A homeowner may initially call because they’re tired of maintaining natural grass or looking at a patchy dirt yard. But once you start talking about how they actually want to use their outdoor space, that basic turf installation can turn into a much larger—and more valuable—landscaping project.

Putting greens, pet areas, paver walkways, poolside turf, entertainment spaces, and upgraded turf products can all add value to the finished project while giving your customer a backyard they’ll enjoy for years.

At Arizona Turf Depot, we work with landscapers, contractors, and installers throughout the Phoenix area who need artificial turf and installation materials for projects of all sizes. One thing we’ve learned is that sometimes the biggest opportunity isn’t finding another customer. It’s helping the customer you already have see what their yard could become.

Start by Asking How the Customer Wants to Use the Yard

One of the easiest mistakes to make is assuming that someone who asks for artificial grass only wants artificial grass.

Instead of immediately measuring the lawn and preparing a quote, ask a few questions.

Do they entertain outside?

Do they have dogs?

Do they have children?

Have they ever considered a backyard putting green?

Are they planning to add pavers, a fire pit, outdoor kitchen, pool area, or seating area?

Would they like to reduce the amount of maintenance required throughout the entire backyard?

Those questions can completely change the scope of the project.

A homeowner who originally wanted 800 square feet of artificial turf might realize they would rather create a combination of turf, pavers, a small putting green, and an entertainment area.

You aren’t trying to sell them something they don’t need. You’re helping them think beyond replacing their grass and toward creating an outdoor space that better fits their lifestyle.

Turn a Basic Turf Installation Into a Backyard Putting Green

Arizona’s weather makes outdoor living a big part of life, and backyard putting greens can be a natural addition to an artificial turf project.

If your customer enjoys golf, bring it up.

They may have assumed a custom putting green would be too expensive or require too much space. Showing them what can be accomplished in even a relatively small section of their yard can change that perception.

A putting green can be designed as a separate feature or incorporated directly into the surrounding artificial lawn. Contractors can also offer options such as multiple holes, contours, fringe turf, chipping areas, and paver borders.

Instead of simply installing artificial grass, you’re creating a backyard feature the homeowner can actually use.

For landscapers working throughout Phoenix, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Tempe, Queen Creek, Peoria, Glendale, and surrounding Arizona communities, putting greens can be an excellent service to discuss with customers already investing in their outdoor spaces.

Don’t Overlook Pet-Friendly Turf Areas

Dogs are another opportunity to expand an artificial turf project.

If the homeowner has pets, ask how much of the yard their dogs use and whether they currently have problems with mud, digging, dead grass, odors, or worn areas.

Rather than treating the entire backyard exactly the same, you may be able to design a dedicated pet-friendly area using turf selected for drainage and heavy use.

The important part is choosing the appropriate turf and installing it correctly.

Pet areas require contractors to think about drainage, base preparation, infill, cleanup, and long-term odor control. Helping homeowners understand these differences demonstrates expertise and can prevent problems after installation.

At Arizona Turf Depot, we can help contractors compare artificial turf options based on the type of project they’re bidding, including residential lawns, pet areas, putting greens, pool surroundings, and other applications.

Combine Artificial Turf and Pavers

Turf and pavers are one of our favorite combinations because they can completely change the appearance of an Arizona backyard.

Instead of covering every available square foot with artificial grass, consider breaking up the space.

Paver walkways can connect the patio to the pool. Large-format pavers with turf strips can create a modern design. Paver borders can define a putting green, seating area, fire pit, or outdoor kitchen.

This approach gives landscapers another advantage: you’re no longer quoting a turf replacement. You’re discussing an outdoor transformation.

That’s a much different conversation.

When customers can visualize how artificial turf, hardscaping, and other landscape features work together, they may become more interested in completing the entire project at once rather than tackling individual improvements over several years.

Offer Good, Better, and Premium Turf Options

Not every customer needs the same artificial turf.

One homeowner may primarily care about keeping the project within a specific budget. Another may be willing to spend more for a particular appearance, softness, blade structure, pile height, or other feature.

Giving customers choices can make the buying process easier.

Rather than presenting one product and one price, consider showing several artificial turf options and explaining the differences.

You might present them as good, better, and premium choices.

Let the customer see and feel samples. Explain which products you recommend based on how the area will be used, foot traffic, pets, appearance preferences, and budget.

This changes the conversation from:

“Do I want artificial turf?”

to:

“Which artificial turf do I want?”

That’s an important distinction for any landscaper trying to close more turf projects.

