The Best Artificial Grass by Use
The best artificial grass depends on where it goes. This page suggests one of Artificial Grass & Landscaping's Always Green turfs for each use, justified only by the catalog's own pile heights, face weights and prices as of November 12, 2026, never a claim about another brand.
Which artificial grass is the best?
There is no single best artificial grass: the right turf depends on the use, so this page suggests one Always Green turf for each. Per square foot, Artificial Grass & Landscaping's lawn turf is from $0.79 for stocking dealers, $0.99 a full roll (4-roll minimum), $1.19 for one roll and $1.49 cut to length.
| Use | Suggested turf | Why (from the catalog) | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday backyard lawn | Carmel 115 Oz. | 90oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) face weight, 2" (51 mm) pile: a middle weight | $2.59 cut |
| A fuller, more natural look | Sierra 160 Oz., Santa Barbara 160 Oz. | 125oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change): the heaviest lawn face weight | $3.19 cut |
| Dogs and pets | Tuscany 54 oz | 1.34" (34 mm): the shortest pile, least to brush | guide |
| Putting green | Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz., Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. | 0.75" (19 mm) pile, made for putting | guide |
| Play area | Carmel 115 Oz. | Lawn turf; no fall-height padding is sold | guide |
| Lowest price / budget | Tuscany 54 oz | $0.99 (4-roll minimum) full roll: the lowest | guide |
Face weights come from the supplier and vary between production runs, so they are subject to change. "Best" here means best suited to that use by the specs below, not a ranking against other companies’ turf.
What is the best artificial grass for a lawn?
For an everyday backyard lawn, a middle-weight turf balances a full look with price. At Artificial Grass & Landscaping that is Carmel 115 Oz., 90oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) face weight and 2" (51 mm) pile, $2.59 per square foot cut to length. A heavier face weight looks fuller; a lighter one costs less. Compare them all before you choose.
| Turf | Pile height | Face weight | Blade | Cut to length, from | Full roll, from | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Green Tuscany 54 oz | 1.34" (34 mm) | 25oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | C-Shaped | $1.49 | $0.99 (4-roll minimum); $1.19 for one roll | Free sample |
| Always Green Palm Springs 77 Oz. | 1.97" (50 mm) | 49oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | C-Shaped | — | $1.29 (2-roll minimum); $1.69 for one roll | Free sample |
| Always Green Newport 108 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 78oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | Omega-Shaped | $2.39 | $1.99 | Free sample |
| Always Green Carmel 115 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 90oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | — | $2.59 | $2.19 | Free sample |
| Always Green Tahoe 160 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 115oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | Omega-Shaped | $3.19 | $2.69 | Free sample |
| Always Green Sierra 160 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 125oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | Omega-Shaped | $3.19 | $2.69 | Free sample |
| Always Green Santa Barbara 160 Oz. | 2" (51 mm) | 125oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | — | $3.19 | $2.69 | Free sample |
Choosing a lawn turf in detail, with a backyard priced: artificial grass for your backyard.
What is the best artificial grass for dogs?
Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells no separate pet turf, so for dogs you choose among the same lawn turfs. Its shortest pile is Tuscany 54 oz, 1.34" (34 mm), which has the least blade to brush and rinse. Pair any lawn turf with antimicrobial Camofill infill. The turf-for-dogs guide compares them by pile height and face weight.
- The catalog makes no odor or wear claim about any turf with dogs, so the choice is by pile height and face weight, and by rinsing often.
- Antimicrobial infill: the catalog says Camofill’s coating “helps inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungi and algae” (Camofill infill).
- A whole run or a small potty patch priced: artificial grass dog run and dog potty artificial grass.
What is the best turf for a putting green?
For a putting green, Artificial Grass & Landscaping's two Tour Preferred putting turfs are the ones made for it: a low 0.75" (19 mm) pile that a ball rolls across, where a tall lawn turf would not. They cost from $2.29 per square foot cut to length. Lawn turf is for lawns, not putting.
| Turf | Pile height | Face weight | Widths | Cut to length, from | Full roll, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 68 Oz. | 0.79" (20 mm) | 40oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 15 ft | $2.29 | $1.79 |
| Always Green Tour Preferred Putting Green 83 Oz. | 0.75" (19 mm) | 58oz/SQFT+/-5% (subject to change) | 7.5 ft | $2.29 | $1.79 |
How to build one, and what it costs: how to build a putting green and putting green cost.
What is the best cheap artificial grass?
On a budget, full rolls carry the lowest price per square foot. Artificial Grass & Landscaping's lowest is Tuscany 54 oz at $0.99 (4-roll minimum), or $1.19 for one Tuscany 54 oz roll; stocking dealers buy from $0.79. Discounted remnants and cut pieces are the cheapest small amounts.
| Way to buy | Price per sq ft | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Stocking dealer account | From $0.79 | For stocking dealers: dealer pricing |
| Full roll: Tuscany 54 oz | $0.99 (4-roll minimum); $1.19 for one roll | A whole roll at a fixed size; the lowest price needs the minimum shown |
| Cut to length: Tuscany 54 oz | $1.49 | Only the length you need; the smallest piece is 7.5 ft x 15 ft, $167.63 |
The cheapest ways to buy, with the catch of each: cheap artificial grass.
How do you choose the best artificial grass?
Compare the specs, not the marketing: pile height (how tall the blades stand), face weight (ounces of yarn per square foot), blade shape, color and roll width, which sets the seams. Artificial Grass & Landscaping lists all of these for every turf, and free samples let you judge the look and feel in daylight.
Samples hang on the fence outside the warehouse at 3667 Omec Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, to see or take any time, or order free samples online ($14.95 shipping).
Each spec explained, turf by turf: types of artificial turf. We provide contractors: installation is done by independent, third-party contractors, not by Artificial Grass & Landscaping staff. Contractor services are available within 40 miles of the Rancho Cordova warehouse; further out, contact us first.
What this page can't tell you
- Which turf you will prefer: pile height, face weight and blade shape are on record, but how a turf looks and feels in your yard is yours to judge from a sample.
- How another company’s turf compares: this page covers only the Always Green turf Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells, and makes no claim about other brands.
- How long a particular turf lasts in your use: the warranty covers UV fading, prorated; wear depends on use and care.
Questions and answers
What is the best artificial grass?
There is no single best artificial grass: the right turf depends on the use, so this page suggests one Always Green turf for each. Per square foot, Artificial Grass & Landscaping's lawn turf is from $0.79 for stocking dealers, $0.99 a full roll (4-roll minimum), $1.19 for one roll and $1.49 cut to length.
What is the best artificial grass for dogs?
Artificial Grass & Landscaping sells no separate pet turf; for dogs you choose among its lawn turfs by pile height and face weight, and rinse often. Its shortest pile is Tuscany 54 oz, 1.34" (34 mm). Pair any lawn turf with antimicrobial Camofill infill.
What is the best turf for a putting green?
Artificial Grass & Landscaping’s two Tour Preferred putting turfs, made for putting with a low pile (from 0.75" (19 mm)) a ball rolls across, from $2.29 per square foot cut to length. Lawn turf is for lawns, not putting.
What is the cheapest artificial grass?
Full rolls are the lowest price per square foot: Artificial Grass & Landscaping’s lowest is $0.99 (4-roll minimum), or $1.19 for one roll; stocking dealers buy from $0.79. Discounted remnants are the cheapest small pieces.
Next steps
Warehouse, office and samples: 3667 Omec Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 · (916) 370-5527 (call or text)
Prices and charges as of November 12, 2026; the product pages and checkout always show the current figure.