What Does a Great Synthetic Turf Sports Field Maintenance Routine Look Like?

Establishing a Great Turf Sports Field Maintenance Routine In part 1 of this blog series, we discussed the do’s and don’ts of synthetic turf sports field maintenance. In Part 2, we are taking a closer look on the key areas of maintenance you should conduct regularly.  Regular turf maintenance is actually quite simple, especially compared […]

Caring for Your Artificial Turf Sports Field in the Winter

Fall sports are over and winter is setting in. What should you be doing to make sure that your artificial turf sports field is game-ready in the spring-time? Thankfully, winter field maintenance is a breeze with a high-quality synthetic turf system. We hope you and your grounds team will make use of this handy guide […]

Why Do Municipalities and Parks and Rec Choose Envirofill and Safeshell?

The benefits of a good turf system are clear: they’re easy to maintain and require less water than grass while offering premier experiences in athletics and outdoor enjoyment in recreational and park settings. It comes as no surprise that parks and rec departments, school districts, and city officials are choosing to install synthetic turf fields […]

Synthetic Turf Systems Explained

If you’re just beginning to explore the possibilities of an artificial turf field for your school’s athletic facilities, you’ve probably come across a whole slew of new terms and words that may have you scratching your head. And while the vocabulary related to synthetic turf fields may puzzle you at first, it doesn’t have to […]

Before and After Synthetic Turf Field Makeovers

Here’s a round-up of some of our favorite artificial turf field projects from the past few years. The Wheeler School upgrades to an artificial turf sports field with Safeshell When a donor at Wheeler School, an independent N-12 school in Providence, Rhode Island, granted funds for the refurbishment of the outdoor artificial athletic field, there […]

How Will Your Synthetic Turf System Perform Over Time With Envirofill?

The opening of a new synthetic turf field is a big deal. After months or possibly years of planning, the anticipation is intense. Athletes, coaches, parents, school administrators and the community are all waiting to set foot on the new field, catch that first pass, and kick the first goal. New field owners are extremely […]

Beyond Crumb Rubber: A New Era in Turf Infill

The turf system was truly a revolutionary invention in the 1960s and changed the very nature of outdoor recreation in the United States. It gained popularity quickly, and the benefits were clear for athletic fields: this brave, new system required less time and resources to maintain compared to traditional grass and mimicked a neatly cut […]

What is the Timeline for Installing New Artificial Turf For Your School?

Choose your Infill First Over the years, schools have continued to discover the value of replacing natural grass with artificial turf. From saving operating expenses on maintenance to enjoying a perpetually green field and consistent playing surface, artificial turf seems a quite obvious choice. However, developing a timeline for installing new artificial turf must be […]

ADA Accessibility Testing on Motz Synthetic Turf Infill Systems

Did you know there are an estimated 3.3 Million wheelchair users in the United States? That number is increasing every year. There are also tens of thousands of playgrounds throughout the United States. The problem though, not all these playgrounds are accessible by everyone. There is a growing focus to ensure new playgrounds are ADA […]