Artificial Turf in Longwood, FL

Artificial turf in Longwood makes the most sense for people who plan to stay, and Census data says most residents do. About 69.4% of homes are owner-occupied, and 88.3% of residents lived in the same house a year earlier. When you expect to use a yard for many years, the up-front work of removing sod and building a proper base pays off over a long stretch with no mowing, fertilizing or reseeding.

Families, dogs and daily wear

With an average of 2.46 people per household, plenty of Longwood yards see kids, dogs and backyard games every day. That kind of traffic wears paths into St. Augustine grass. We choose blades by use: a dense, springy pile for play, a pet-rated turf with a fully draining backing for dogs, and a shorter, firm surface for putting. Under a swing set or play structure, we add a shock pad beneath the turf.

Heat: the honest part

Synthetic grass gets hot. UF/IFAS turfgrass scientist Marco Schiavon has reported that artificial turf can reach 174°F on the hottest summer days, while natural grass stays closer to 102°F. We tell every Longwood customer this before they buy. Lighter-colored and heat-reducing blades help, as do shade trees, sails or a quick rinse before play on a July afternoon. For a play area in full sun, we may suggest placing it where the house shades it in the afternoon.

Trees are part of Longwood's story

Longwood is home to Big Tree Park, where the Senator, a bald cypress estimated at about 3,500 years old, stood until a fire brought it down on January 16, 2012. Its companion, Lady Liberty, an 89-foot cypress about 2,000 years old, stands about 40 feet from where the Senator grew. If your lot has large trees of its own, they shape the plan. We work around them, keep the base porous so rain reaches roots, and leave a planting ring rather than running turf up to the trunk.

Downtown and the historic district

The Longwood Historic District, bounded by West Pine Avenue, South Milwee Street, Palmetto Avenue and CR 427, holds 37 historic buildings, including the Bradlee-McIntyre House and the Longwood Hotel, and was listed on the National Register on October 5, 1990. If your home is inside that area, ask the city whether front-yard changes need review before we schedule.

Watering rules you leave behind

Seminole County falls within the St. Johns River Water Management District. Under the district's standard rules, homes can water up to two days a week during daylight saving time and one day a week in standard time, never between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Once turf is in, the only water it needs is the occasional rinse. DEP's proposed standards also call for capping irrigation in turf areas, so plan on shutting off or redirecting those zones.

Services for Longwood homes

• Front and back yard turf installation
• Pet turf and dog runs
• Putting greens with fringe and cups
• Playground turf with padding
• Turf for small businesses and offices
• Turf repair, re-stretching and replacement

Next step

Call (689) 210-0756 to set up a visit. We will measure, check drainage and trees, and leave you a written quote.

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