If you read this blog, you’ve likely stumbled across many iterations of the word “synthetic turf”. There’s “fake grass”, “artificial turf”, and “artificial grass”, just to name a few. Up until now, you might have even thought those terms can be used interchangeably, but believe it or not there’s a big difference between artificial turf…
How to Choose the Right Kind of Playground Surface for Your Child
What is the Difference Between Rubber Mulch and Artificial Grass for Playgrounds? Playground owners have been debating between these two popular playground surfaces for years now, but we’re here to settle the debate. The biggest difference between the two? Artificial grass for playgrounds is a much safer surface for outdoor activities. It has been made…
5 Reasons to Install Artificial Grass on Your Patio Area
What is Patio Turf? Artificial grass patio turf is an artificial surface made to look like natural grass, specifically for your patio, deck, balcony, or terrace areas. The materials used in these types of surfaces are usually made of plastic or rubber and has a special membrane that protects it from UV rays and rainwater,…
The Factors Affecting Artificial Putting Green Cost in 2022
As an avid golfer, you may be looking for ways you can increase your time on putting greens to improve your short game for 2022. One desirable option is to install a custom-designed synthetic turf green in your own backyard, allowing you to practice your technique and skip the green fees whenever you have a…
Proper Landscape Photography
When working a job, it is important to document it with pictures. As you are taking pictures it is important to know how to take quality pictures. Since a lot of the jobs you will be working on are landscaping jobs, it is important to use landscape orientation when taking photos. Landscape orientation is when…
How to Upgrade Your Man Cave
Amaze and Entertain Guest with a Putting Green Inside Your House STI of Chattanooga completed a job inside a residential home. The customer wanted an indoor putting area, in his man cave, to entertain guests. This way, they can practice their putting year around. The putting green installed replaced tile inside of the home. The…
STI of Atlanta Featured on HGTV!
STI of Atlanta was recently featured on season two of the HGTV show Rock the Block. This show is a designer competition show where the contestants work in teams of two. Each team is given a house to renovate and design, and they are all given the same amount of money at the start of…
Synthetic Turf is Perfect for Pets!
Artificial turf is quickly becoming one of the top choices for homes and pet facilities. With its low maintenance upkeep and high flow drainage rates, artificial turf has proven to reduce the costs of providing a clean, safe environment for pets to play. Cement can cause cuts and abrasions and gravel can irritate paw pads,…
Will A Synthetic Turf Lawn Drain?
Customers will often ask if a synthetic turf lawn will drain as well as or better than a natural turf lawn. The short answer is yes. We at STI are here to help you Experience a GREENER WORLD with the SoftLawn Permeability System. Your lawn needs to function as a lawn and it needs to…
Why should you choose STI for your next synthetic turf application?
There are many reasons why someone might choose to replace their existing lawn or landscaping with STI synthetic turf. Some popular reason we’ve found that people have chosen Synthetic Turf International turf over competitors are as follows: • Proudly Made in America • Premium Quality • Lush Natural Look • Soft Plush Feel • Environmentally…