Frequently Asked Questions

Please refer to the section labeled "Products" for additional information about our grass.

Is your grass similar to carpet or astro-turf?
No. It's actually synthetic grass combined with sand and recycled crumb rubber. The fibers are 1.5" to 2.5" long depending on the product. A unique blend of rubber crumb and sand is spread over the top of the synthetic grass. This anchors the synthetic turf securely in place and makes it look and feel just like natural grass.

What is the life expectancy of the grass?
The turf comes with a limited 5-year warranty; actual life expectancy is 15-25 years.

Where can our grass be installed?
Virtually anywhere that natural grass is able to grow!
It can also be installed in any area that natural grass can't grow (ex: desert areas and extreme cold climates)! All you need is a fairly level surface with a porous base that will allow the rainwater to seep into the ground through the perforated holes in the backing of the lawn grass. Since most of the rainwater drains directly through the turf, it is not necessary to "crown" your surface.

What holds the turf down?
The turfs own weight will usually be enough (approx 1/2 lb per sq ft), but some infill is required to help the fibers stand up naturally to help prevent "matting", and this infill will additionally assist in weighing the turf down so it doesn't shift or move. A combination of sand and rubber infill seems to be the most popular. Many prefer the "soft" feel of rubber granual infill for where use is greatest, and sand infill (it's less expensive) for those lawn areas less frequently used.

How is our grass different from other synthetic turf?
Our turf fibers have been manufactured to resemble real grass. The turf fibers have been curled and spring-set to help prevent "matting" over time. The fiber component consists of UV protected "polyethylene," which is the softest fiber component in the industry. There has been extensive research and development to get these advanced fibers to the point they are today. Please refer to the section labeled "Product Info" for additional Product information.

How long will my grass last and how well does the grass hold up to all outdoor environments and will it fade?
Our turf is assembled using the finest UV treated polyethylene, water resistant fibers. It carries a 5 year limited warranty against excessive wear, fading, and sun. With basic customer care and the application of our annual UV enhancement treatment, your grass can last 10 years or more. Please refer to the section labeled "Product Info" for additional Product information.

Is the grass maintenance free?
When was the last time you owned something that was totally "maintenance free"? Our grass is "hassle-free". Our gras is as maintenance free as it gets! Once installed, just keep the leaves and debris off the surface, if you see any weeds, just spray or pull them out, just like you would with your real grass lawn.

How do you keep your grass clean?
Leaves/Pets, etc...
It's simple, just like regular grass. Use a rake or blower to clean up the leaves. To remove animal feces, you can just scoop it up and wash the area with a garden hose, just like you should with real grass. Urine flows through just like rainwater. Our grass actually makes a great dog run area!

What happens when it rains or snows?
During the manufacturing process, our turf is specifically perforated with holes engineered to accommodate the normal drainage requirements of rainstorms and snowstorms. The water simply drains through the small drainage holes into the Earth. The sand and rubber infill will help to absorb and hold the water which will eventually drain through. During heavy rains some water will run off the top of the surface just as it would with natural grass or dirt. This actually is a big advantage over rock, since the infill will allow for evaporation, while the perforated holes allow for vertical drainage, compared to that of rock alone.

Mold & Flammability?
Fire: Generally speaking, the turf is much less flammable than live natural grass (and many times less flammable than dead natural grass). The sand and rubber infill also helps to prevent a fire from spreading, and can often extinguish a fire.

Mold: Natural grass will support the growth of mold more than synthetic grass.

Why should I install a Forever Green lawn?
Real grass lawns are not only expensive, but they require irrigation and weekly maintenance, such as: mowing, watering, fertilizing, thatching, weeding, edging, chemical pesticides, and winter over-seeding. Our lawns save you these expenses and hassles!

Can the grass be sculptured around walkways, pools, plants, or trees?
Yes, just like real sod grass.