharp turns with the plate tamper; this will create ridges in the base.  High spots must be leveled off and low spots must be filled in with crushed granite and compacted.  Use a hand tamp to compact areas that weren’t compacted by the plate tamper.  The goal is to create a smooth and uniform base; the green will not hide irregularities in the base.  A properly compacted base will not show a footprint when walked on.  Once base preparation is complete avoid any unnecessary surface traffic.  The final base will be 1 ½” below the top of the border.

National Greens at home Putting Green: Installing your Cup(s)
* Arrange the artificial putting green cups on the crushed granite as you would like them.
* Mark where your cups will be permanently placed. This can be done by applying pressure to each cup and rotating it.  This will cause a small indentation in the crushed granite which will be used as a reference point.
* With a small hand shovel dig a small hole that is 2 inches larger in diameter than the cup itself and equal in depth.
* Use fast drying concrete mix powder around the entire outside perimeter.
* Pack down the mix. Leave 1” of the cup exposed.

National Greens at home Putting Green: Finishing Your Base
* Small ridges caused from the plate compactor on your base need to be removed.  The putting green surface needs to fit like a glove to your base so you want it as smooth as possible.
* Use the bottom of your shovel or hand tool to flatten the ridges.
* Use a spreader to distribute sand over the entire green. A 50 lb bag of sand will cover approximately 360 Sq Ft.
* Use a broom to lightly sweep the sand and any loose gravel off your base.

National Greens at home Putting Green: Installing your Artificial putting green
* The install can begin after the grass has been allowed to lay in direct sunlight for two hours.  This will allow wrinkles in the backing to settle out. Use a power broom to brush the grass fibers against the direction they are laying before installation. This will make the installation of infill easier.  If seaming sections of grass together, do not brush the fibers until you have removed the edges.
* If the width of your artificial putting green is less than your roll width you can skip the following steps.
* Make sure the grain of each roll of artificial putting green is running in the same direction.
* Place the synthetic putting green turf over the edge of the crushed granite and roll it out.
* Make sure there are no significant creases in the turf. If there are tiny creases the weight of the infill will make them go away.
* Use a push broom against the grain of the putting green to separate the fibers before putting in the infill.
* Lay one roll over where the seam will come together. Make sure the backing is face up.
* With a knife cut between the first and second row of stitching.
* Do this for only one of the rolls where your seam will be joined. Cutting between the rows will remove the black strip. It will also give you a tight fit and perfect seam.
* Use solid base underneath the roll that is being overlapped. This will make for a solid smooth cutting surface.
* Overlap the turf rolls about 2” the entire length of the seam so that the roll with the seaming strip is still attached to the top.
* Place bags of infill every 4 ft on both sides along the length of the seam. This  prevents movement during the seaming process.
* Cut the top overlapped roll of turf by following the edge of the bottom roll with a utility knife.
* Do this with the full length of the seam. Once the seam has been cut, join the 2 pieces together to ensure a tight fit before seaming the rolls together. Continue to replace your utility knife blade after cutting 8-10 ft.
* Nail down the seaming strips on the sub base where the seam will come together. There should be an equal amount of seaming strip on each side of the seam.
* Apply adhesive over the entire surface of the seaming strip.
* Allow 20-30 min for the adhesive to set up and get sticky before seaming.
* Pull the artificial putting green turf over at the seam.
* Lay one roll onto the adhesive and seaming tape the full length of the seam.
* Carefully join the 2 rolls together.
* Press the seam in place to ensure good contact of the turf backing and adhesive.
* After the entire seam has been placed together walk over the artificial putting green several times.
* Allow 1 hour before moving on to the next step.

National Greens at home Putting Green: Shaping Your Green
* The synthetic turf is delivered in a rectangular shape. If you’re not adding a fringe turf to your putting green, cut the shape of your putting green using only your outside border. If you desire a fringe around your putting green, use a yard stick to assist with the measurement.
* Formula to determine the amount of fringe turf needed for a two foot collar of fringe: Total length + width Divide by 2.5
* Use a yard-stick to measure two feet in from the border.
* Using a string, mark your shape in 1 foot increments.
* Use a utility knife to cut along the outside perimeter.
* Run the fringe turf the length of the putting green on each side first, then the two widths. The grain of the fringe turf must run the same direction all around the green.
* Roll the fringe turf over one side the length of the putting green.
* Overlap the entire fringe turf just enough to cover the shape of your artificial putting surface on one side the length of your putting green.
* Locating the shaped putting green under the fringe, nail down the fringe into the sub base using 5” galvanized nails with small heads 2 inches out into the fringe from where the seam of the putting green turf and fringe turf will meet.
* Hammer the nails every 6 inches the entire length of your fringe turf. Nailing between the rows of stitching hides the nails.
* Now, come out 1’ into the fringe turf.
* Nail the fringe turf 1” out into the fringe every six inches the entire length of the fringe. Nailing the fringe at both the seam and a foot out from the seam will anchor the fringe turf in place and make for a tight fit.
* Do this for the entire perimeter of fringe turf.
* Finally ut along the outside perimeter where the fringe meets your border.

