They say necessity is the mother of invention. In the 1960s, Mexican businessman Enrique Corcuera proved just how true that is with his creation of a new racket sport: padel. Also called padel tennis, it went on to take over Europe and parts of Latin America, gaining footholds in Spain and Argentina. Now, it’s driving […]
Gradually growing in popularity before full-on exploding in 2020, most of us are by now familiar with the runaway success of pickleball. Now, a new racket sport is coming up in the wings. You guessed it: We’re talking about padel. Padel — also sometimes called padel tennis — isn’t actually a new sport. Invented in […]
You’ve made a smart choice by deciding to install artificial turf in your backyard. It’s low maintenance, environmentally friendly, and, most of all, safe for your kids! But winter’s around the corner, and along with it, ice and snow. What does this mean for your lawn or your kids’ playground? How do you protect it? […]
What is Envirofill® made of? Beneath the surface of Voca, Texas’ serene landscape lies a treasure: the finest quartz sand, found nowhere else on earth. It has a round shape, allowing water to flow more easily. Further, it does not degrade when it comes in contact with harsh chemicals and resists compaction. For high-performance artificial […]
As a homeowner, your yard is often the backdrop of your family life. It’s where your children play, your dogs scamper around chasing squirrels, and where you host your famous barbecue parties. It may even be your favorite summer vacation spot. Therefore, your yard’s ground needs to be supportive, safe, and functional for all these […]
Artificial turf has come a long way from its earliest rug-like prototype in the mid-1960s. So has artificial turf infill. Not long into synthetic turf’s life, infill was recognized as essential for adding safety, comfort, and playability to turf systems, as well as for keeping turf blades upright and looking fresh. Since then, artificial turf […]
You may have had an inkling, but in case you didn’t know, anyone who golfs secretly wishes they had a putting green in their backyard. Even casual golfers who only go to the course once in a blue moon have considered the idea at one time or another. And why wouldn’t they? The ability to […]
Are you designing a backyard oasis for your family at home? Safe, non-toxic, environmentally-friendly options are just an order away –but which one should you choose? Motz proudly offers two turf infill options that lead the way for the new generation of artificial grass products that are earth-friendly, toxin and allergen-free, and ideal for homes […]
https://youtu.be/f0ctu_r6S1o A lot of folks with synthetic grass lawns say they love how low maintenance their turf is. But for those with a Fido afoot, TLC will sometimes be needed to eliminate a common turf issue for dog owners. We’re talking about the smell that happens when artificial turf and dog urine mix. Artificial turf […]
It’s well established that synthetic turf looks great year-round, unlike natural grass. But it can actually be the better pick for the environment, too. That may seem counterintuitive. After all, how can artificial grass be more environmentally friendly than plain old natural grass? The truth, though, is that synthetic turf systems — especially those that […]