Look for Opportunities Around Pools and Entertainment Areas

Pool areas are another place where artificial turf can add visual appeal while reducing the amount of natural grass homeowners need to maintain.

If you’re already installing turf near a pool, look at the entire surrounding area.

Could turf soften areas dominated by concrete or pavers?

Could small turf sections be incorporated between hardscape elements?

Could an unused side yard become a small putting area, pet run, or entertainment space?

Could a combination of turf and pavers create a cleaner transition between the pool and patio?

Arizona homeowners often invest heavily in their outdoor spaces because backyards function as extensions of the home. Helping customers see these possibilities can increase the overall value of your landscaping proposal.

Show Customers Instead of Just Telling Them

One of the easiest ways to upsell an artificial turf project is also one of the simplest: show examples.

Keep photos of completed projects on your phone or tablet.

If you’ve completed putting greens, pet areas, pool projects, turf-and-paver installations, or larger backyard transformations, organize those photos so they’re easy to show during an estimate.

A customer may have never considered a putting green until they see one you installed.

They may not understand what turf between pavers looks like until you show them.

Visual examples make the possibilities real.

You can also encourage customers to visit an artificial turf showroom before making their final product selection. Seeing different turf products in person can help homeowners understand differences that aren’t always obvious from a photograph or online product description.

Upselling Should Be About Creating a Better Project

There’s an important difference between upselling and simply trying to increase a customer’s bill.

The goal should always be to create a better finished project.

If a homeowner has two dogs, recommending an appropriate turf product and pet-friendly installation approach makes sense.

If someone plays golf every weekend, mentioning a putting green makes sense.

If the homeowner wants a modern backyard, showing them turf combined with pavers makes sense.

When your recommendations solve problems or make the space more enjoyable, they don’t feel like a sales pitch.

They feel like expertise.

And that expertise can help landscapers generate larger projects, stronger customer relationships, better reviews, and more referrals.

Need Artificial Turf for Your Next Arizona Landscaping Project?

Whether you’re installing a straightforward residential lawn or designing a complete backyard with artificial turf, pavers, pet areas, and a custom putting green, having the right materials matters.

Arizona Turf Depot supplies artificial turf, putting green materials, installation products, pavers, and other supplies to landscapers, contractors, installers, and homeowners throughout the Phoenix metro area and across Arizona.

Not sure which turf is best for an upcoming job? Bring us the project details. Tell us how the space will be used, the approximate square footage, and what your customer is trying to accomplish. Our team can help you compare available products and determine what may work best for the application.

Visit Arizona Turf Depot at our Mesa or Peoria location to see turf products in person, pick up materials, and prepare for your next installation. For Peoria call (623) 388-3389, for Mesa call (480) 690-5591.

Because sometimes a customer asking for a basic artificial lawn is really asking for a better backyard—they just haven’t seen all the possibilities yet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can landscapers add to an artificial turf project?

Depending on the property and customer’s goals, landscapers can incorporate putting greens, pet-friendly areas, pavers, walkways, poolside turf, entertainment areas, fire-pit areas, and other landscape features into an artificial turf project.

Is a backyard putting green a good addition to artificial turf?

For homeowners who enjoy golf, a putting green can be an excellent addition. Putting greens can range from relatively simple designs to larger custom installations featuring multiple holes, contours, fringe turf, and surrounding hardscaping.

What type of artificial turf is best for Arizona landscaping?

The best artificial turf depends on the application, desired appearance, traffic level, pets, budget, and other project requirements. Arizona landscapers and contractors should compare turf products based on how each area will actually be used rather than choosing one turf for every installation.

Where can Arizona contractors buy artificial turf?

Arizona Turf Depot supplies artificial turf and related installation materials to landscapers, contractors, installers, and homeowners. Contractors in the Phoenix metro area can visit our Mesa or Peoria locations to compare turf products and discuss materials for upcoming projects.

This presents a challenge for those designing landscapes in places like the Phoenix area, as much of the metro area embraces the natural desert style. This is especially true in newer suburbs lined with xeriscaping. However, some parts of town, such as Phoenix’s Arcadia neighborhood, have their own lush plant life that has become part of the community fabric over time.

With so many different landscapes around the desert metropolis that is the Valley of the Sun, it can be a challenge for landscapers in Arizona to choose the best pavers for their clients. Generally, your best option is to choose pavers with colors that will complement your clients’ existing or desired landscapes.

Because the desert is composed of neutral tones, pavers that blend in well while still remaining obvious as a path through a landscape are a great option. Let plants or artificial turf provide pops of color to serve as focal points, and leave the pavers’ neutral tones to blend in well with the surrounding rocks, sand or other ground covering. Pavers in muted tones of gray, tan or red will do the job.

