What is under the blades matters most. Here is how backing, base stone and drainage fit together.
A turf lawn is a system. Blades are stitched into a backing, the backing sits on a compacted stone base and the whole assembly drains through the backing and into the ground. If any layer is weak, the whole lawn suffers. Thin backing tears, a poor base ripples and bad drainage holds water and odor.
Quality turf has a sturdy, perforated backing with a good coating that locks in the fibers. Under it, a few inches of compacted crushed stone give a firm, free-draining platform, topped with a fine screening layer for a smooth finish. A weed barrier is often added between the soil and the stone. On clay or low ground, drain pipes help. We explain each layer and why it matters so you can compare quotes fairly.
Strong and perforated.
Compacted base.
Water passes through.
Below the stone.
Smooth finish.
Same layers.
Artificial TurfA green lawn without the mowing, watering or mud: a properly built base, tight seams, clean edges and…Explore 
Simulator TurfHitting mats and turf surfaces for golf simulator rooms, garages and basements, built for swing comfort and a…Explore 
Playground TurfSoft, clean playground surfaces for backyards, churches and schools, with shock-absorbing padding where kids climb and swing.Explore 
Commercial TurfTurf for restaurants, offices, breweries, hotels and event spaces: durable, attractive and ready for heavy foot traffic.Explore 
Athletic TurfSynthetic fields, practice areas and batting cages built for play, with shock absorption, drainage and durable surfaces.Explore 
Turf Base PrepThe part you never see and always feel: excavation, crushed stone base, compaction and slope that keep turf…Explore 
Turf RemovalOld, flattened, smelly or worn-out turf lifted and hauled away, with the base checked and ready for new…Explore 
Turf RepairLifting seams, torn patches, worn spots and rippled areas fixed with matching turf and proper base repairs.Explore Take the quiz, check a problem or ballpark a budget.
Which Grass or Turf Is Right for My Yard? QuizAnswer five questions about sun, use, pets and upkeep to see the grass or turf that fits your yard.Try it 
Sod Calculator: How Much Sod Do I Need?Enter the length and width of each lawn area to see the square feet, the pallets and rolls to order and a sensible waste allowance.Try it 
Sod and Turf Budget PlannerPick a project and a size and get a ballpark planning range.Try it It keeps turf flat and draining. Most failures come from a weak base.
Often three to four inches for lawns, more on soft ground.
Usually, to reduce growth under the turf.
Grass and turf guideTall FescueThe most common lawn grass in Middle Tennessee: deep green, tough, shade tolerant and a little demanding in…Learn more 
Grass and turf guideBermudaA tough, fast-spreading warm-season grass that loves full sun, handles traffic and turns tan in winter.Learn more 
Grass and turf guideZoysiaA dense, soft warm-season grass that tolerates heat and light shade and feels like carpet underfoot.Learn more 
Grass and turf guideKentucky BluegrassA rich, velvety cool-season grass that repairs itself but works harder in a Tennessee summer than fescue.Learn more Call us and we will visit, measure your yard and give you a clear plan and a written scope for sod, artificial turf or both.
