Artificial lawn installation for Colorado homes
A synthetic lawn replaces natural grass with a turf surface set on a compacted aggregate base, so it stays green through July heat and January freezes without mowing or irrigation. Front Range Turf installs residential lawns in Broomfield, Thornton, Boulder, Erie, Longmont and nearby cities.
Why homeowners switch
Bluegrass wants a lot of water in a dry climate. Many Front Range cities limit lawn watering to set days in summer, and turf lets you skip that entirely. You also lose the weekend mowing, the fertilizer, the reseeding and the patchy spots under shade trees.
What a good install looks like
The turf is the part you see, but the base decides how it ages. We excavate, grade for drainage, lay a compacted aggregate base, add a weed barrier where it makes sense, secure the edges, join seams tightly and brush in infill so the blades stand up. Skipping base work is how lawns end up with dips and ripples.
Built for this climate
Colorado turf has to handle intense UV at altitude, hail, wind and repeated freeze-thaw. Clay-heavy soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry, so grading and base depth matter more here than in a mild climate. Your estimate covers how we would handle drainage and slopes on your specific yard.
Where it fits
Turf works for full front or back yards, side yards that never grow grass well, strips between a patio and a fence, dog runs, and small courtyards. It also pairs with pavers, flagstone and raised beds. Pick a pile height and color that look right next to your home, and ask to see samples in your own light.
Common questions
Do I have to give up all of my grass?
No. Many homeowners turf one problem area, such as a shaded side yard or a play area, and keep the rest of the landscape. We can plan the edges so the turf meets beds, patios and walkways cleanly.
Can artificial turf be installed over existing grass?
The old sod and the soil beneath it need to come out. Turf placed over living grass settles unevenly as the roots decay, so a proper install starts with removal and a compacted base.
Related services
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Backyard Putting Greens
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Commercial and HOA Turf
Low-maintenance turf for offices, rooftops, entries, common areas and multifamily communities.
Ready to plan your turf project?
Request a free estimate and tell us about your yard.