If you’re working with clients in an historic neighborhood with a lot of grass and mature trees, pavers will form more of a contrast with the surrounding lawn. That’s okay, as paved walkways have traditionally been part of garden landscapes for thousands of years.

Tones reminiscent of natural soil and rocks will help keep things looking tranquil in these landscapes. While it is less common than landscaping that embraces desert plants and ground coverings, it’s a great idea to be prepared to work with these landscapes as well.

Regardless of your clients’ existing landscapes or desired remodeling, pavers should generally avoid bright tones. They can distract from the beautiful plants and water features of a garden or yard that’s had much thought put into its design.

However, above all, it’s important to remember that the customer is always right; if your client asks for a specific paver color and doesn’t want to hear recommendations for the most aesthetically pleasing options, then give them what they want. Everyone has their own unique tastes, and what works for the majority may not work for your individual customer.

When you need pavers for your landscaping work, Arizona Turf Depot is ready to fulfill your needs. Arizona Turf Depot is the best wholesale supplier for pavers and artificial turf in the state. Our experienced team is ready to help guide you to the right option for your paver needs.

Visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591.

These stakes make it crucial to order the correct artificial turf and installation supplies for your clients’ projects. Here are common mistakes landscapers can make when choosing artificial turf and installation accessories. Our tips will help you avoid them.

Choosing the wrong type of turf

Artificial turf comes indifferent weights and styles. The best options for your clients depend on the intended applications and desired looks.

Some turf types have a darker green shade than others, and more expensive turf with a heavier weight is necessary for applications that see a lot of foot traffic. If your customer wants a darker shade of green and needs a heavy weight synthetic grass for a dog park or sports field, you need to be aware. If you install lightweight, pale turf, it’s likely to leave you with a disappointed customer.

Mismatching infill to needs

Artificial turf has two primary types of infill that can be used, with different advantages and disadvantages to each type. For example, Arizona Turf Depot, a premier artificial turf wholesaler in Arizona, offers OptiFILL+® and silica sand as infill options.

OptiFILL+® is a specially coated type of sand that has antimicrobial and anti-odor properties, making it a better option than silica sand for areas with heavy pet traffic, such as dog parks. It’s also built specifically to resist compaction and to help turf fibers stay upright and drain well. However, OptiFILL+® comes at a higher price than regular silica sand, so customers with no pets and minimal foot traffic looking for a lower-cost option may be better suited to regular sand.

Landscapers must determine which attributes are most important to their customers. Not only does it need to be appealing, specific to their use, but the infill needs to work effectively, too. Low-lying areas may need the best drainage option. If you have questions, discuss them with our team at Arizona Turf Depot. Our representatives can guide you in choosing the right kind of artificial turf and infill for your clients’ needs.

Ordering the correct quantity of turf

Ensuring you accurately measure the area for the turf your clients need is absolutely essential. A wrong measurement or poor communication of needs can result in ordering too little turf, resulting in project delays as you wait for more turf to be procured. Ordering too much turf can result in lower profit margins when you have excess material that isn’t used for the customer’s application.

Getting quality turf for your needs

When your landscaping clients are looking to make the switch to artificial turf or replace their existing synthetic grass, the team at Arizona Turf Depot is ready to help. We can advise you on the best fit for infill and turf type for your clients’ budgets and help you select the right options from our high-quality inventory.

Visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591.

In September and October 2025, Hurricane Priscilla and Tropical Storm Raymond’s remnants drenched Arizona in water and wind. Although significantly weaker than when they first hit the coast, the Valley received vicious storms, including a microburst that damaged roofs and uprooted trees in Tempe.

With such harsh storms hitting the Phoenix metro area, it’s important when developing landscaping projects for clients to think about the impact of weather. Artificial turf comes in designs meant to withstand Arizona’s hot weather and monsoon storms. Factors such as turf weight and infill type can also improve drainage and durability over the turf’s lifespan.

Turf with a higher face weight stands up best for repeated use, heavy traffic, and weather events, resulting in a longer lifespan. Higher face weight means that more material is used in each woven blade of synthetic grass for a thicker body that won’t bend as easily as a lighter weight synthetic grass.

Higher weight is particularly important for applications that see a lot of foot traffic, such as sports fields, playgrounds, dog parks and common areas in apartment or condo communities. Higher weighted turf can be more costly because more material is used. However, the longevity of the artificial grass easily offsets the upfront costs. Discuss the various options with your clients, and help them choose the synthetic turf that best meets their landscaping goals and budget.

