By providing non-profit pet rescue organizations and animal care facilities that install EasyTurf grass in their landscapes the ability to earn money back through referral purchases, EasyTurf has created a new donation source that benefits both the consumer and the non-profit organization they hold most near and dear.

The consumer benefits from the beautiful, maintenance-free lawn they have after installing EasyTurf artificial grass, plus the added cost savings – as much as 70 percent on reduced water bills, not to mention the reduction in lawn maintenance costs. The referring non-profit earns a monetary donation with each referral purchase.

Several pet rescue and animal welfare non-profit organizations have taken advantage of the program after installing EasyTurf at their facilities, including the Helen Woodward Animal Shelter in San Diego and the San Diego Humane Society & SPCA at both locations (North and South). EasyTurf’s Outreach Program creates a fundraising stream back to these non-profits to show its appreciation for their contributions to the community. EasyTurf synthetic grass products’ excellent reputation for quality, durability, cost savings and remarkable landscape beauty allow both non-profits and consumers to feel comfortable and confident in the referral process.

“New customers acquire beautiful, problem-free lawns, and non-profits receive much needed funding and donations,” says EasyTurf President David Hartman. “We are excited about our new outreach program and the financial benefits that participating pet rescue and animal welfare groups will receive in these tough economic times.”

Fed up with the never-ending headaches of broken sprinklers, unreliable landscapers and astronomical water costs, Fresh MXN owner Claudia Vallarta was looking to slash her unruly landscaping costs at her 14-restaurant chain. Having already installed EasyTurf artificial grass at her home outside of San Diego with excellent results, she decided that synthetic landscape cover was the answer to her restaurant woes as well.

Unfortunately, she thought she could save money by purchasing synthetic turf for the restaurants at a local box store and had her landscaper install it, only to regret the decision quickly.

“It did not meet my expectations, it matted down quickly,” Vallarta says. “I realized right away that not all synthetic grass is created equal, so I started over with EasyTurf artificial grass.”

Once Vallarta made the decision to install EasyTurf synthetic grass at her restaurants, she never looked back. Offering unmatched drain-ability, durability, and a realistic lush landscape, the EasyTurf grass provided the low maintenance, cost-cutting, water conserving solution she was looking for. Additionally, the EasyTurf synthetic lawn was easily precision cut by installation experts to fit around existing landscapes, hardscapes and walkways for a beautiful appearance.

Fresh MXN Restaurant chain joins a growing list of notable commercial clients, including Walt Disney World Resorts, Sea World San Diego and the United States Marine Corp who have used EasyTurf in parks, businesses, city landscapes, municipal landscapes, water district landscapes, schools, day care centers, animal shelters and other outdoor spaces across North America.

“EasyTurf grass provides companies with the ability to enhance their appeal and incorporate an innovative, cost-effective, welcoming landscape that speaks volumes to that company’s unique brand,” says Easy Turf President David Hartman. “EasyTurf’s superior synthetic grass and exceptional customer service continue to attract commercial businesses searching for high-quality aesthetic improvements that enhance their green footprint by cutting back on water usage, and by taking advantage of EasyTurf’s 100 percent recyclable qualities.”

The Ewa Beach playground project aligns with EasyTurf’s growing list of high profile projects calling for the highest quality artificial grass products available. EasyTurf has earned its high quality reputation as a FieldTurf Company, the industry leader in community parks and playground surfaces throughout North America.

EBCBDO, a nonprofit focusing on improving the quality of life for Ewa Beach residents, applied for and was awarded a $90,000 grant from the City of Honolulu to rebuild the playground, designated unsafe and shut down by the city in 2011. EBCBDO turned to two innovative playground partners: Kompan (playground equipment) and EasyTurf (surfacing) to build the one-of-a-kind “Explorer Dome” playground on the island of Oahu.

“The playground is very unique,” says Christiane Bolosan-Yee, EBCBDO President. “It’s the first in the state, and there’s nothing like it anywhere else.”

Despite limited funding, the EBCBDO chose to invest in the highest quality playground equipment and surfacing products available – products that would save money in the long term by offering low maintenance, water-conserving and cost-cutting solutions. Because EasyTurf synthetic grass can be installed and fit virtually anywhere, it went in with precise cuts around an existing landscape, fountains and walkways for a spectacular appearance. EBCBDO officials motivated a force of resident volunteers to prep, clean and remove old asphalt and debris from the project area, inspiring residents to work together and share the sense of pride that came with accomplishing the renewal of their community playground.

