Your Guide to Turf Solutions & Outdoor Living

Welcome to the Total Turf Blog. Tips, installation guides and ideas on artificial turf, pavers and concrete from the Total Turf crew. From pet-friendly turf and backyard putting greens to playground surfacing and drainage, we share what we've learned to help you plan your lawn or landscape project.

Shaded backyard artificial turf with a small tree and covered patio

Artificial Turf in Lincoln and Sun City Lincoln Hills

October 20, 2026

A local guide to artificial turf in Lincoln, CA: builder landscaping, Sun City Lincoln Hills, HOA approval, heat and choosing a tier.

Child on a rope swing in a small backyard with artificial turf and a wood deck

Artificial Turf in Natomas: Builder Yards, Flat Lots and HOAs

October 20, 2026

Aging builder landscaping, flat clay lots, valley heat and HOAs: what North and South Natomas homeowners should know about turf.

Backyard pool with a strip of artificial turf along a stone retaining wall

Artificial Turf in El Dorado Hills: Slopes, Oaks and HOA Approval

October 20, 2026

Hillside drainage, clay and rock, native oaks and Serrano-style HOA review: a local guide to artificial turf in El Dorado Hills.

Side yard putting green with yellow flags next to a house

Artificial Turf in Rancho Cordova: New Homes and Older Neighborhoods

October 20, 2026

From Anatolia and Sunridge builder yards to older homes north of Highway 50, a local guide to artificial turf in Rancho Cordova.

Close-up of a putting green cup and flag beside a gravel border

Artificial Turf in Folsom: Heat, Hillsides and HOA Approval

October 20, 2026

Folsom heat, varied soil, hillside lots, putting greens and HOAs: a local guide to installing artificial turf in Folsom.

Shaded backyard artificial turf with a small tree and tall evergreens

Artificial Turf in Roseville: A Neighborhood Guide

October 20, 2026

West Roseville dog yards, Stoneridge lots, Sun City Roseville and HOA approval: what Roseville homeowners should know about turf.

Artificial turf backyard installed by Total Turf in Sacramento

What a $20,000+ Artificial Turf Project Looks Like in Sacramento (2026)

October 13, 2026

Real numbers from 16 Sacramento-area projects over $20,000 in 2026: median about $23,300, most between $21,000 and $29,000, and what that budget buys.

Backyard artificial turf installation by Total Turf in the Sacramento area

An Orangevale Backyard Built Around a New Pool, Kids, and Pets

September 24, 2026

A new pool deserved a yard to match. How we planned a pet- and kid-friendly turf install in Orangevale, and ran the job site so the crew never had to leave.

Total Turf installation crew on a Sacramento job site

The Garden at The Line: 4,000+ Sq Ft of Commercial Turf for a Sacramento Beer Garden

September 24, 2026

How our crew installed 4,000+ sq ft of high-traffic turf at a Sacramento beer garden in under two weeks, plus a mid-project cooling upgrade.

Large backyard artificial turf transformation by Total Turf

Artificial Turf in Orangevale: What Sacramento’s Larger-Lot Suburb Deserves

September 22, 2026

Orangevale homeowners have larger lots, horse properties, and high standards. Here’s what makes artificial turf the right call for 95662.

Front yard artificial turf with a curved walkway and trimmed hedges at a two-story home

Essential, Premium, or Elite: Which Total Turf Tier Is Right for Your Yard?

September 1, 2026

Total Turf offers three installation tiers. Here's exactly what's different between them and how Sacramento homeowners decide which one fits their yard.

Artificial turf installed under mature shade trees by Total Turf

Artificial Turf Carmichael: What Homeowners in Sacramento’s Established Suburb Should Know

September 1, 2026

Carmichael’s large lots, clay soil, and mature landscaping make it a strong candidate for turf. Here’s what local homeowners need to know.