Monday, December 19, 2011

A Softer Playing Surface For Kids

When it comes to kids, we always want what is best for them. There are only a few who would not do everything they can to make sure their kids are safe.

The great outdoors is one of the things Australia is famous for. Moreover, it really is a great country to grow up in. We are lucky that children in Western Australia can play outside all year round, but we also have to be careful to ensure that our kids are protected – whether it is topping up regularly with sunscreen, making sure they

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Synthetic Sports Turf’s Tide is Turning

We often talk about synthetic turf as being a viable alternative to natural grass because of the climate in Western Australia. But when it comes to sports, even in countries where the climate is well-suited to growing lush, green grass - the use of synthetic turf is becoming more and more common.

Two major reasons for the switch to synthetic grass in sports are durability and maintenance – regardless of the climate.

Ask the groundsman at your local sports venue how to keep a top quality

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Bowled Over in York

You may already have read about our growing reputation for supplying some of the best and most modern synthetic sports surfaces in Western Australia. We are proud of the various high performance facilities that we have installed and we have just broadened the Green Planet Grass repertoire to include lawn bowls, which is of course very popular across Australia.

Any bowls enthusiast will tell you that the quality of the surface is paramount to ensure reliable and consistent performance, and

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Thursday, December 8, 2011

Here’s A Question For You: When Did You Last Buy A Real Christmas Tree For Your Home in Perth?

You know the traditional Norwegian Spruce types that seem to thrive in northern Europe, particularly if there is likely to be lots of snow and ice throughout the winter – when Christmas takes place in the northern hemisphere.

Believe it or not, there are only few Christmas tree farms around Perth, notably in the northern and northeastern suburbs. Nevertheless, as far as we are aware, there is rarely any snow and a desert is not usually the most suitable place to grow most Christmas tree

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Monday, December 5, 2011

How to Maintain Your Synthetic Lawn

While we regularly campaign for synthetic grass for its low maintenance costs compared to your traditional natural grass lawns, it is not suffice to say that it is ‘zero maintenance’.

To keep your synthetic lawn in top condition and the envy of your neighbours, it is highly recommended that you must be keen in handling your artificial grass lawns with minimal yet regular maintenance efforts.

So, what do you need to do to keep your lawn looking great? Well, start following a regular

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Learn To Take It Easy

All too often we find that once we have our own home it brings a lot of hassle in keeping the place well maintained and in good condition. Many of us leave our parents and rent your own pad for a while, maybe with a mate or partner, and if we can save enough the Aussie dream is often to have our own place. But while you’re renting, the maintenance rarely seems to be an issue, especially if there is a grounds keeper or mower service provided as part of the letting.

What many of us find is

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Even Rain Can Be A Good Reason For Synthetic Grass

Okay, so one of the main reasons that synthetic grass is a good option for households in Perth is the lack of rainfall. But when it does rain there can be additional reasons to seek out sustainable artificial turf. It has been unseasonably wet recently (we did not get any rain at all in November 2010) but this wet winter and spring has thrown up some notable problems for those with traditional lawns – weeds.

In some suburbs rogue grasses (not the couch or buffalo that supposed to be in

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Sunday, December 4, 2011

Taking On Another School Make-over for Wanneroo

Schools have been one of the main types of institutions to realise the benefits of synthetic grass in recent years. And while many have made wise choices when it comes to installing low maintenance surfaces, the commitment continues to grow.

One school that has seen significant benefits of synthetic grass is Wanneroo Senior High School. The school has been so pleased with their initial communal lawn that they are now committing to another Green Planet Grass transformation.

The northern

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Proud to be GreenSmart

During the second weekend of October, Green Planet Grass exhibited at the HIA Spring Home Show in Perth as part of our ongoing relationship with the Housing Industry Australia, also known as HIA.

