As New South Wales feels the effect of water restrictions and the drought, the no-water, no-mow synthetic lawn, which looks like natural grass, has come to Newcastle, with the lawn being installed in the backyard of local resident John Hersee of The Junction. John, who has built an entertainment and play area for the family, […]
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Saving water with synthetic grass lawns
As New South Wales feels the effect of water restrictions and the dry conditions, many residents are installing no-water, no-mow synthetic lawns that look like real grass. The synthetic lawn system is abased on a unique European concept, which has been brought to Australia by Pro-tech. Pro-tech uses the process of ‘fibrillation’ to split the […]
No-mow, no-water synthetic lawns pass the pet-friendly test in Australia
Synthetic lawns that don’t require any watering or mowing and need very little maintenance are being installed around Australia, with pets and their owners both enjoying the benefits of a hassle-free yard. The Pro-tech synthetic lawns look like real grass, but are actually based on a unique European concept which uses the process of ‘fibrillation’ […]
Lawns you’ll never need to water on display at the H2O Show
The no-water lawn, which looks like real grass, will be among the many water efficient innovations on display at this weekend’s H20 Show at the Powerhouse Museum (4-5 December, 2004). The synthetic lawn was introduced to Australia by Pro-tech in 2003, and is now installed in the back and front yards of homes all over […]
Local primary school installs synthetic grass for no-water, no maintenance
A drought resistant, no water, no maintenance synthetic lawn has been installed at St Patrick’s Primary School in Asquith. Principal Suzanne Cavanagh said that the 120 square metre Pro- tech lawn was installed at the school during the last holidays and was a nice surprise for students returning from their break. “It definitely had the […]
Synthetic football ovals in Australia? Only a matter of time
It is only a matter of time before football fields in Australia convert to synthetic grass, according to Bill Rorke, owner of one of Australia’s largest synthetic lawn installers, Pro-tech Corp. “The technology that goes into producing synthetic lawn these days is very sophisticated, which means that not only does a synthetic lawn look real, […]
Australia’s largest synthetic putting green centre to open on the Sunshine Coast
From next month the Sunshine Coast will be home to Australia’s biggest display of synthetic putting greens, with the completion of a display centre in Doonan. The display centre, which will be open to the public by appointment seven days a week, is installed at the home of Grathan Leatherbarrow, who is a garden designer […]
Synthetic lawns will help houses comply with new water saving requirements
With all new housing developments in NSW now required to invest in water-saving technology that will reduce water usage by 40 percent (in line with BASIX regulations), synthetic lawns are fast becoming an easy way to comply with the strict new rules. According to Sydney Water, watering lawns constituted 16.4% of total water usage in […]
Locals admire no water no mow synthetic lawn
Local Kangaroo Point resident Karla Boehme has had a 175 square metre ‘fibrillated’ synthetic lawn installed in the front yard of her apartment that requires no mowing or watering, and looks and feels like real grass. Karla said that her decision to install the lawn was based on the current water restriction and the original […]
Synthetic lawns offer a water-free alternative for landscapers and nurseries
Synthetic lawns, which require no watering or mowing, are now available wholesale for landscapers & nurseries to sell to those looking for an alterative in front and backyards, commercial premises and even schools. Australia’s largest supplier of synthetic lawns, Pro-tech Corp, can supply the synthetic lawn product wholesale for installation by a landscaper or the […]