Month: August 2023

As you can tell from the title of the post, this garden had to be a lot of things: very low maintenance, drought tolerant, and modern. My client was going to move into their ADU and wanted the outdoor space to help compensate for how compact the inside is.The concrete walls and patios were poured…

Michael Ellena has put in time at Anderson Japanese Garden, then replaced my dad at Kurisu International, left there to start a high end aesthetic pruning firm, and has been involved with Portland’s Japanese Garden. He also occasionally designs beautiful gardens for private clients. His design style lean towards traditional Pacific NW / Japanese, with…

Certainly. Landscapes can definitely be a DIY project for many. So when I design for you to DIY, how does it differ from any other design?Landscape Design for DIY Installation:Elements. I won’t design an element that I know you should not tackle yourself. This means, for example, that while I can include a fountain or…

A large property in Hillsboro, OR with a mature garden. The trees all stay but lawn goes away. What replaces it? For this design and build project we envisioned a strolling garden with two main areas. One area is open and linear with shade loving plants and boulders flanking the path. The other area is…

Low voltage landscape lighting systems are pretty simple. You have a transformer with a timer and/or photocell plugged into one of your outlets. From there 12 gauge wire runs to each of your fixtures. Where connections are made you will have some silicone filled wire nuts. That’s it.You probably don’t care too much about what…

Perennial gardens, landscapes made up of primarily flowering perennials and grasses, have come into their own. Designers like Piet Oudolf, Beth Chatto, Nigel Dunnett (and many others- those are just my favorites) have shown us that gardens do not have to revolve around trees, shrubs, and manicured lawns.Perennial garden design PortlandThe new perennial gardens take…

The artificial agility turf from us at Turf Outlet provides an ideal space for athletes to train and compete. As a result, it is an advantageous surfacing material for numerous types of athletic spaces and facilities, including: With our agility turf, your athletes can train and compete better than ever. Plus, it is incredibly low…

If you’re looking for the perfect summer project to take up this upcoming season, consider increasing the value of your Santa Monica, CA home by installing artificial grass landscaping! A residential turf landscape from Waterless Turf is great for California area homes and properties as it focuses entirely on sustainability without sacrificing aesthetics. Discover just…

If you’re a pet owner, then you know that keeping your pet healthy and happy is a top priority — for dogs, this includes having an outdoor space with grass. If you’re looking for an alternative to traditional, expensive sod that just ends up dying, then pet-friendly artificial grass might be the perfect option for…

Benefits of Turf Grass for Pets and Pet OwnersAs a pet owner, you want to provide your furry friends with the best care possible, and that includes giving them a safe and comfortable place to play. Installing the Waterless Turf pet turf system in your yard is a great way to do just that! In…

Our Everglade Series includes six gorgeous artificial turf products: Everglade Fescue, Everglade Spring, Everglade Fescue Light, Everglade Spring Light, Everglade Fescue Pro, Everglade Spring Pro. Everglade Fescue/Spring features a 1.635-inch pile height and a 60-ounce face weight, making it a perfect landscape alternative for moderate traffic levels. Our Everglade Light products are lightweight, soft to…

Whether you’re looking to upgrade the look of your Laguna Niguel home or want to provide a fun and safe environment for your family, Ags Turf has the right artificial turf for your residential installation! We hand select every synthetic turf product that we install to ensure that it looks like natural grass from up-close…

Spring in San Clemente means fun and sun as we transition to summer, but it also means pollen allergies. With the warmer weather comes elevated pollen counts and a resulting increase in hay fever symptoms. Approximately one in six Americans suffer from grass allergies, also called hay fever, which can result in symptoms such as…

Face weight is another factor in a turf product’s durability. Face weight is the weight of the fibers within the product. The heavier the face weight is, the stronger and more hardwearing it is. Our lightest option, Everglade Fescue Light, has a face weight of approximately 50 ounces, whereas our most heavy-duty option, Tacoma, comes…

Many homes are now converting to artificial grass in Laguna Niguel due to its durability and natural appearance. Although artificial turf was once unsightly and unnatural in appearance, advancements in technology in recent years have made it possible for our synthetic turf products to be completely natural looking and even softer than real grass. However,…

Outdoors, absorbed infrared sunlight is transformed into heat. Conventional dark colors, like those in standard artificial turf, absorb infrared light, causing high heat buildup and raising surface temperatures. With heat-reflective dark colors, like those used in our TigerCool turf products, infrared light is reflected instead of absorbed, causing a decrease in heat buildup. In a…

It’s getting warmer every day in Laguna Niguel, and soon the blistering summer heat will be out in full force. When the weather heats up, you want your backyard to provide an oasis where you can cool off and make the most of the sunshine. Whether it’s you, your kids, or your pets, no one…

Endorsement – Is your installer supported by the company you’re buying your artificial turf from? Most synthetic turf suppliers will have vendors that are covered under their manufacturer’s warranty, and choosing a company that is not endorsed by the supplier could compromise that warranty. Ags turf has a vast selection of synthetic grass products to…

It’s no secret that installing artificial turf for your home or business is an investment that pays for itself. However, the quality of the investment is only as good as the team responsible for installing it. Of course, you’ll want to make sure that your artificial turf installer has the reputation and product knowledge to…

Once untreated artificial turf breaks down from prolonged exposure to the sun, it will begin to stretch out and sag. This sagging creates wrinkles, which can pose a grave threat to the safety of your family and guests who visit your home and spend time on your artificial grass lawn. By protecting your turf from…

UV-TREATED ARTIFICIAL TURF HELPS PREVENT BLADES FROM SPLITTINGWhen exposed to high levels of sunlight, the threads of your artificial grass blades can start to come apart. The weakened blades are further compromised with foot traffic and heavy use of the synthetic turf, which results in the artificial turf grass being ruined and exposing the artificial…

If you’re a home or business owner and you’re considering investing in artificial turf, you likely want to make the most of your investment. One of the primary reasons why people make the switch to synthetic turf is that, unlike natural grass, artificial grass doesn’t fade or lose its color so easily. However, this isn’t…