Prosper Artificial Turf Questions

Bigger than most people first picture, if you want room for longer putts. A green somewhere around 300 to 500 square feet leaves space for a few cups, while a smaller green of about 150 square feet suits short putts near the patio. We'll help you fit the size to your yard and budget, then put the price in writing.

You can chip onto one, but the turf and infill make a big difference. Some putting surfaces hold a chip better than others, and a fringe of longer turf around the green gives short shots a softer landing. If chipping is a big part of your practice, tell us early so we choose the turf and plan the fringe around it.

We can't promise that, and nobody honestly can. Many HOAs in Prosper's master-planned communities ask homeowners to submit plans before changing their landscaping. Texas Property Code 202.007 protects drought-resistant landscaping and water-conserving natural turf, but it doesn't mention artificial turf, so check your HOA's guidelines and get approval in writing before you schedule.

Most associations want a simple drawing of where the turf will go, the product name or a sample, and how the edges meet beds and fences. Your HOA's design guidelines should list exactly what they need.

We mostly install in backyards, and front yards are where HOA rules tend to come up most. Before you plan anything out front, read your HOA's landscaping guidelines and ask the board directly. It's better to have that answer in writing first.

Any time of year can work, since turf doesn't need a growing season to take hold. Some homeowners wait until the fence and patio are finished, which makes the layout easier to plan. If your HOA requires approval, start that request first, because it can take a while.

Turf lawns we install usually come in around $10 to $12 a square foot. Size, base prep and turf grade decide where yours falls, and a yard with tight access or lots of curves can land higher. Send us a few details and we'll follow up with a written quote.

Putting greens typically fall between $15 and $25 per square foot, more than a turf lawn because the base takes more shaping and putting turf costs more. Cups, contours and a fringe all affect the final number, which we'll confirm in a written quote.

It depends on the yard, so we'll spell out what's included in your written quote. If something about your yard changes the price, like extra grading, the quote will say so.

It's normal to compare a couple of quotes before deciding. Check that each one covers the same area, base work and turf grade, so you're comparing like with like.

It warms up in direct afternoon sun, more than grass does. Shade from a patio cover or trees helps, lighter turf colors tend to run a little cooler, and a quick spray from the hose brings the surface down before the kids go out. Most families plan the play area for the shadier side of the yard.

It can, as long as the base is built for it. Clay holds water, so we grade the yard to move rain away from the house and compact a layer of crushed stone under the turf to give water somewhere to go. A turf lawn laid straight over clay is where the puddles and soft spots come from.

Timing depends on the size of the yard, how much base work it needs, weather and how easy the gate is to get through. Ask about it when you request a written quote.

Less than grass, though not none. Blow or rake off leaves, brush the busy spots now and then so the blades stand back up, and rinse where the dog goes. A putting green also wants its infill topped up when it gets low.

Yes. Along with Prosper, we install artificial turf in Celina, McKinney, Aubrey and Gunter. If you're nearby but not sure you're in range, send us your address and we'll tell you.