With the help of Kompan, EasyTurf, EBCBDO and community volunteers, residents now have a safe, fun place to play.

In addition to the Ewa Beach community playground, EasyTurf has provided the surface cover for some notable parks, playgrounds and kid-friendly recreational spaces including Walt Disney World Resorts, Sea World San Diego, San Diego’s Wild Animal Park and The Learning Care Group schools and day care center facilities across North America.

EasyTurf is the exclusive artificial grass surface used by Kompan, the international industry leader in playground equipment.

“EasyTurf provides communities with the ability to enhance their appeal by providing an innovative, cost-effective, welcoming and safe landscape surface for their residents,” says Easy Turf President David Hartman. “EasyTurf’s superior synthetic grass and exceptional customer service continue to attract communities, cities, schools and other family-friendly facilities searching for high-quality aesthetic improvements with minimal upkeep, water and labor costs.”

Many businesses, communities, municipalities, schools and military installations turn to artificial grass as a landscape alternative to benefit from dramatically lower water and maintenance costs. These potential savings lead directors and decision-makers to EasyTurf synthetic grass, providing a beautiful, cost-effective solution to installing and maintaining landscape areas.

Specialists in residential and commercial landscape renovations as well as new construction landscapes for outdoor spaces, Midwest Exterior Concepts is renowned for incorporating functionality into landscape design. The addition of EasyTurf artificial grass to its line of state-of-the-art landscape solutions is a natural for Midwest Exterior Concepts. Customers looking for the ultimate artificial grass to meet a range of residential and commercial demands will enjoy the expertise and peace of mind that Midwest Exterior Concepts brings to the table.

The Des Moines-based experts in landscape design and installation fulfill each customer’s individual landscape needs by establishing a plan for a beautiful, trouble-free lawn that addresses customer’s concerns and meets all their demands. EasyTurf synthetic grass can solve many common yard concerns beautifully with a perpetually rich-looking lawn that efficiently addresses problems associated with dog urine, shade, and drought tolerance while lowering lawn watering and maintenance costs.

Most importantly, Midwest Exterior Concepts is focused on creating an atmosphere that fits with each individual customer’s environment and vision, while choosing the best artificial lawn solution to fit each individual budget. Their staff has built a reputation for delivering expertly installed outdoor spaces that are as functional as they are beautiful.

As an EasyTurf Authorized Dealer, Midwest Exterior Concepts has the qualifications and expertise to sell and install EasyTurf’s superior quality synthetic grass, and to access FieldTurf’s innovative product development technology. By positioning itself as an EasyTurf Authorized Dealer, Midwest Exterior Concepts can provide the Iowa market with EasyTurf’s high caliber artificial grass and artificial grass products.

“We’re thrilled to have such a high caliber company as an authorized representative for EasyTurf,” says Andy Cromer, EasyTurf Director of Dealer Development. “Midwest Exterior Concepts’ far-reaching knowledge of outdoor space design and installation, and their reputation for excellence aligns perfectly with the reputation we nurture through the EasyTurf and FieldTurf lines of synthetic turf..

“We’re looking forward to a long and successful partnership with Midwest Exterior Concepts as we build our customer following throughout Iowa and the adjacent states.”

Initially established as the Denver Brass & Copper Company, DBC Irrigation Supply has been a successful distributor of quality landscape and irrigation supplies since the 1940s. With 11 branch locations in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, and four additional branches in Texas, DBC offers its customers expert support, value-added services, and the convenience of multiple locations.

“We are very proud to have a partner with such proven performance and influence in their market,” says Steve McLean, Director of Sales at EasyTurf. “DBC Irrigation is a quality group of people and will represent us well.”

EasyTurf is expanding its network of resellers across North America, offering a full line of synthetic turf products and all associated supplies as part of the UltimateGrass line.

UltimateGrass is designed to alleviate many issues linked to other synthetic turfs. Technologies like UltraDRAIN drainage allows the UltimateGrass turf to drain through 100 percent of each square foot installed. The highest quality materials are used to create the “blades” of the UltimateGrass lawn, delivering a natural, comfortable and realistic turf product.

UltimateGrass artificial landscape cover won’t soak up pet wastes, and liquid waste drains freely with zero absorption. Made from 100 percent polyethylene, UltimateGrass is fully recyclable.

