A backyard putting green is already beautiful on its own, especially when it’s made of artificial grass in Santa Rosa CA. Imagine a miniature version of the perfect putting area at your favorite golf course – except now it’s all yours.
Better yet, there are many ways to jazz up a putting green to make it an even more stunning element of your landscape. Here are some of our favorites:
1. Plant container gardens around the perimeter.
Container gardens are a great way to edge the green, as well as provide you with brilliant colors throughout the year. We recommend growing plants local to Santa Rosa, as they’re more low-maintenance because of being adapted to the area. For example, you could plant azaleas, fuchsias or coral bells. Herbs are a splendid choice too, especially those with lovely scents such as basil and rosemary.
2. Improve privacy with artificial grass hedges.
Hedges are a fantastic way to add privacy to a backyard putting green while adding more greenery. Unfortunately, you have to trim live hedges every so often to keep them looking sharp.
Artificial grass in Santa Rosa CA offers the same function and aesthetic without the maintenance demands of real hedge plants. You can DIY it or have professionals install it, depending on your time and budget constraints.
3. Add lights for nighttime playability with artificial grass.
Nothing feels better than finishing your day by sinking that final hole-in-one you’ve been practicing all week. There are many types of landscape lights you can add, such as string lights and spotlights. Try combining different light sources to both illuminate and create a relaxing mood – for example, you could use string lights along the tee line and spotlights directly over the hole.
Not sure if a certain type of lighting is safe for your putting green? Chat with your artificial turf installer in Santa Rosa to confirm.
4. Outline the green with pea gravel and decorative rocks.
Add a nice sensory “crunch” to your putting green by outlining its border with pea gravel and decorative rocks. These materials are inexpensive and come in different sizes, shades and colors, so you can choose exactly what fits your backyard theme. Some popular options are limestone gravel, granite mulch and basalt stones.
5. Add a border of perennials to attract butterflies.
Adding perennials is a great way to add color without requiring you to do much work in the future – you just need to water them once per week during dry periods. Great perennials for your backyard putting green include lavender and bee balm. As a bonus, butterflies love these plants too!
To complement the clean lines and curves of your artificial grass, consider using raised planters and different pot sizes.
6. Incorporate a trellis and climbing roses for a romantic touch.
If you’re looking to add romance to your backyard putting green, you can’t go wrong with climbing roses – they’re easy to grow and absolutely stunning when in full bloom.
A classic trellis structure is an elegant way to support the roses as they grow while adding visual interest. If you’d rather not have to maintain the trellis long-term, you could also install a lattice fence for short-term support.
7. Add a patio for additional seating and spending time with loved ones.
Patios are great for pulling you away from your busy lifestyle, as you can simply sit back and enjoy the company of friends and family over good food and a round of backyard golf or two.
Top patio options include wood decking, brick pavers and cement patios. You may choose to include an outdoor fire pit to toast s’mores or keep you warm on chilly nights.
8. Add an outdoor bar for hosting parties.
Outdoor bars are the perfect way to host your next get-together or friendly putting competition. They’re also great for storing any number of supplies you may need during your backyard golfing soirees.
You can either purchase a ready-made bar or you could build one yourself out of wood and/or masonry. There are many styles to choose from, such as contemporary and industrial.
As any reputable artificial grass installer in Santa Rosa will tell you, however, keep grills, fire pits and similar equipment away from your turf. While artificial grass won’t burn, embers and hot items can melt it, so place the BBQ a short distance away.
Let’s Talk About Artificial Grass Backyard Putting Greens!
If you’re in the Santa Rosa area and you’d like to add an outdoor putting green to your backyard, you’ve come to the right place. Santa Rosa Artificial Grass has worked on countless residential and commercial putting greens in the area and we’re ready to help you bring your ideas to life.
No matter the size or scope of your project, you can trust that we’ll have you covered from design to completion.
Call us today at 408-723-4954 or send us a message to schedule a chat or request a FREE quote!
