Kaitlyn Lord

Nothing says summer like a wide expanse of soft green grass, which is why the LAB at Rockwell Group and National Building Museum chose ‘Lawn’ as the theme for this year’s Summer Block Party installation. SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay was responsible for the challenging installation of over 26,000 square feet of SYNAugustine 547 within a very tight time frame. The Chesapeake Bay team really hit this one out of the park as one of the largest and fastest government installs the brand has handled. With an expected 60,000 visitors to have enjoyed the artificial turf over the summer until the exhibit closes September 2nd, Lawn has been a great source of exposure for the SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay team.

The Bio-Based Artificial Turf

Since the annual Summer Block Party series held by the National Building Museum takes place indoors, they wanted the most environmentally-friendly, natural-looking and feeling artificial turf they could find. This naturally led the designers and architects to SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay, the local supplier for Maryland, Virginia, and the D.C. area. SYNAugustine 547 not only perfectly mimics the look of lush St. Augustine grass, but it’s also a green choice, thanks to its bio-based artificial turf formula.

A large percentage of the petroleum products used for traditional manufacturing are replaced with soybean and sugarcane byproducts, making this the greenest artificial turf. On top of being so green, SYNAugustine 547 is also one of the most durable turf options as well. The lawn installation involved stapling and screwing the turf to 60-foot high plywood forms used to form the slope, with the need for infill. Despite working under a strict timeline, the Chesapeake Bay team completed the installation on time and even handled unexpected additions like turf-covered stairs.

Making the Most of the Biggest Government Installs

To reduce the chance of any waste the 100% recyclable turf material used for lawn will be enough to repurpose and be installed somewhere else when the exhibit ends on Labor Day. SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay and the National Building Museum have already selected companies and groups in the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area that could benefit substantially from the repurposed turf. With over 26,000 square feet used for the total installation at the National Building Museum, all that reused artificial turf could go a long way for playground ground cover, putting greens, dog parks, and more.

While bio-based SYNLawn turf works great for government and commercial uses, it makes a great front or back lawn, too. Call SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay today at  443-376-6787 for a free quote.

Synthetic Turf Council Honors SYNLawn, SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay for 2019 Commercial Landscape Project of the Year 

Seattle, WA – On March 13, 2019, the Synthetic Turf Council honored SYNLawn, SYNLawn Chesapeake Bay as the recipient of the 2019 Commercial Landscape Project of the Year for a Federal Government Playground Project at the Second Annual STC Awards in Seattle, Washington. This award category recognizes an outstanding landscape project installed by an STC member company that exhibits innovation and quality reflective of the STC mission. 

The STC Awards is a member program designed to honor members who help to promote the association’s values and advance the synthetic turf industry. Awards categories included: Lifetime Achievement, Rookie of the Year, Innovator, Volunteer of the Year, Sports and Landscape Installation Projects of the Year. 

STC will name the 2020 award winners at the Third Annual STC Awards ceremony at the 2020 Annual Membership Meeting on October 19-21, 2020 in Washington, D.C. 

For more information on the STC Awards, please visit www.syntheticturfcouncil.org/awards.  Nomination for the 2020 STC Awards will open in fall 2019. 

About SYNLawn 

SYNLawn is the unrivaled innovator in commercial, residential and golf synthetic grass landscape. Boasting the first USDA-certified, bio-based artificial turf products in the industry, SYNLawn has created the first, 100-percent recyclable, lush, sustainable products that are superior in durability to petroleum-based products. SYNLawn also exclusively offers HeatBlock Technology. which has been scientifically proven to lower rising temperatures by reflecting sunlight, thus reducing heat build–up and emissivity. SYNLawn’s unmatched level of vertical integration and quality control allow it to provide the most premium artificial grass systems with the strongest warranty on the market. These qualities, along with its status as the largest manufacturer of artificial grass in America, are the reason the U.S. Government & retail giants insist on SYNLawn. SYNLawn also promotes the largest full-service distributor and installation network. With more than 75 locations, SYNLawn’s vast footprint provides unmatched reach in artificial grass systems installation throughout the Americas and now Australia.  