National Greens at home Putting Green: Infill
* Do not apply when wet. If the infill or putting green get wet the infill clumps together prohibiting properly application of the infill.
* Use a drop spreader 1/2 full with infill and spread your infill across the top of your artificial putting green.
* Aggressively brush in your infill.
* Infill until you have filled your artificial putting past the tips of the fibers.
* By infilling the fringe turf the fibers will stick straight up. You only need to fill the fringe turf half full to achieve this.
* Consistently brush against the grain of the fringe. This makes the fibers to stand up.
* Brush any excess infill off your artificial putting green.
* Sweep your artificial putting green a final time to remove any excess infill. You want to have 1/32” of the putting green fiber exposed.

National Greens at home Putting Green: Back to your cups!
* Locate the cup holes by pressing the synthetic turf with your hands. Using a utility knife cut the holes out of the turf.  Cut an X inside the hole.
* Now cut tightly around the inside edge of the cup. Take your time with cutting around the inner edge of the cups. After the holes are cut, trim the loose fibers around the cup with scissors.

National Greens at home Putting Green: The final steps!
* Rolling and infill of the green will determine the speed of you putting surface
* Using heavy weight roller, roll the green the length & width of the entire surface.
* Do this many times – both the length and the width of the putting green to achieve the speed you desire.

National Greens at home Putting Green: Post Installation Care
* Seasonally, brush your artificial putting green using a push broom. This will help stabilize the fibers, and keep the grass clean.  Any stains or spills that occur can be cleaned using a mild detergent and water.  A leaf rake or leaf blower can be used to remove any debris or foliage.

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A synthetic putting green is just one of the many unique amenities at “The Villas at Northwood Creek in Maumell, AR”. Arkansas National Greens was awarded the contract to construct  a synthetic putting green with six challenging holes.  The artificial golf environment is complete with chipping areas, sunken grass chipping bunker, and a  hitting mat that holds a tee up for a full golf swing. The mat is enclosed with a  net cage so you can take a full swing without being concerned about golf ball trajectory. National Greens also constructed a shuffle board court, horse shoe pit, playground equipment. All the play ground equipment is commercial grade and consists of a “spider climber, tire swing, and teetering bronco horse.  Underneath the playground equipment, Arkansas National Greens laid a two inch foam shock pad, and National Greens synthetic playground grass turf. A small amount of sand and then a rubber infill is what stands the turf straight up and adds weight so that it does not fly away in high velocity winds . The the two inch foam shock pad and rubber infill is mandatory so that it pass state regulation fall height tests.

As of today the project is still under construction but will be finished soon. The Villas Northwood Creek has set the curve when it comes to amenities for their residents. When you see all the amenities you will immediately feel like you are living on the premises of a private country club. The owners must have spent some long days and nights planning this perfectly laid out gated community. Far from apartment living,   “The Villas at Northwood Creek” show off  fine stone craftsmanship that can be found through out the property. These very private living spaces that will give you the feeling that you are not in Maumelle , AR. You really must see this style of renting a home that is like no other.

Following is one of the four designs we provided for the partners of “The Villas at Northwood Creek” so that they would see all possible options to enhance “The Villas at Northwood Creek”.

Arkansas National Greens has constructed many commercial jobs. We are very proud of our resume. There are many putting green companies popping up in Little Rock, Arkansas but there is only one true professional synthetic putting green company and that is National Greens.  Arkansas National Greens has a six year lead on all our competition  We strive to set up friendships with each person we do business with.  Our customers will never fill like a digit some where around the bottom line. Our testimonials will speak for them selves so check us out at (NationalGreens.com). National Greens was started in Little Rock, Arkansas and will continue to head quarter from here for the life of National Greens. Arkansas National Green’s attention to detail and emphasis on quality has allowed us to grow in a time when most business are down sizing.  Most synthetic golf green business last at the most 2 years. I personally have watched the same franchise company go through two owners in the last four years. This should be a huge concern when it comes to shopping for niche product like a synthetic golf green.  Your warranty only last as long as the company you bought your synthetic putting green from. Here is  a little history on Arkansas National Greens.