In addition to turf weight, infill type also affects durability. Two common types are copper slag and silica sand, both of which Arizona Turf Depot offers. Silica sand is a lower-cost, softer option that closely simulates the feeling of natural grass and drains easier to lessen standing water. However, it isn’t the best option for keeping turf blades upright and preventing damage.

Copper slag keeps blades upright better than sand does, reducing damage to the turf during its lifespan. Although copper slag is more durable, it costs more than silica sand, doesn’t feel as close to natural grass and doesn’t drain as easily during heavy rainfall. It also retains more heat than silica sand, an important consideration in the desert.

Carefully review your clients’ needs to determine which infill will best meet their needs.

When your landscaping clients are looking to make the switch to artificial turf or replace their existing synthetic grass, the team at Arizona Turf Depot is ready to help. We can advise you on the best fit for infill and turf type for your clients’ budgets and help you select the right options from our high-quality inventory.

Visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591.

For those who have cats and dogs, this often means creating a space outside that pets can use for outdoor play and to relieve themselves safely and comfortably. Care must be taken to ensure that outdoor surfaces, whether backyards or apartment common areas, are appropriate for the animal members of the household.

While leaving a backyard as natural dirt creates a surface for your landscaping clients’ pets to run around on without incident, dirt in Arizona is so dusty that your dog or cat may come in looking much more brown than before they went outside. Your pets may bring the dirt inside your home, leaving you with more of a mess to clean up.

Rocks can provide adequate surface cover for dirt outside, but are harsh enough on animal paws that they may cause scrapes and bleeding. Natural grass is softer and can keep dust down but requires lots of water and mowing.

Using artificial turf on surfaces for your landscaping clients’ pets can help keep things clean and consistently beautiful. With artificial turf, there’s no need to worry about dead patches of grass or mowing a lawn, which takes more than 380 hours over the course of one’s life on average. Your clients will enjoy bright green coloration at a uniform height throughout the turf’s life. Turf is also much softer than rocks and cleaner than dirt, making an ideal balance between multiple priorities for pet surface options.

Synthetic grass can retain a lot of heat in high temperatures, so precautions must be taken with its use to ensure adequate cooling through options such as shade structures or positioning in areas shielded from the sun. A professional specializing in artificial turf can also help you choose options that minimize heat retention to keep the surface pet-safe.

At Arizona Turf Depot, the premier artificial turf wholesaler in Arizona, we specialize in providing a great selection of synthetic grass for a variety of needs. Visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the right synthetic grass for your needs.

However, spending more time inside or in the shade doesn’t have to mean spending less time with greenery. Artificial turf enables the installation of eye-catching greenery in summertime indoors and out.

For example, if you’d like to feel like you’re outside when spending time in your living room, consider using artificial turf rugs. With a look similar to grass, you can spend time in a natural-looking setting without the heat of summer making you want to be anywhere but outside.

Families also can use artificial turf to decorate the floors of their children’s playrooms for a park-like setting without leaving home. Combined with houseplants or custom-painted murals, such as a blue sky or natural environments, turf can create beautiful play spaces your kids will love.

Those looking to enjoy social time on a shaded patio, whether around a barbecue cooking a delicious dinner or enjoying a poolside drink, can use artificial turf on a patio to add a lush look to a slab of concrete. And, the easy maintenance for turf makes accidental spills easy to clear away with a little water and soft cleaning liquid.

Landscapers with commercial clients can make great use of artificial turf for indoor spaces: Atriums in office buildings or malls can use synthetic grass to reduce maintenance needs. No more watering, seeding or mowing is needed when you replace a natural lawn with artificial turf.

If you or your landscaping clients are looking to use artificial turf in creative areas to beat the summer heat, Arizona Turf Depot has you covered. Arizona Turf Depot is the premier artificial turf wholesaler for the Phoenix metro area.

Visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the right synthetic grass for your needs.

Artificial turf has come a long way since the introduction of AstroTurf in the 1960s. Modern turf lasts longer, looks better and has a reduced environmental impact.

While AstroTurf caused a revolution in landscaping and sports field playing surfaces after its introduction, it had quite the limited lifespan of only about eight to 10 years. These days, high-quality artificial grass can last 15 to 20 years.