HIA is Australia’s widest residential and building organisation with members including trade contractors, builders, professional designers, suppliers, manufacturers, and bathroom and kitchen specialists. Green Planet Grass became an HIA GreenSmart Regional Partner in 2010 in recognition of our

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Central Southern Set For Top Hard Court Sports Surfaces

The Central Southern town of Darkan will soon be boasting some of the best sports surfaces in Western Australia. People living in the Shire of West Arthur can look forward to playing tennis, basketball and netball on four new acrylic hard courts with construction set to start in the coming weeks. While Green Planet Grass are renowned as the ‘synthetic grass specialists’ in Perth, the WA company also has a growing reputation for providing premium hard court solutions for sports.

More

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Waterland Wonderland Thrives

One of Western Australia’s best loved outdoor water playgrounds has recently been rejuvenated by a new makeover courtesy of Perth’s synthetic grass specialists.

Maylands Waterland is situated in the gorgeous Maylands Peninsula and is overlooking the Swan River located 7 kilometres away from the Perth CBD and has long proved popular with children and families alike. Set in beautiful wildflower gardens and including four sparkling pools, the children’s playground within the complex has

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Princeton Pre School’s Path From Patchy To Perfect

The Princeton Pre-school’s philosophy points out that the early years of childhood must be precious and well celebrated. The environment of every growing child must also be caring and stimulating. Green Planet Grass understand this importance, and after having supplied outdoor playground solutions for countless play areas around the metropolitan of Perth, the synthetic grass specialists were ready to rise to the challenge of transforming the Osborne Park facility.

Recognizing the fact that

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Sunday, November 27, 2011

Helping You Target Every Drop

Western Australia’s synthetic grass specialists have been impressed to see the Water Corporation ramp up their campaign for households to conserve water. Following last year’s Target 60 campaign, which encouraged people around Perth and further afield to save 60 litres of water a day, home owners could have become less careful about their water use after a wetter winter than in many recent years.

Despite the wet winter though and the South West dams of the state has remained low, it is

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School Sports Set To Get So Much Better!

Students at Carey Baptist College in Harrisdale will soon be relishing their sporting curriculum with greater anticipation. Thanks to the installation of four new acrylic hard courts at the school.

Perth’s Green Planet Grass will install the new sporting complex, which will cater to tennis, netball and basketball. Having established a reputation as synthetic grass specialists, Green Planet Grass also supply and install large-scale acrylic hard court surfaces that can be used indoor or

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Trust the Specialists for Commercial Success

When it comes to serious synthetic grass installations where looking great all the time, performing in a wide range of weather conditions, and withstanding the rigours of heavy pedestrian pounding you have to trust in quality you can depend on.

We confidently call ourselves the synthetic grass specialists because we have built up a serious amount of experience, not only in residential lawns and gardens but in a wide variety of commercial and public locations. We are also committed to

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Quality Where It Counts

To see the stunning effect synthetic grass can have on our street scapes it's well worth taking a stroll down the coffee strip in Ardross Street, Applecross.

Renowned as one of the plushest shopping villages in Perth, Ardross Street was one of the first public spaces to get the Green Planet Grass makeover more than two years ago. The City of Melville, who manage this idyllic space were keen to cut down their maintenance costs and find a durable solution in an area which proved very

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

East Fremantle gets new wickets

As the cricket season hots up, East Fremantle is benefiting from sustainable synthetic grass thanks to the installation of a new match cricket wicket at Henry Jeffrey Oval.

Following recent cricket installs for the City of Rockingham and City of Gosnells, among other local councils, Green Planet Grass has now completed the latest sports facility for the Town of East Fremantle.

The wicket was designed and constructed by Green Planet Grass and, like many local government authorities and

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

York set for new sports surfaces

Green Planet Grass is pleased to announce that we have been successful in tendering for the Shire of York’s redevelopment of Forrest Oval sports and recreation facility.

Specifically, Green Planet Grass will design and construct eight synthetic grass tennis courts and two synthetic grass bowling greens in the town 100km east of Perth.

