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Linens are an essential element to an dining occasion. Whether you are planning for a wedding, reception, anniversary, graduation, or just want to jazz up a meal, fine linens are appropriate for nearly an occasion. Wedding linens tend to be the most popular linen purchased and obsessed over. When choosing these linens for such a special day, it is important to seek out options to better personalize your tastes. Many different colors, fabrics, and styles are available to accommodate wide ranging personal tastes when it comes to this matter. When it comes to the make, table linens most commonly come in high-quality polyester, satin, or just plain linen. Beyond table linens, cloth napkins are an often overlooked, essential accessory to dressing up your tables. These elegant napkins are often chosen on complementary color to the actual table linenand may be propped up or folded in many different styles, determined by the ambiance of the dining occasion. They are also adorned with an elegant hemmed edge. Other table elements that adorn tables at formal occasions are also available for coordination. Runners, sashes, chair covers, table skirts, and overlays are available in a wide range of styles and colors as well in order to best meet your aesthetic and practical needs.

 If your dining occasion calls for something less formal than a wedding, more causal table linens are available for your choosing. While round table linenstend to be the norm, rectangular tablecloths are also available for instances such as buffet style tables. As with most formal linens, these tablecloths and cloth napkins are washable and made to endure repeated use.

Fake grass is considered a durable and cost-effective surface for athletic fields. It can be used nearly 3,000 hours a year (three times as long as natural grass), increasing valuable practice and play times. In addition, synthetic grass can provide the flexibility to use the field in the rain or during the months of the year when natural grass does not grow. These and many other reasons are why schools such as West Aurora High School are switching from natural grass to synthetic grass fields.

The Beacon News reports that West Aurora High School in Chicago, IL is preparing for construction of a new artificial athletic grass field on May 17. The school board approved the decision on Monday to accept donations to be used on the project.

Like many high schools, West Aurora wanted a new synthetic field but lacked the funds to green-light the project. But last fall, the school began running the Field of Dreams fundraising campaign and raised more than $800,000. According to the article, the school can now buy artificial turf and complete the project thanks to more than 100 donations and a $25,000 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation.  Congratulations from Artificial Turf Supply!

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Article submitted by ArtificialTurfSupply.com

Artificial turf is being used in parks and schools across the country as a durable surface for playing sports such as soccer, football and rugby. Now, it is being used for futsal, a version of soccer played on a smaller area than traditional soccer.
Chattanoogan.com reports that the newly renovated Highland Park Commons in Highland Park, Chattanooga, TN is now open to the public, featuring three synthetic turf futsal fields. According to the article, the goal of the project was to create an open space that will bring the residents of Highland Park together.

Eddie Centurion, board member and Latino Ministry coordinator at New City Fellowship told the paper, “Through the construction of the futsal courts and implementation of soccer leagues, Highland Park Commons seeks to find a common link to unite a diverse community and ultimately return the neighborhood to a place where all residents can enjoy healthy, active and productive lives. We believe soccer is a means by which we can cross socio-economic, cultural and language barriers.”

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Article submitted by Artificial Turf Supply

Article submitted by ArtificialTurfSupply.com

Fake turf grass is quickly replacing natural grass in professional and academic athletic fields across the United States. A recent example of this switch is in Wilmington, North Carolina. Star News Online reports that Legion Stadium is on its way toward the installation of a new artificial playing surface. The Wilmington City Council approved the vote on Tuesday February 1.

The new athletic turf — which is not to be confused with artificial residential turf — will serve as a playing field for all New Hanover High School field sports as well as a safe surface for a variety of city and county events.

Although the city is excited about the new field, the $1 million project is expected to face several obstacles including delays due to bad weather. Although it is expected to be completed by April 8, city officials and the National Weather Service expect that rainy days in February and March will delay the installation of artificial turf lawn.

“You’ve got weather and things like that working to your disadvantage. But there’s still no place I’d rather work (than Wilmington),” Chad Price, president of Carolina Green Corporation of suburban Charlotte, told Star News Online.

Article submitted by www.ArtificialTurfSupply.com

While it’s true that synthetic turf is virtually maintenance-free, that doesn’t mean that you don’t need to do any work to make sure that your lawn looks as great and lasts as long as possible. The good news is that basic artificial lawn maintenance is something that can take you a few minutes each month instead of the hours you would normally spend watering, mowing and trimming your natural grass lawn.

Here are a few steps that artificial turf manufacturers and installers like Artificial Turf Supply recommend that homeowners undertake after their lawns have been installed in order for them to last as long as possible:

Brushing: Leaves and other debris will collect in your fake grass lawn over time. If leaves and other items get wet, they could cause mold. Using a broom can make sure that your lawn is free of any harmful items.

Raking: Many people who use natural grass lawns also have water-free landscaping options like rock gardens. This can mean that small pebbles or rocks can get in your lawn. Using a rake can make sure that they don’t pile up and cause an uneven lawn.

Biowaste: You’ll still need to clean up after your pets. The good news is that clean up is much easier with synthetic grass than natural grass.