Turf Talk
News, tips, and expert advice from Arizona Turf Masters, installing turf across Arizona since 2006. Keep your lawn looking great year-round.
Oct 26, 2026, 12:50 PM
Arizona's drought map shrank this fall and Lake Powell rose, but the Colorado River is still in trouble. Here is what the storms did and did not fix, and what it means for your yard.
Oct 13, 2026, 10:32 AM
The dog pee smell everyone warns you about is real. It comes down to how the yard was built and how it is kept up. Here is the honest version.
Oct 1, 2026, 10:43 AM
What turf actually holds up in Arizona sun. The specs that matter, picks for lawns and dogs, and honest heat advice from an installer since 2006.
Sep 22, 2026, 5:03 PM
A melted section of artificial turf is almost never defective turf. It is usually reflected heat off glass. How to spot the source before it costs you.
Sep 2, 2026, 12:42 PM
Every fall, Arizona homeowners scalp and reseed with winter rye. Here is why you can skip overseeding and still have a green lawn all winter.
Aug 26, 2026, 2:04 PM
A Biltmore area HOA converted 30 plus front yards in 2010. Sixteen years later, what that decision tells boards about reserve components and funding.
Aug 18, 2026, 11:48 AM
What a Phoenix monsoon really does to artificial turf, why turf puddles, how roof runoff and borders trap water, and the post-storm routine I use.
Aug 6, 2026, 2:23 PM
How hot artificial grass gets in Arizona summer, and the simple habits that keep it comfortable for your dog.