Detailed plans for the new facilities have been submitted to the Shire and completion is expected during the early part of 2012.

With numerous

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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Foundations for the Next Generation of Sporting Heroes

While many young Australians will dream of the opportunity to contest grand slam tennis tournaments, surfaces in our suburbs are not always the optimum training grounds for a new generation of Lleyton Hewitts or Sam Stosurs.

Few get the opportunity to pit their wits on genuinely good natural grass turf, the like of which is found at Wimbledon. But synthetic grass is now providing a viable alternative for top class tennis clubs because it not only looks like the real thing but acts like the

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Lake Grace Invests in a More Sustainable Future

While the people of Perth are feeling the heat (and the dry) you can bet that the people of the Wheat Belt are feeling the effects of the climate even more.

Drought is not an uncommon experience across the southwest of Western Australia and local authorities have to be extra cautious when it comes to using water. That’s one of the major reasons why the Shire of Lake Grace decided to invest in synthetic grass for their public amenities – along with the obvious aesthetic enhancements that

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A Great Start for Childcare

Child care centres and playgrounds are amongst the quickest growing customer groups to utilise synthetic grass.

Ease of maintenance combined with the colourful vibrancy of multicoloured synthetic turf products and child-friendly surfaces make are amongst the key reasons to choose Green Planet Grass.

Natural grass is usually too hard to maintain in a dry climate with any high impact areas soon becoming a dust bath in Perth summers

The peace of mind provided by opting for an

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Lake Grace Gets Lush Makeover

The Town of Lake Grace in Western Australia’s Wheat Belt has a lush new look to one of its main public amenities thanks to an impressive transformation courtesy of WA’s leading synthetic grass specialists, Green Planet Grass.

The Lake Grace Town Pool now has a very welcoming covering of sustainable synthetic grass which will remain green for many years without any need for watering or fertilisers and drastically reduced maintenance, allowing the Shire of Lake Grace to make serious

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Why Save 60, You Can Save 200?

Synthetic Grass specialists are urging Perth residents to consider artificial lawns as a central theme in their bid to save water at home in the face of the impending drought.

Western Australia’s Water Corporation is campaigning for householders to cut their water use by 60 litres a day due to the second lowest winter rainfall in recorded history.

It is rarely easy to maintain that level of discipline in Perth’s arid conditions and the Water Corporation is asking residents to

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Synthetic Wickets Set for Great Innings

Cricket in Baldivis has been given a fresh green look thanks to new synthetic grass wickets installed for the City of Rockingham.

Like many local government authorities and sports clubs in Western Australia, the City of Rockingham has turned to the benefits of artificial turf as stringent water restrictions make it increasingly difficult to keep lawns and recreational surfaces in good condition.

Easier maintenance and reduced costs in keeping grass green are now a major benefit

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Monday, November 21, 2011

Bassendean Benefits From Approved Tennis Courts

The use of synthetic grass sports surfaces in Western Australia has taken another step forward with the installation of new courts approved by Sports Dev Australia at Bassendean Tennis Club.

WA’s synthetic grass specialists, Green Planet Grass, designed and installed the new courts on Guildford Road in Bassendean. The previous natural turf courts were difficult to maintain and did not provide the desired performance so the Town of Bassendean, who manage the facility, engaged the services

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Desal Extension Indicates Increased Synthetic Grass Savings

Increased use of desalination in Western Australia means that residents in the southwest of the state will be able to save even more money by installing a synthetic grass lawn.

Premier Colin Barnett announced that the capacity of the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant (SSDP) as a result of decreased flow into dams and the $450m decision will mean higher water bills for householders.

This is estimated to increase domestic water bills by $1 per week and Perth’s synthetic grass

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Quality Counts With Synthetic Grass

Western Australia’s synthetic grass specialists, Green Planet Grass, have urged WA householders to carefully consider the products they choose when installing artificial lawns and ensure that they choose Australian-made products adhering to recognised quality standards.

