Lush green artificial turf backyard with clean paver borders, a dog play area and a shade sail, Arizona stucco home in the background

Tempe Artificial Turf

Artificial Turf Installation in Tempe, AZ

Synthetic turf for yards, dog runs, play areas and putting greens, built on a base that drains.

Artificial Turf for Tempe Homes

Artificial turf gives you a green, usable space without mowing, overseeding or watering a lawn through the summer. It works best in the places a lawn gets the most wear: dog runs, kids' play areas and small backyard lawns.

How long turf lasts depends on the base. The old grass and roots come out, the ground is excavated, and a crushed-rock base is laid, graded and compacted so the surface stays flat and water drains through instead of pooling.

One thing to plan for: turf gets hot in direct afternoon sun. A shade tree, shade sail or a quick rinse before play makes a big difference in a Tempe summer.

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Close-up of realistic artificial turf blades with a clean seam and paver edge

Turf Options

Compacted crushed-rock base being leveled with a plate compactor before turf installation

Compacted base

Excavated and built up with crushed rock, graded and compacted.

Pet-friendly artificial turf area with a dog bowl and a shade tree

Pet turf

Turf and infill that drain quickly and rinse clean for dogs.

Backyard artificial putting green with a flag and fringe turf

Putting greens

Short-pile green with fringe for a backyard practice area.

Artificial turf play area with a swing set in an Arizona backyard

Play areas

A soft, even surface under swings and play sets.

Turf or Natural Grass?

Artificial turfNatural grass
WaterNone for the turfFrequent in summer
MowingNoneWeekly in season
Summer surfaceHot in direct sunCool
Best forDog runs, play areas, small lawnsLarger play lawns with shade

Artificial Turf Installation Questions

How long does artificial turf last?

Quality turf on a well-built base typically lasts many years. Heavy pet use and full afternoon sun shorten that, which is why material choice matters.

Is turf good for dogs?

Yes, with turf and infill made for pets and a base that drains. Regular rinsing keeps odors down.

Does Tempe give a rebate for artificial turf?

Tempe's grass removal rebate requires the converted area to have at least 30% low-water plant coverage, so a turf-only conversion may not qualify. Check the current rules with the City before you plan around it.

Can turf go next to a pool?

Yes. We edge it so it does not shift and keep drainage away from the pool deck.

Get a Free Artificial Turf Estimate

Tell us the size of the area and how it will be used. We will measure and recommend turf.

Call 602-905-5688

Free estimate, no obligation

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