Pet Turf
Artificial grass for dogs with flow-through backing and odor-control infill, so the yard rinses clean and stays green.
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Artificial Turf Installation in Homestead, FL
If your lawn fights the shade, the sand, or the dogs, turf ends the fight. Greene & Stone Outdoor installs synthetic lawns, putting greens, and pet-friendly turf over a properly prepared, free-draining base, so you get a clean green surface year round without the watering, mowing, or mud.
The real problem
When Real Grass Is the Wrong Answer
Some yards simply will not hold a healthy lawn: deep shade, sandy soil, heavy pet traffic, or a spot that stays soggy. Pouring water and seed into those areas wastes both. Turf installed over a real drainage base gives you a usable green surface in exactly the places grass keeps failing.
- “Grass will not grow in the shade or the sand.”
- “My water bill is high and the lawn still looks patchy.”
- “The dogs have turned the yard to mud and odor.”
- “I want a backyard putting green.”
- “I am tired of mowing and reseeding every year.”
- “The turf at my neighbor's house holds water and smells after it rains.”
What you get
What Turf Installation Includes
- Drainage base preparation. The base is excavated and built to drain, so the turf does not hold water or odor after rain.
- Turf matched to use. Different blade and density for lawns, play areas, and greens, so the surface fits how you use it.
- Putting greens. Contoured greens with proper cup and fringe for real practice at home.
- Pet-friendly systems. Free-draining base and deodorizing infill keep pet areas clean and low-odor.
- Secure edging and seams. Turf is anchored and seamed tightly, so edges stay down and joints stay invisible.
- Infill for stable turf. Infill weighs the turf down and helps keep the blades upright, so the surface resists wrinkling and lifting.
Turf services
Turf for Dogs, Golf, and Shared Spaces
Three kinds of turf work are built differently from a lawn. Each has its own page.
Putting Greens
Backyard putting greens with real cups, a fringe collar, and contours shaped into the base so the breaks stay put.
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Turf for HOA common areas, hotel grounds, pool decks, and outdoor gyms, matched to the foot traffic each one takes.
Explore commercial artificial turf →Under the surface
What Is Under an Artificial Lawn
Turf is the top layer of a small drainage system, and each layer below it has a job.
- Excavation
- The old grass and several inches of soil come out, so the finished turf sits level with your paths and edging.
- Base
- Compacted crushed stone, typically three to four inches under a lawn, graded so water moves through and off.
- Turf
- Pile height and density are matched to use: fuller for a lawn, tighter where furniture or feet concentrate.
- Seams
- Rolls are cut and joined with the grain running one way, so the joins disappear.
- Edges
- The perimeter is fastened along borders, pavers, and beds, so corners stay down.
- Infill
- Sand or a specialty infill is brushed into the fibers to hold them upright and add weight.
Finished work
Turf Our Crews Have Installed Across South Florida
A backyard lawn, a waterfront edge, and a poolside strip between deck and planter.
Part of a larger plan
Most projects combine more than one of these. The pieces are designed together so they work as one finished space.
From first sketch to final stone
How the Project Comes Together
- 1
Site Visit and Consultation
You walk the property with us and tell us how you want to use the space. We look at the soil, drainage, sun, and existing features, then talk through a realistic budget before anyone draws a line.
- 2
Design and Proposal
You get a design and a clear, itemized proposal for the whole project, not a vague range. Nothing is ordered or scheduled until you approve both the plan and the price.
- 3
Construction and Build
One team handles the work in the right sequence, coordinating the licensed crews who build it. You have a single point of contact for the entire project, so questions get answered the same day.
- 4
Walkthrough and Finish
You walk the finished space with us, and it is not done until you say it is. You leave with care guidance and a clear picture of how everything was built.
What it costs
What Drives the Number
Square footage, turf pile and backing, base depth, and edge detailing are what move a turf number up or down. Every project ends in an itemized proposal after a free site visit, so you are never working from a guess.
Further reading
Before You Decide
We wrote a longer piece on designing an outdoor space that uses less water, which covers the questions that come up most often once a project is real and the details start to matter.
Before you call
Common Questions from Homestead Property Owners
Does artificial turf get hot in the Florida sun?
Yes. In direct sun, artificial turf runs much hotter than natural grass. University tests found that a rinse cools the surface only for a while, often less than an hour. Where you can, put seating and play areas in afternoon shade.
How does turf drain in heavy rain?
Through a free-draining base built underneath it. Proper base prep is what separates turf that dries quickly from turf that puddles and smells.
Is turf good for dogs?
Yes, with a pet-specific base and deodorizing infill. It drains, rinses clean, and ends the mud-and-patch cycle that dogs create on grass.
How long does artificial turf last?
Quality turf installed over a proper base lasts many years with minimal upkeep. The base work is what protects that lifespan.
Can turf be combined with planting and hardscape?
Yes. Turf is often one element of a larger design, set alongside beds, pavers, and borders so it looks intentional.
Can my city or HOA stop me from installing artificial turf?
Florida law now limits what a city or county can do. Under a state rule that took effect in May 2026, local governments cannot ban synthetic turf that meets the state standards on single-family lots of one acre or less, though they can still require a permit. HOA covenants are separate and still apply, so check yours before you order.
Ready to talk through your artificial turf installation project?
Tell us about your property and how you want to use it. You get a free site visit, a clear budget conversation, and one accountable team from drawing to final stone.