Synthetic grass customers should expect to have products that stand the test of time, are completely non-toxic and are guaranteed to keep their colour for several years.

The best performing synthetic lawns for the local

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Are the Foundations of Footy Changing?

Our national sport relies on sturdy foundations, whether it be top players, experienced coaching staff or well-run competitions. But let’s not forget how important the foundations underfoot are for every player of football.

It is now a few decades since the first synthetic sports surfaces emerged from the United States and the technology involved in producing these surfaces has come on in leaps and bounds.

Early synthetic surfaces for sports were often criticised and it’s not

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Home from Home

As the media seems keen to inform us, mining is one of the key industries driving the economy in Australia (particularly in Western Australia and Queensland), with millions of tonnes of iron ore, nickel, aluminium and other metals being dug up from the ground for export and processing domestically.

Beyond the many metal ores that are mined on our shores, energy is another major resource for the economy with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), coal, oil and petroleum driving the economy.

The

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Releasing Pressure and Looking Great!

There are few better examples of how synthetic grass enhances leisure facilities than in the town of Jerramungup.

Pressure on water in the southwest of WA is often highest in agricultural areas where drought combines with domestic and commercial water demands to result in a real strain on resources.

That’s why forward thinking authorities like the Shire of Jerramungup have opted for more sustainable long-term solutions to the amenities they provide for rate payers.

Water savings have

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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

How to Get a Trouble Free Lawn

While artificial grass is becoming more and more popular in Perth you need to make sure you make the right choice when selecting synthetic grass. A great synthetic grass will provide you with years of satisfaction and pleasure, but selecting a reputable supplier and installer is paramount to make sure you get it right.

There are various synthetic grass suppliers operating in West Australia now, ranging from small ‘one man band’ companies, to landscapers and discount wholesalers. With

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Keeping Quality under Your Feet

The best products in the world are constantly evolving and Green Planet Grass never rest on its laurels when it comes to research and development of the highest quality synthetic grass. Lawns provided by Green Planet Grass are unmatched when it comes to realism, sustainability and durability.

When choosing synthetic grass products it is wise to steer away from cheaper overseas imitations. The best synthetic lawns for our environment and climate are manufactured in Australia for Australian

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Desal To Increase the Value of Synthetic Lawns

It’s no secret that water bills are up on the scale in Perth and throughout Western Australia. And the state government’s decision to double the capacity of the Southern Seawater Desalination Plant (SSDP) will lift water prices even further.

Even though rainfall was high in July 2011, dams around Perth are a little over a quarter full by the end of the month and that just shows how hot and dry it had been over the previous 12 months, not to mention the dwindling in-flow into reservoirs

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Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Perfect Places for Pooches

Green Planet Grass met a lot of dog owners who love their pets but hate what they do to their lawns. Whatever breed of dog you may own, and whatever type of garden you may have, it is always very difficult to find a compatible lawn for your four-legged friend.

Energetic breeds of dog normally need more space to exercise, which is vital for your pet’s well-being. But no matter how big or small your pet is, owners often encounter problems such as muddy or bare patches of lawn, holes that

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Gosnells Gets Hit for Six

With the number of municipal sports facilities turning to synthetic grass on the rise, the City of Gosnells is the latest to turn to an all-year, low maintenance surface for cricket wickets.

As one of Australia’s favourite sports evolves in the 21st century with the growing popularity of the T20 short form of the game and big money media deals, smaller clubs and local councils are also considering the potential of synthetic grass.

Ask any cricket groundskeeper how easy it is to maintain

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A Fresh New Look

As we are in the business of giving people’s homes and gardens a fresh new look we are aware that a good makeover can make the world of difference and that’s why we are very pleased to present the newly rejuvenated Green Planet Grass website at www.greenplanetgrass.com.au

We know that our products speak for themselves and that’s why we have gone big on the photos – when you get to our home page you are greeted with panoramic graphics of some of our premium synthetic grass

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Monday, November 14, 2011

Mid West Sports Boosted

While synthetic grass lawns are growing in popularity around Perth, we are not shy of the odd Western Australian road trip and have been busy helping the Shire of Perenjori develop a new multi-purpose sports facility.