Menards made the decision to partner with EasyTurf /Tarkett after buyers conducting an exhaustive product line review for the retail giant determined that UltimateGrass by Tarkett alone met its strict standards for high quality and affordability. UltimateGrass, the residential and commercial landscape equivalent of artificial athletic turf leader FieldTurf, is now available in all Menards locations throughout the Midwest. In addition, UltimateGrass by Tarkett has become Menards’ newest national supplier of artificial grass landscape products for pet, playground, and golf greens.

As applications for synthetic grass solutions increase throughout North America, demand follows. Artificial turf, originally created for sports field and golf applications, has experienced a spike in popularity in both commercial and residential landscape settings. Expensive and time-consuming maintenance and water conservation concerns have driven the switch to artificial grass at commercial and municipal landscapes, pet facilities, childcare facilities, rooftop greenscapes and military building projects of all sizes.

Synthetic turf has become the preferred landscape design solution, surpassing sod and other natural landscape products. Menards recognized the increasing marketplace demand for artificial landscape products and chose UltimateGrass by Tarkett in order to provide its customers with the highest quality artificial grass products in the industry.

Unlike other traditional products within the home improvement industry, the synthetic grass industry is not reliant on new home construction for survival. In fact, installing an artificial lawn is the perfect project for a do-it-yourselfer.

“It is an exciting honor to form this joint partnership with Menards and experience the rapid expansion of our innovative, industry-leading products across North America,” says EasyTurf President David Hartman. “This welcome opportunity means accelerated growth for the UltimateGrass line, and we are ready to keep up with customer demand through our partnership with Menards.”

First, so we’re on the same page, smelts are a family of small fish common in North American and Northern European lakes. The Delta Smelt, is found in the Sacramento Delta of California, and is an endangered species.

Southern California’s water supply is again the focus of local leaders and media, and recent article by the San Diego Union Tribune.  Pumping restrictions to protect smelt, pollution, lack of snowfall, water storage – they all play a part in the challenges California faces with r details the issues again coming to a head.  Pumping restrictions to protect smelt, pollution, lack of snowfall, water storage – they all play a part in the challenges California faces with regard to its water supply.

Historically and potentially, what that means to the consumer is increased water rates. You could likely see another hike your monthly bill – you could be paying more for your showers, to wash your laundry and dishes, to water your lawn …

Unless that is, you have an EasyTurf lawn.The lush green grass is the most realistic synthetic turf on the market. Artificial grass could help you save up to 70% on your water bill, you will also save time and additional money as EasyTurf is virtually maintenance free.  With water rates on the rise, now is a good time to consider EasyTurf.

So, it might be a stretch, but one thing EasyTurf and smelts have in common is a sincere appreciation for water conservation!

Airports worldwide are incorporating Air FieldTurf,a specialized artificial turf that stand up to the demanding requirements of airfield activitie, into a plan to help increase safety and efficiency. FieldTurf, the worldwide leader in synthetic grass surfacing solutions, developed this product specifically for the unique needs of airport operations.

Air FieldTurf’s innovative aviation turf is one of only two systems approved by the FAA for use on airfield surfaces, according to FAA Advisory Circular No: 150/5370-15A, Airside Applications for Artificial Turf.

“Safety and efficiency are vital to the effectiveness of any airfield,” said Air FieldTurf spokesperson David Hartman. “Air FieldTurf’s groundbreaking artificial grass improves both and is a smart investment for any airport.”

Aviation grade artificial turf contributes to improved visualization for pilots in all weather conditions by creating a clear contrast around the edges of runways and taxiways. Air FieldTurf reduces the amount of FOD on airport surfaces lessening the possibility of damage to expensive aircraft engines. The need for airfield maintenance is greatly reduced as is the risk from migratory waterfowl.

Air FieldTurf significantly improves access for rescue and firefighting crews with a stable and safe surface for ambulances, fire trucks and other emergency response vehicles. Surface drainage is greatly improved and the need for mowing is eliminated entirely.

Boston Logan, San Francisco, John F. Kennedy, Charles de Gaulle and Hong Kong International Airports have all installed this technologically advanced turf to improve runway and taxiway shoulders. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar chose Air FieldTurf to provide greater pilot safety and to protect their multi-million dollar aircraft.
Air FieldTurf incorporates more than forty patents for products, installation methods, infill systems and adhesives. FieldTurf’s constant efforts in product research and development continue to fuel the engineering of revolutionary products that dominate the synthetic grass industry