Guides · Northern Colorado
Everything you need to decide on artificial turf.
102 straight-answer guides for Northern Colorado homeowners: cost, HOA and town rules, pets, putting greens, heat, snow and more. Each one opens with the short answer.
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102 questions to settle before you dig.
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102 guides in 13 topics.
- Is artificial turf or real grass better for a yard with dogs?
- Can dogs dig through artificial turf, and how do you stop a digger?
- Can dogs poop on artificial turf, and how do you clean it up?
- Which turf infill should I use for dogs: zeolite, coated sand or plain silica sand?
- How do I get the dog urine smell out of my artificial turf?
- Is artificial turf safe for dogs and cats?
- Pea gravel or artificial turf for a dog run: which works better?
- Is 'pet turf' really different from regular artificial turf, and is it worth paying for?
- Why is my artificial turf melting near the house, and how do I stop window reflection?
- How do I clear snow off artificial turf, and is ice melt safe on it?
- Does artificial turf fade in the Colorado sun, and how fast?
- Does artificial turf freeze, and what does a Northern Colorado winter do to it?
- How hot does artificial turf get in a Northern Colorado summer, and what cools it down?
- Is hail damage to artificial turf covered by homeowners insurance?
- Why does my artificial turf give me static shocks, and how do I stop it?
- What edging should artificial turf have where it meets rock, beds or concrete?
- Nails or staples: how should artificial turf be fastened down?
- Can artificial turf go on clay soil, and what changes if my yard is clay?
- Can artificial turf be laid straight over my grass, dirt or old rock, or does it all have to come out?
- What happens to artificial turf when it rains, and why does water puddle on mine?
- Do I need gopher or vole wire under artificial turf?
- How long does artificial turf installation take, from the first call to a finished yard?
- What do I need to do before the turf crew arrives, and what happens on install day?
- What happens to my sprinkler system when the lawn becomes artificial turf?
- Building a custom home in Northern Colorado: when does artificial turf go in, and how does it fit the landscape plan the town and HOA approve?
- What base goes under artificial turf, and how deep do you dig?
- When should I install artificial turf in Northern Colorado, and can it go in over winter?
- What face weight should artificial turf be, and is heavier always better?
- Does artificial turf need infill, and which kind: silica sand, coated sand, organic, rubber or cooling infill?
- What pile height (blade length) should I get for my yard?
- What should a turf spec sheet say for turf that will hold up in a Northern Colorado yard?
- Is Home Depot or Costco artificial turf good enough, or do I need installer-grade turf?
- What makes artificial turf look real instead of like green carpet?
- How often does artificial turf need more infill, and how much?
- Why is my artificial turf sinking or uneven, and how do you level it?
- Why is my artificial turf wrinkled or rippled, and is that normal after install?
- Does artificial turf get moldy or grow moss, and why would it here?
- How do I get rid of old artificial turf in Larimer or Weld County?
- How do I clean artificial turf, and which cleaners are safe to rinse off in Northern Colorado?
- How do I fix matted, flattened artificial turf, and do I need a power broom or turf sweeper?
- How do you patch a burn, hole or tear in artificial turf?
- How do I get leaves, cottonwood fluff and pine needles off artificial turf?
- My turf is worn, rippled or flat. Should I repair it or replace it?
- Why can I see the seams in my artificial turf, and can they be fixed?
- Why are the edges of my artificial turf lifting or curling, and how do you fix them?
- Why are weeds growing through my artificial turf, and how do I stop them?
- Can you chip onto an artificial putting green, and will it hold the ball?
- How much does a backyard putting green cost, and what makes one cost more?
- What goes into designing a custom backyard putting green: contours, cups, fringe, bunkers and how it ties into the yard?
- How do I maintain a backyard artificial putting green through the year?
- How big should a backyard putting green be, and how many cups does it need?
- Can I build a putting green on a sloped backyard, and how much slope is too much?
- Can you light a backyard putting green for night putting, and what do Northern Colorado outdoor lighting rules allow?
- What stimp speed should a backyard putting green run, and how do you measure it?
- Will artificial turf help my grass allergies, and can you be allergic to the turf itself?
- Does artificial turf attract mosquitoes, ants, fleas or other bugs?
- Can I put a fire pit or grill on artificial turf, and can turf catch fire?
- Is artificial turf flammable, and is it safe close to the house on a wildfire-prone lot?
- Is artificial turf toxic for kids and dogs?
- Why does artificial turf have rubber pellets, and are crumb rubber fields safe for kids?
- Should I put in new sod or artificial turf, and is turf worth it over time?
- Is artificial turf or xeriscape (plants and mulch) the better lawn replacement for my yard?
- Should I plant a low-water grass like buffalograss, blue grama or microclover instead of artificial turf?
- Is artificial turf worse for the environment than a watered bluegrass lawn here?
- What should go under a swing set or playground: padded turf, rubber mulch, wood chips or pea gravel?
- Turf, pavers or a concrete slab for a patio or side yard on Northern Colorado clay: which holds up?
- How much does artificial turf cost in Northern Colorado?
- Should I install artificial turf myself or hire a professional?
- Will artificial turf help or hurt when I sell my house in Northern Colorado?
- How long does artificial turf last in Colorado’s sun, hail and freeze-thaw?
- How much artificial turf do I need, and how much of my yard am I allowed to cover?
- How much maintenance does artificial turf actually need in Northern Colorado?
- What should I ask an artificial turf installer before I hire them?
- How can I check my installer actually put down the base, barrier and pad I paid for?
- What does a "limited warranty" on artificial turf actually cover, and what does it leave out?
- Can a golf course or club use synthetic turf for tees, practice greens or a short-game area in Northern Colorado?
- How long does a synthetic turf sports field last, and what does replacing it involve?
- Should our school, park or club choose a synthetic or natural grass field in Northern Colorado?
- What maintenance does a synthetic turf sports field need through a Northern Colorado year?
- Can a Northern Colorado dog daycare or boarding kennel use artificial turf in its yards, and how do they keep it from smelling?
- Is artificial turf a good idea around a pool or hot tub?
- Can I put artificial turf around my trees without hurting them?
- Is artificial turf a good fix for a shady or north-facing yard where grass won’t grow?
- Is artificial turf a good idea for a narrow side yard?
- Does artificial turf make sense on an acreage or estate lot in unincorporated Larimer or Weld County, and where should it go?
- Can artificial turf go on a slope or hillside, or do I need a retaining wall?
- What does a backyard sports area on artificial turf need: a kids' soccer field, bocce court, pickleball or a batting cage?
- How do I design a front yard with artificial turf that looks right and meets my town’s planting rules?
- How do you plan a backyard around artificial turf with a patio, fire feature, outdoor kitchen or pergola, and in what order does everything go in?
- Can you put a swing set on artificial turf, and how do you anchor it?
- We just bought a new build with a dirt backyard. Can turf go straight in, and what about the builder’s grading?
- Can artificial turf go over a concrete patio or slab, or should the concrete come out?
- How do you put artificial turf strips between pavers or flagstone?
- How much of my backyard should be turf, and where should rock or plant beds go instead?
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