Comment: Not too long ago I was questioning whether or not to put artificial turf in my backyard. After relocating to Southlake, I was surprised how much rain the area recieves and how muddy my dogs' paws were from coming in from our weed-like grass. I mention weed-like grass, because in Kentucky, we spray weed killer on St. Augustine grass that y’all grow here. I invested a lot of money in my backyard between the pool, patio, furniture and landscaping; but, it just did not look complete with the brown grass/weeds. My hubby was apprehensive about investing in artificial turf. I told him we would save money on water, fertilizing and landscapers. (All of which have proven true.) Now that we have the turf in, he constantly tells me how right I am. (This does not happen in my 25 years of marriage, so this speaks volume.) So if you are considering turf get it!!! You will love, love, love it! Honestly, it is the wave of the future in the luxury home market and my real estate agent INSISTS it adds real resale value. Okay if I’ve convinced you to get turf, let me tell you who to buy it from and why...
THE top pool builder in Southlake uses Wintergreen and I can assure you that it is for a reason. My sales manager was Charlie Baxter. Write this name down and request him when you get a quote. You WILL thank me later. He not only knows his stuff, but he goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy. For example, I wanted extra long artificial turf (almost 3 inches) and he talked me into 2.5 inch turf because he felt it was more advisable with 2 giant dogs and a small one. I was concerned because I did not want the dreaded “putting green” looking turf that I saw other companies put in. He sent me to a showroom, where I was able to walk on it and see the colors of a vast assortment of turf. Then once I narrowed it down, he provided me with houses where I could see the turf at in person. (BTW the product he sold me is a perfect length and color).
Charlie knows his materials (Materials made HERE in the USA that is backed with a 15 year warranty). This is what he has built his whole career on-it’s his speciality. For example, he took the time to show me how his product has some brown-like thatch in the bottom which makes it realistic. Also, he told me that some vendors quote turf that is cheaper, but not as dense. That is the reason why it does not look as lush. Remember DENSITY, it’s important.
Okay, now pay attention, this is the real special part about Wintergreen. My overflow pipe for my pool broke. (It happens, but for me it happened two weeks after turf.) I called Charlie and he came out in the rain that very hour and lifted up the turf (I mentioned he’s in sales right-not the installer) so that my pool company could fix the faulty pipe without damaging the turf. Then he grabbed a shovel and pitched in with the pool builder, so my pool would not flood my patio. I can guarantee you will not find anyone else out there willing to go above and beyond like Charlie and Wintergreen did for me.
I like the product so much that I am installing it in my front yard as we speak. If you want to check my property out, just have Charlie send you my way, and I would love to show you in person.