Monthly Archives: January 2013

Synthetic Turf Orange County

Synthetic Turf

TRU Landscape Services just completed a landscape installation in Mission Viejo. Mission Viejo is a city located in Orange County, California. This landscape renovation project had many important details, the most important decision the owner had to make was to install grass or install Synthetic Turf. The owner wanted to install real grass but they were afraid that the 75 pound puppy would tear it up. Another problem was that the grass area was only getting 3 hours of sun. Most grass needs a minimum of 4 hours of sun light to be healthy. Our customer likes to travel and didn’t want to worry about the gardener going in the back yard and leaving the gate open. By installing artificial turf the customer could lock the gate and not worry about the gardener.

Astro Turf Install

One of the most important steps to install Synthetic Turf properly is the foundation. Like most things in this world if the foundation is not done properly the rest of the project will either fail or not look proper. We have been out to several Synthetic Turf installs where the contractor skipped the first step and the most important step, installing the base. If you fail to install the base properly the artificial turf will sink when walked upon. TRU Landscape Services likes to use decompose granite (DG) for our base. A lot of companies use road base, which is crushed up concrete and asphalt. The down side to using road base is that the Artificial Turf has to be installed with large nails. Large nails work fine but we like using large staples which hold down the Synthetic Turf  better.

After installing 4” inches of  DG and getting the proper compaction, we install our plastic edging. Our edge’s are the strongest in the industry. If you would like to hear more about our edge’s please call us toll free at 1-866-487-1359. TRU Landscape Services doesn’t want to give away all of our trade secrets to installing Synthetic Turf properly!  Next we lay down a landscape fabric which will help stop the weeds from growing. You can skip this step but you will have several weeds growing through in a couple of months. If the contractor says he’s spraying a chemical that will block the weeds, ask them how long that will last? Most chemicals only control weeds up to one year. After installing the fabric we install the Synthetic Turf.   Last step is to back fill the turf. TRU Landscape Services has been installing Synthetic Turf  for over a decade in Orange County.  When you hire us to install your Synthetic Turf you can feel assured that you are getting a certified installer. All of our installers have been working for us for over 5 years.

Landscape Company

TRU Landscape Services has been performing landscape services throughout Orange County, California for the last 25 years. We offer competitive landscape contracting services including general landscape construction, hardscape construction, water features, ponds, Putting Greens, we also offer Low Voltage Lighting, Synthetic Turf, Fire Pits, plus many other services.

Please call TRU Landscape Services toll free at : 1-866-487-1359

Drought Tolerant Plants

Orange County Landscape

If you are looking for an installation of drought tolerant plants or “xeriscaping,” you’ve come to the right place.  TRU Landscape Services has been landscaping in Orange County California for over 25 years.  This experience means we know which plants will thrive, and which will have a hard time surviving.

Because we care about the environment and saving you money, our goal is to conserve water.  With state of the art sprinkler systems, and drought resistant plant installations your Orange County landscape will thrive.  The following blog is about one low water landscape.  If you’re already interested in getting an estimate on your own drought tolerant landscape, call us today at 1-866-487-1359.

TRU Landscape Services just finished a landscape project in Anaheim. The city of Anaheim is surrounded by the cities of Yorba Linda and Orange. Disneyland is located in the city of Anaheim. Our project was to install sprinklers, concrete curb and low water plants. We gave the customer an estimate and went over some ideas with them. Shortly after that they hired us to landscape their front yard. The customer wanted a dry river running through their front yard. TRU Landscape Services thought that a concrete curb would be the best application to outline the dry river bed.

Bobcat Orange County

The area in which we were landscaping had a huge mound of dirt. This mound was causing the water to run towards the house. This wasn’t good, we were surprised that the house didn’t have water damage. So on the first day of work we took our Bobcat and removed the dirt down to a level grade. We did leave a little pitch on the yard so that the water would drain forward away from the house. After removing the dirt we installed the sprinklers. For this project we installed Rain bird 4” 1800 series. We installed all new pipes and fittings. TRU Landscape Services has been performing landscape projects for over 25 years in Orange County.

Landscape Borders

After finishing the first day we came back on the second day and installed a concrete curb for the dry river bed. We prefer using this style of landscape border. Being made out of  concrete the curb should last for many years of enjoyment.  After finishing the border we installed a landscape fabric to block future weeds from growing. Next we placed the boulders in place.

Low Water Plants

On the final day we installed the gravel down the dry river. Next we installed all of the plants. This area could have been installed with grass, but by installing low water plants, this customer will save hundreds of dollars on water. Not to mention that these plants won’t need to be trimmed or cleaned but for a couple times a year. If your looking to landscape your property with low water plants or a dry river bed give TRU Landscape Services a call for a free estimate.

Orange County Landscape

TRU Landscape Services has been performing landscape services throughout Orange County, California for the last 25 years. We offer competitive landscape contracting services including general landscape construction, hardscape construction, water features, ponds, Putting Greens, we also offer Low Voltage Lighting, Synthetic Turf, Fire Pits, plus many other services.

Please call TRU Landscape Services toll free at : 866-487-1359