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What Happens When You Ignore Drainage (Hint: It Costs More Than Standing Water)

November 19, 2025

Most homeowners do not think about drainage until something goes wrong. A few puddles after it rains may seem harmless, even normal. You might shrug and wait for the sun to dry them up. But water is sneaky. It does ... Read more

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Smart Irrigation Pays Off: Water Savings That Will Surprise You

November 6, 2025

Many homeowners still think of irrigation systems as something that simply turns on and off at set times. Water runs, grass gets green, and that is that. But today’s technology has changed how we care for our lawns and landscapes. ... Read more

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Dry Creek Bed

May 25, 2016

Our clients property was having a severe erosion problem due to rainwater running down a hillside at the back of the property. Every rainfall, the water would slowly erode down the back hillside creating a cavern by washing away topsoil, ... Read more

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Hardscape Project

May 25, 2016

Our client hired a contractor who built an addition to the back of the home that was too low to the grade of the property, which caused flooding when ever a heavy rain occurred. The water created mold build-up on the walls ... Read more

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Landscape Lighting

May 25, 2016

Our client was looking to help provide additional security and well as beautifying their property at night. The project included many aspects of outdoor lighting featuring; accent lighting, back lighting, walkway, deck, down lighting, water feature, pond, and pool area ... Read more

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Tyson Research Center Garden

May 25, 2016

Large commercial installation for research biology department of Washington University. Design and materials provided by Rainwater Harvesting Supply Company, LLC. System installed by Green Turf Irrigation Company. This system is part of the overall construction of a controlled plant grow ... Read more

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Benefits of a Drip System

May 11, 2016

Green Turf’s landscape drip products are made especially for low-volume irrigation systems. By delivering water at or near plants’ root zones, Green Turf’s landscape drip products offer targeted watering with the following advantages: Save time, water waste and money by ... Read more

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Benefits of an Automatic Sprinkler System

May 11, 2016

If you’re tired of maintaining a constant vigil over your lawn and manually moving a sprinkler from the front yard to the backyard in an effort to keep your grass green, you may want to consider installing an automatic irrigation ... Read more

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Top 5 Reasons Your Irrigation or Sprinkler System Could Be Costing You Money

May 11, 2016

Have you ever passed a property on a rainy day and the irrigation system or sprinklers are on? Why in the world would anyone water their lawn on a rainy day? The answer is that it’s an under-managed system and ... Read more

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Do You Need Drainage Service?

May 11, 2016

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about indoor plumbing. That’s OK; most of us don’t. Yet, none of us would deny how important it is in our daily lives. All it takes is one clogged pipe or drain to ... Read more

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Do You Have A Drainage Problem?

May 11, 2016

Leading Indicators of Drainage Problems While water is essential for a healthy lawn, too much can cause problems ranging from unhealthy lawns to leaky basements to large-scale soil erosion. These effects damage not only the appearance and value of your ... Read more

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The Butterfly House

May 4, 2016

We are privileged to work on some of the great iconic places around St. Louis including the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House. We were asked to repair and add additional lighting fixtures to the Outdoor Butterfly Garden and pathways. The current ... Read more

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Old Warson Country Club

May 4, 2016

Green Turf was excited to be a part of the reconstruction of the 12th fairway at Old Warson Country Club. Green Turf, led by Foreman Don Riemler, was able to rework the irrigation system and respond to an exacting schedule that ... Read more

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Reasons To Install Outside Lighting

April 29, 2016

Most dwellings contain indoor lights to assist people with doing activities when it is dark outside, or when there is not enough natural light entering through a window. However, outdoor lighting is just as important for several reasons. There are ... Read more