Artificial turf has changed significantly over the past decade. Modern synthetic grass products look and feel substantially different from the flat, plastic-looking turf of earlier generations — the fiber technology, blade shapes, and infill systems used today produce a result that reads as natural grass from most viewing distances and holds up far better under foot traffic, the strong inland Wellington sun, and the demands of everyday outdoor use.
In Wellington, artificial turf solves problems that natural lawn grass simply cannot handle reliably. Paddock edges, barn approaches, and yards shared with horses, where hooves and constant traffic churn sod into dirt. Side yards and dog runs where pet traffic destroys natural turf within weeks. Shaded areas under mature oaks along the property line where grass refuses to establish. And the broad open lawns where meeting the county's irrigation limits and still keeping grass green is a season-long fight.
The installation process matters as much as the product. A properly prepared base — compacted aggregate at the correct depth with adequate drainage — is what separates a turf installation that stays flat, drains well, and looks right for years from one that develops soft spots, holds water, and starts to ripple after the first Wellington rainy season. Patios Pools Driveways Inc. installs turf with the same attention to base preparation and drainage that applies to every other surface we install.