After graduating high school from Bryant, I started Earthworm Landscaping while I was going to college for computer aided drafting and business. A golf pro and friend of mine from Houston, Texas named Rick Lopez was having a synthetic golf green installed in his back yard.  Mr. Lopez had the insight to invite me down to watch because he knew I was landscaping my way through college and he believed this was a perfect transformation for my business.  Mr. Lopez was right. It was love at first sight. I had played Jr. golf and had a passion for the game so I immediately felt like I had received my calling. I then started Arkansas National Greens and have seen a clear direction since then. Rick Lopez is actually is in the process of becoming National Greens of Houston, Texas. With in two months houstontxputtinggreens.com will be up and running.

Thank you for taking the time out of you busy schedule to read Arkansas National Greens blog. Please leave a coment or question and it will surely be responded to.

Sincerely, Jeremy Still, Owner and Operator of Arkansas National Greens

Check back with our blog for some photos and videos. We filmed the entire project and are compiling the footage now. Design for the Villas at Northwood Creek

As one of the leading providers of sports-grade professional turf, National Greens supplies artificial grass and synthetic turfs for every type of business. From home-based daycares, to theme parks, National Greens caters to hundreds of thousands of visitors.

What makes the turfs of National Greens so perfect for commercial projects? The simple answer is the variety and high quality of National Greens’ products. We specialize in supplying turf to golf courses, several of which host major events in the golfing world.

All of our turfs are carefully prepared and designed to provide maximum comfort and functionality without compromising on appearance. Indeed, our synthetic turfs often look much better than the real thing.

Plus, for theme parks and water parks, the customizable turf solutions from National Greens provide additional safety and cleanliness. Artificial turfs are more cushioned than natural alternatives, including natural grass. They are also a lot easier to maintain, however they are being used.

At National Greens, we also specialize in providing our clients with a whole range of turf types to meet their specific needs, including turfs such as:

• FRESH CUT 67
• FRESH CUT 107
• IRON WOODS
• BUMP AND RUN
• CLASSIC 36
• REALISTIC
• SAW GRASS
• TURF LAWN 26
• TRUE GRASS XL42
• TRUE GRASS XL24
• SOD GRASS
• CLASSIC 48
• PLAYERS CHOICE
• PLUSH ONE
• PUTT ONE
• TRUE PUTT
• ALL SPORT
• SPORT TURF (SR)
• SPECIAL
• T-TURF

Each one of our turf options has incredible features that ensure its optimum function as a safe, comfortable, attractive turf that requires minimal maintenance and lasts for up to fifteen years without ever a dull patch emerging in that time.

Installation and maintenance are also no problem at all. Installation takes about 30 minutes on average, and you can use your turf right away once the installation is complete. Comfort and maintenance are also taken care of thanks to our unique layering system, which includes the following:

(a) A granulated rubber layer that allows light to penetrate into the set up even while the entire grass ground offers a soft feel and, among other things, makes it easier to walk around in.

(b) Rounded silica sand that serves as a synthetic soil and creates a soft feel of the entire setup.

(d) A Duraflo ™ Backing System that stands as a mid-ground connection between the substances contained in the upper and lower ground layers.

(e) A leveling layer that allows the water to penetrate through the drainage zone and allow a lengthened stay in the set up to reduce the constant need for water.

(f) A drainage zone that releases water absorbed within the synthetic grass system.

(g) Geotextiles that make it easier for the nutrients from the compost ground to penetrate the upper level of the set up and provide the entire grass with the mineral nutrients it needs from the actual ground to be able to keep its rich green color.

(h) Natural Subgrade (Compost) that acts as a soil-like ground level of the entire set-up, providing access to the natural nutrients needed to make the synthetic grass appear as natural as it should be.

Owners and managers of amusement parks – theme parks, water parks, you name it – they have a lot to worry about day in, day out. They have to focus on the safety of their patrons and guests, minimizing the risk for all forms of accidents and maximizing sanitation. They also have to keep an eye on the aesthetics, ensuring that things stay as clean and tidy as possible. In many ways, a clean, tidy, and safe theme park is destined to be a successful one.

With a synthetic turf solution from National Greens, however, theme park owners are in a position to address the needs of their clientele without having to spend a fortune on maintaining and cleaning their turf throughout the theme park or  water park space.

Artificial turf is, in fact, perfect for any high traffic area because it is so easy to keep clean and to maintain. There’s also little reason to worry about people falling and seriously injuring themselves on synthetic turfs, as these systems are heavily cushioned with multiple layer systems to provide additional padding and protection while simultaneously ensuring proper irrigation.

For more information about National Greens’ synthetic turf products, or for pricing information and discounts available to larger companies, call or visit us online today.