Fancy yourself or your kid as the next Tony Finau? Utah has a proud tradition of golf and many homeowners dream of bringing the course home to the backyard. However, putting greens are so difficult to maintain and keep playable in our arid, desert climate, that it has remained a dream for most people. Not…
Households in Utah spend anywhere between $38 and $130 per month on water, with average water and sewer bills weighing in at about $58/month. The largest proportion of usage is in the summer months. On average across the U.S., around 30 percent of the monthly water bill is from outdoor usage, and the majority of…
Do you think you need grass for a verdant, natural-looking backyard? That’s not so these days, with many grass alternatives available. Utah homeowners can create natural-looking environments that are also kind on resources like water, fuel, and chemicals. Kentucky Bluegrass or Tall Fescue may have the “look” but lawn grass usually requires considerable maintenance to…
Utah homeowners switch to artificial grass for a variety of reasons—but a leading one is to avoid the maintenance associated with mowing, watering, fertilizing, and weedkilling. It’s true—most homeowners never see a weed after switching to artificial turf; but are weeds impossible or can weeds grow through artificial grass? The good news is that you…
One of the main things you need to get right when planting grass seed in Utah is the timing. Establishing a lawn with our variable climate and soil conditions can be challenging. However, you can improve the chances of success by understanding the type of grass seed you choose as well as the local climate…
Utah’s mountains, plateaus, and deserts provide a variety of different climate types in Utah—which means that no one grass seed stands out as the leading choice for a new lawn. From the arid parts to the cooler and more humid part of the state, a variety of soil and yard conditions also make establishing and…
Utah and the other western states know all about the benefits of artificial grass, which is increasingly being used to replace real grass in homes, schools, sports fields, etc. across the country. From huge college football fields and NFL stadiums to small-scale backyard landscaping—and everything in between—synthetic turf’s popularity is growing as it’s rolled out…
Utah is ranked as the fourth driest state in the U.S. Much of the state is classed as “abnormally dry” or “moderate drought” and the extreme southwest of the state is experiencing severe drought. This makes drought-tolerant grass a necessity for most Utah homeowners, who must also keep a constant eye out for water usage…
Do you want to install a backyard pool with decking but are not sure about the best design? Strangely, perhaps, Utah is one of the states with the fewest pools installed in backyards. However, that’s changing. The number of backyard pools in Utah has doubled since 2017. A pool with decking is a great addition…
Looking for ideas for a makeover for your backyard spaces? Only around one in five new homes in Utah have decks, which is a little surprising. A backyard deck is a great way to modernize or stylize your backyard and increase the value of your home while also providing a practical space that all the…
