Do you have a brick-and-mortar business? If the answer is yes, then you’ve probably got a lot on your plate. That said, you also have to think about your business from many angles; one of the things you have to think about is the appearance of your business and the safety of your customers while they are on your property. On that note, everyone knows that clean, well-manicured grounds are a bonus for business, but what about maintenance? Sports fields, including golf courses, are very expensive to maintain as it is. When they have regular grass, the maintenance costs really sky rocket. By far the best solution for businesses that need the benefits of grass or attractive turf, is an artificial version of what same material.

But why should you settle for an artificial turf? Are you, in fact, settling?
In reality, artificial turf is easier to maintain and safer for everyone who is using it. Why is this? One of the ways to understand the benefits of artificial turf is to look a t the composition of artificial turf.

The following list shows the level composition of every synthetic grass group installed in the ground:

(a)    Grass fiber: this is the top most layer, the actual synthetic green grass

(b)    Granulated Rubber: this layer allows the light penetrate in the set up while giving the entire grass ground a soft feel that makes it easier to walk around in.

(c)    Rounded Silica Sand: the silica sand stands as the synthetic soil which is again rounded to contribute to the soft feel of the entire setup making it homier for kids to play in.

(d)    Duraflo ™ Backing System: the backing system stands as a mid-ground connection between the substances contained in the upper and lower ground.

(e)    Levelling layer: the levelling layer allows the water to penetrate through the drainage zone and allow a lengthened stay in the set up to reduce the constant need for water.

(f)    Drainage Zone: the drainage zone releases the water after it is used for the most time needed for the set up to be fed the water it needs to stay robust.

(g)    Geotextile: the textile makes it easier for the nutrients from the compost ground to penetrate the upper level of the set up and provide the entire grass with the mineral nutrients it needs from the actual ground to be able to remain its rich green color.

(h)    Natural Subgrade (Compost): This is the soil-like ground level of the entire set-up; from here comes the natural nutrients needed to make the synthetic grass appear as natural as it should be.

With these layers present in the set up, it could be seen how much safer it is for people to use the artificial turf, whether it’s simply a turf they’re walking on or they happen to be playing sports of some kind. The rubber base of the upper synthetic green grass layer makes it a safer surface for all variety of activities.

Besides that, it could also be noted how important it is to manage the entire setup with minimal time. With real grass, maintaining it would take time and lot of water, whereas with the synthetic setup, the maintenance needed is minimal giving you more time to give attention to more important issues of your business.

So what types of turf can you get?
At National Green, we offer Fresh Cut 67 and 107, with monofilament or dual-filament (67 versus 107), a polyethylene finish, sand filling, and urethane backing.

For a very high quality natural feel, we also offer Classic 36, Realistic, Saw Grass, Turf Lawn 26, True Grass XL42, True Grass XL24, Sod Grass, and Classic 48. These turfs offer varying degrees of the most natural finishes and feels available, plus high quality draining features in some cases, along with other additional safety features suitable for application in larger spaces.
We also offer a range of turfs that are especially designed to be durable for sporting activities, including the Iron Woods and Bump and Run designs, which are serviceable on golf courses for chipping, driving, and t-boxes; Player’s Choice, Plush One, Putt One, True Putt, All Sport, Sport Turf, True Putt, Special, T-Turf.

Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, at National Greens, we specialize in manufacturing the turf you need for your commercial and residential projects. Contact us to find out about available turfs for sports, residential, and commercial projects.

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Going green is currently a hot topic in the business world, and more and more companies are joining  the battle for preserving the environment. Your business can make an impact on the environment through green initiatives, and at the same time benefit from it in various ways. Employing green practices in your company creates interest from your customers, investors, and your employees. Being a socially responsible company enhances public image and creates a positive reputation that gives your company a competitive edge. Even though most companies are picking up on the idea of making their  business practices more eco-friendly, the common misconception that going green is too expensive is also very present. The truth is that greening your business is not only good for the environment, but it can also be good for the bottom line.

The money you save on operating costs adds directly to the bottom line, so saving on energy operating costs through conservative use of energy and some low-cost energy improvements can increase your profit substantially. Some of the steps you can follow to decrease your energy costs include:

Use office equipment with energy saving features Replace incandescent lights (standard, flood, halogen) or T12 fluorescent lights with CFs or LEDs to reduce energy use Replace office equipment with Energy Star rated appliances

Your business can save a significant amount of money by reducing waste. Waste reduction results in lower waste removal costs, and also cut costs on raw materials, office supplies and equipment. By implementing practices to reduce waste you can improve your company’s efficiency and productivity.

Your company can start minimizing its waste by using less paper. There are various alternative ways for your company to communicate without using paper, such as  phone, email, texting, online meetings and so forth. Keep copies of important emails and files on your computer or store them online, and send company updates through email instead of on paper. When printing is necessary, try printing on both sides of the paper if your printer supports duplex printing. Use old sheets of paper for scrap paper or note-taking.

Start a recycling program in your company. Think of ways to reuse old items. Refill your ink cartridges. There are many office supply stores that take back ink cartridges and give you discounts when you purchase new ones. Use real, reusable coffee cups instead of buying paper ones. Reuse cardboard boxes from shipped supplies for your own shipping and recycle what you can not use.

By working from home whenever possible, you can save travel costs through telecommuting. Consider having some employees telecommute from home couple of days a month and teleconference their meetings to save energy and time. If possible, encourage employees to walk, bike, or take public transportation to work.

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