Artificial Turf in Maitland, FL

Artificial turf in Maitland is often a lakefront decision. Wikipedia counts 21 lakes in the city, the largest being Lake Maitland at 451 acres, with Lake Lily, Lake Sybelia and Lake Minnehaha among the others. Water covers about 1.12 of the city's 6.48 square miles. On lots that slope toward a shoreline, what you put on the lawn ends up in the lake, and that changes the case for synthetic grass.

Less fertilizer, less runoff

A natural lawn on a lakefront lot usually needs fertilizer, weed control and pest treatments to look its best, and summer storms carry some of that downhill. Turf needs none of it. What it does need is a base that lets rain soak through. DEP's synthetic turf rulemaking slides called for a porous base at least three inches deep and drainage that prevents pooling, and that is the standard we plan Maitland lots around.

Grading on a lakefront lot

Shoreline yards bring their own problems: soft, damp soil near the water, a high water table and gentle grades that can trap puddles. We probe the soil before quoting. Where the ground stays wet, we excavate deeper, add more aggregate and grade the base so water moves through and down rather than across the turf. We also leave a planted buffer at the water's edge instead of running turf to the shoreline, which looks better and keeps the bank stable.

Mosquitoes and standing water

Orange County Mosquito Control tells residents to tip out any standing water because it is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. A poorly drained low spot in a lawn, turf or grass, does the same thing. A correctly pitched, permeable turf base drains within minutes after a storm, leaving fewer puddles for mosquitoes to use.

The Lake Lily and Lake Catherine corridor

Wikipedia describes a historical corridor of century-old homes in the Lake Lily and Lake Catherine area that are still standing and occupied, and the city's landmarks include the Maitland Art Center, designated a National Historic Landmark in 2014. For older homes like these, we favor quieter, natural-looking turf and keep it to back and side yards when the front landscape is part of the house's character.

Condos and townhomes

Census estimates show 44.4% of Maitland homes are owner-occupied, with 2.16 persons per household, so many residents live in condos, apartments or townhomes. DEP's FAQ says the state turf rule does not apply to condominiums or address HOA rules, so association approval comes first. We can prepare samples and spec sheets for a board.

Offices at Maitland Center

Maitland is not only lake houses. Maitland Center, established in 1982 beside Interstate 4, holds more than 400 businesses and over 45 office buildings on about 226 acres, according to Wikipedia. Office entries, courtyards and break areas there are commercial jobs, which DEP's FAQ places outside the state's single-family turf rule, so local site and stormwater requirements apply. We confirm those with the property manager before quoting and schedule around business hours.

Maitland services

• Lakefront and in-town turf installation
• Pet turf for dogs that love the shoreline
• Putting greens with lake views
• Play-area turf with padding
• Commercial turf for offices in the Maitland Center business district
• Repair of sunken, puddling or faded turf

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Maitland is part of our regular Orlando-area service area. Call (689) 210-0756 and we will walk the lot with you and leave a written quote.

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