A brief four-and-a-half-hour journey up the Great Northern Highway finds you in the region of Perenjori in WA’s Midwest, and soon visitors and residents alike will be able to enjoy a high-class sports facility for tennis, basketball and netball.

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East Fremantle Gets New Wickets

East Fremantle is increasing its commitment to sustainable synthetic grass with the installation of a new match cricket wicket, and is set to save on maintenance and irrigation as a result.

Following the City of Rockingham and City of Gosnells, amongst several others, who engaged Green Planet Grass to produce new wickets in Baldivis and Thornlie respectively, the Town of East Fremantle have committed to their own new facility.

The East Fremantle wicket will be designed and constructed by

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Child-friendly Synthetic Grass

The standard of school grounds in our communities vary considerably from dusty hard surfaces which are pretty unfriendly when it comes to the inevitable playground tumbles to some pretty lush, comfortable and vibrant play settings.

One common challenge that many school and childcare centres face is trying to make their old or poorly maintained facilities suitable and appealing for children to partake in sports and play activities. Physical activity is essential for children at every stage

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Sunday, November 13, 2011

Having a Great Lawn Anywhere

If you invest in a synthetic grass lawn, you’d want it to look great all of the time, wherever it is located. When you invest in a product that will save you considerable time and reduced maintenance costs, you’d be confident that it will maintain its fresh look despite long years of exposure.

That’s why Green Planet Grass are proud to provide an eight-year warranty with the Australian-made synthetic grass that they install but they are also proud to deliver surfaces that are adaptable

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Just Rewards For Our Customers

Since 2008, Green Planet Grass has established itself as the market leader for synthetic grass in Western Australia with more than 3,500 installations of premium Australian-made lawns in that time.

Perth’s synthetic grass specialists have installed artificial turf right across the state from Pilbara mine sites to Great Southern towns with jobs as diverse as golf putting greens, tennis courts, swimming pool surrounds, verges, basketball courts, front lawns, cricket wickets, soccer pitches,

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When Grass Beats the Vandals

While we consistently champion many of the benefits that Australian-made synthetic grass can bring to your home and commercial settings, some time-tested circumstances still take us by surprise.

We could easily reel off around 30 reasons why it is a good idea to install premium quality artificial turf. Most of them revolve around sustainability issues like conserving water or the improved quality of life associated with saving time in the garden – why not enjoy your green lawn on the

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Friday, November 11, 2011

Central Southern Set for Top Hard Court Sports Surfaces

The Central Southern town of Darkan will soon be boasting some of the best sports surfaces in Western Australia thanks to a multipurpose installation from Green Planet Grass.

People living in the Shire of West Arthur can look forward to playing tennis, basketball and netball on four new acrylic hard courts with construction set to start in the coming weeks. While Green Planet Grass are renowned as the ‘synthetic grass specialists’ in Perth, the WA company also has a growing reputation

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School Sports Set to Get So Much Better!

Students at Carey Baptist College in Harrisdale will soon be relishing their sporting curriculum with greater anticipation thanks to the installation of four new acrylic hard courts at the school.

Perth’s Green Planet Grass will install the new sporting complex which will cater for tennis, netball and basketball. Having established a reputation as synthetic grass specialists, Green Planet Grass also supply and install large scale acrylic hard court surfaces that can be used indoor or

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Synthetic Grass Cools Down!

You may have heard that synthetic grass can get hot underfoot but our lawns are now getting cooler with the introduction of Coolgrass to the Green Planet Grass product range. Replacing our Earth turf, this new product is the result of extensive research and development to bring synthetic grass customers the best possible products underfoot.

While we believe many of the stories you hear about the heat held by synthetic grass are exaggerated – on a hot sunny day in Perth you wouldn’t be

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