While lower-quality synthetic grass can still have the shorter lifespan like that of the initial AstroTurf, at Arizona Turf Depot, we sell only high-quality products. In fact, our confidence in the variety of turf products we sell enables us to offer is why we offer a 15-year warranty and how we grew into being the premier wholesaler of artificial turf in Arizona

Modern artificial turf also looks better than when it was first introduced. AstroTurf used early artificial turf technology that was short and dense, making it obvious that it was not real grass. In contrast, today’s artificial turf options offer a variety of weights to choose from for thicker or thinner blades and an array of shades of green depending on your landscaping clients’ preferences. Arizona Turf Depot offers many colors, weights and types of turf to suit various needs, including those specifically for pets and putting greens.

Synthetic grass has also improved its environmental impact with the advent of recycling. In the past, worn-out artificial turf produced material that often was carted off to landfills or incinerators as trash. In recent years, recycling processes have been developed to ensure artificial turf can be separated into raw materials, including sand, plastic and rubber, for reuse. This has greatly increased turf’s sustainability by saving the equivalent of tons of carbon dioxide emissions.

With the massive improvements over time to artificial turf technology, it’s a great time for your clients to make the switch on their landscaping. Visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the right synthetic grass for your needs.

If your landscaping clients are planning to install a pool or they’re looking to spruce up the ones they already have, artificial turf makes an excellent surface to add some excitement to any backyard. Artificial turf adds a bright splash of color to replace backyard rocks or a water-sucking, maintenance-intensive lawn.

In addition to being an eye-catching surface to use near a backyard pool, artificial turf can be greatly complemented by pavers for a backyard pool-friendly landscape. Pavers can create paths that lead your landscaping clients to their pools or serve as poolside patios to arrange outdoor furniture, such as lounge chairs to soak up the sun.

With a large variety of paver shapes, sizes and colors available, surfaces built with them are highly customizable to your clients’ individual tastes. With decades of advancements in technology, artificial turf also now has many shades of green, surface types and weights available.

Arizona Turf Depot, as the Phoenix area’s premiere artificial turf and paver wholesaler, has many options for turf that include surfaces for pets and putting greens. For pavers, we offer numerous shapes, sizes and even kits to add circular surfaces and an antique look.

When your landscaping customers are ready to make the switch to artificial turf, visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the right synthetic grass for your needs.M

As July 4 approaches, people across the U.S. are preparing for Independence Day celebrations. Your Arizona landscaping clients are preparing their pools, practicing barbecuing skills and stocking up on fireworks, and they’re trusting you to ensure their yards are looking their best for their July 4 gatherings.

If your clients are ready to declare their independence from high water usage and have new backyard conversation pieces for July 4, artificial turf is a great way to accomplish just that. With a variety of colors and weights closely simulating natural grass, artificial turf offers many ways for your customers to have a sharp-looking new look to their yards.

Whether it’s to replace drab-colored landscaping rocks, a thirsty natural lawn or to add accents of green to landscapes, artificial turf is a great way to add colorful beauty to our hot desert environment without large water bills and frequent maintenance needs.

Synthetic grass’ lack of needed maintenance makes it easier to keep looking sharp for parties, cookouts and more, reducing required preparation before hosting. Let your landscaping clients focus on preparing food and cleaning their homes, with lawn maintenance being one less thing to worry about before their guests arrive.

When your landscaping customers are ready to make the switch to artificial turf, visit or call Arizona Turf Depot at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the right synthetic grass for your needs.

In Arizona, our signature Sonoran Desert heat is back with Memorial Day, the official launch pad into summer. With summer highs averaging 105 degrees, taking care of landscaping is a brutal task this time of year.

If your landscaping clients only have you out occasionally and are doing some of their lawn maintenance themselves, they can save a lot of time in the extreme heat by replacing their lawns with artificial turf. On average, Americans spend about 70 hours per year maintaining their lawns and gardens. That time can be better spent enjoying indoor air conditioning, taking a dip in the pool, or exploring the state’s cooler northern regions.

For those not up to the task of contending with the heat, lawn maintenance can even turn deadly. From 2012 to 2023, more than 4,320 people died from heat exposure in Arizona, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. While you may have figured out how to adapt to the heat, many of your landscaping clients, especially older adults and those with medical conditions, have not.

Help your clients have a safer and more enjoyable summer by talking to them about replacing their lawns with artificial turf. Whenever they’re ready to make the switch, they’ll find an abundant variety of synthetic grass options.

No matter what shades of green or weights of grass, we will help you find them what they need for heavy foot traffic or pet comfort. Arizona Turf Depot can meet all their needs.

Visit us at our West Valley showroom, 14131 N. Rio Vista Blvd., Suite 9, Peoria, AZ 85381 (623) 388-3389, or contact us at our Mesa location, 7645 E. Ray Road, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ 85212, (480) 690-5591. Our experienced team is happy to help you find the right synthetic grass for your needs.