American Fork, Utah
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Artificial turf for American Fork yards: lawn swaps, putting greens, dog runs, play areas and turf around courts, on a base built to drain on slow lakebed silt.
“My yard looks better than I imagined, and several neighbors have already asked who did it.”
“they will definitely be my go to landscaper for many years!”
Artificial Turf in American Fork
Turf makes sense in a lot of American Fork yards. The city meters its pressurized irrigation and is phasing in tiered rates based on lot size and use, so every square foot of thirsty lawn costs more as the years go by. Turf takes water off the spots where grass struggles anyway: narrow side yards, park strips, dog runs and the edge around a court.
The catch is drainage. Turf has to let water and pet urine through, and the base under it has to move that water away. On the lakebed silt and clay that covers much of town, water drains slowly, so a thin base turns into a wet, smelly layer by the second summer. We dig deeper there and give the water a way out.
Before you swap lawn for turf, check the rebate rules. American Fork is on the Utah Water Savers list for lawn replacement, and work cannot start before the program's pre-inspection. The program has its own rules on what counts as a water-wise swap, and they can change, so we confirm current terms, city rules and your HOA before we price the job.
American Fork sits at the foot of Timpanogos where the river comes out of the canyon, so one town runs from soft lakebed silt that ponds and settles on the flats to boulder ground at the canyon mouth, all watered on the city's metered PI schedule.
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The American Fork challenges
Silt and clay hold water. If the turf base sits in a bowl of native soil, rain and urine collect under it with nowhere to go. We dig the base deeper on these lots and add a drain path where the yard needs one.
Turf gets hot in July sun. Lighter colors, a cooling infill and shade from a tree or a pergola all help. When we can, we put play and pet areas where they get shade in the afternoon, when the surface is hottest.
Dog areas need a base that drains fast and an infill that fights odor. A quick hose rinse on hot days helps too. We build pet runs with that in mind, with a deeper base and a way out for the water, not as a plain patch of turf.
Poor seams show, and they lift over time. Loose edges let weeds creep in. We glue seams, fasten edges to a solid border and lay every piece so the grain runs the same way. Done right, you have to hunt to find where two rolls meet.
The J&H approach
We take out the old lawn and soft soil, add a compacted base and set the grade so water drains away from the house. On silt we go deeper and plan where the water will leave the base.
Different turf works for play, pets, putting or just looks. We bring samples so you can feel them and see them in your own yard light before you choose one. Dogs and kids are hard on cheap turf, so we tell you which ones hold up.
We roll out, seam and fasten the turf, then brush in the infill. Edges tie into pavers, curbing or rock so the finished turf looks like it belongs in your yard. We clean up and haul off the old sod before we leave.
What homeowners say
"We had a really big project (full lot project) and a crazy timeline, and Jackson and his team were awesome. They are very efficient, work hard to get things done quick, and the quality of their work is top-notch. Great company. Great guys. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping needs."
"Jackson and his crew did a phenomenal job on our back yard. I had a vision and they brought it to life. We had them do a retaining wall, grading, underground trampoline, sprinkler system, and sod. They met deadlines, communication was on point, and the whole crew was friendly.…"
"…The job was completed quickly without sacrificing quality, and the results exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely hire this team again and recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping help."
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