About the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) 

The STC is the world’s largest organization representing the synthetic turf industry, representing over 230 companies with operations in over twelve countries. Founded in 2003, the STC assists buyers and end users with the selection, use and maintenance of synthetic turf systems in sports field, golf, municipal parks, airports, landscape and residential applications. It is a resource for current, credible, and independent research on the safety and environmental impact of synthetic turf, as well as technical guidance on the selection, installation, maintenance, and environmentally responsible disposal of synthetic turf. Membership includes builders, landscape architects, testing labs, maintenance providers, manufacturers, suppliers, installation contractors, infill material suppliers and other specialty service companies. 

SYNLawn will donate a portion of proceeds and free product installations to promote animal welfare and adoption.

DALTON, Ga., and NEW YORK – A major partnership between SYNLawn (synlawn.com) and SPCA International (spcai.org) was unveiled during SYNLawn’s 2017 Conference in San Diego, Calif. SYNLawn hopes to bring awareness to the needs of homeless pets and to promote adoption through their financial contributions and product donations.

The leading innovator in artificial grass products for commercial and residential applications, SYNLawn offers an environmentally friendly product line that is safe for animals and keeps pets clean. Designed for both small and large areas, the pet systems utilize organic, odor-absorbing crystals to reduce 80 percent of the odors from pet waste. SPCA International is excited to install SYNLawn’s products at partner shelters where natural grass is impossible to grow or cost prohibitive.

“At SYNLawn, we have always strived to create safe and clean surfaces for children and pets. We are pleased that our collaboration with the SPCA International allows us to donate premium synthetic grass in rescue shelters for pets that haven’t always been in friendly environments. The partnership will help raise much-needed funds for pet rescue and adoption,” explained George Neagle, SYNLawn’s vice president of sales and marketing.

SYNLawn is offering $250 off pet turf installations to any customer who has rescued a pet from an animal shelter.

In addition to their artificial pet grass donations, SYNLawn is committed to helping SPCA International rescue dogs for U.S. military service members stationed worldwide. While on deployment members of the military often befriend stray dogs that live with them on base and become their battle buddies. Through the Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide program, SPCA International saves these patriot pets and reunites them with their military friends in the United States. SYNLawn will sponsor at least one of these military rescues in 2017. Additionally, SYNLawn is offering $250 off pet turf installations to any customer who has rescued a pet from an animal shelter.

Meredith Ayan, SPCA International’s executive director, stated, “We are thrilled to have this generous support from SYNLawn. They are truly committed to helping homeless pets, our U.S. military personnel and shelters worldwide. Whenever someone buys a SYNLawn product they can feel proud of SYNLawn’s commitment to making the world a kinder, safer place for animals.”

For more information about this partnership or SYNLawn products, please contact Michelle Balicki, SYNLawn’s marketing manager, at 702-354-5051 or [email protected]. To learn more about SPCA International, please contact Stephanie Scott, SPCAI’s director of communications, at 206-999-4341 or [email protected].

About SYNLawn

As the industry innovator on synthetic grass for landscape solutions, SYNLawn uses exclusive yarn technologies to produce products for synthetic landscape, golf, pet and playground systems. As a vertically integrated manufacturer, SYNLawn offers customers the highest quality products, competitive prices, and the most genuine and strongest manufacturer warranty of 15 years. With the company’s continued growth, SYNLawn now has more than 75 locations internationally.

About SPCA International

The mission of SPCA International (www.spcai.org) is simple but vast: to advance the safety and well-being of animals. Through outreach, rescue and educational programs SPCA International leads lifesaving initiatives and assists grassroots animal activists. One cornerstone program, Operation Baghdad Pups: Worldwide, helps U.S. troops safely transport the animals they befriend while deployed home to the United States.