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    Cool My new backyard putting green!

    My small backyard got trashed by our new puppy.
    What was once lush green grass and a nice flower bed turned into a barren wasteland after we bought Roxy, our Dalmatian pup!
    So i had an idea, rather than just returf and plant new flowers i proposed to the missus a backyard putting green.
    It would have multiple benefits i told her, maintenance free, very tidy and looks great year round, the dog would like it better and of course i and the kids would enjoy it immensely!
    So, i bit the bullet and went ahead and got some quotes.
    For those that have done it there are really only 4 major companies that do these properly Aus wide.
    I got all grass samples from all of them first , then got guys to come measure up and quote.
    The company i eventually went with, i got to come last as i really liked their product the best, so gave them last shot.
    They have only 1 other green i Sydney so where keen on looking after me to help them with their business.
    Needless to say they bettered all quotes and where very accommodating to what i wanted.
    As you can see, she really did a number on the yard, here's the before pics:
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    Stage 1, clearing the yard and putting down the base:
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    Stage 2 rolling out and cutting the green and fringe:
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    How can you practice 4 putts on that L?

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    The completed green!
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    any elevation on greens?

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    Kids, dog (and dad) enjoying it that arvo!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lagerlover View Post
    How can you practice 4 putts on that L?

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    Pffft, be gone with you!

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    Looks great, what's it stimp at ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by HCC View Post
    any elevation on greens?
    There are subtle contours, yes.
    Back left along fence (looking from the first pic above) is uphill and cambered.
    The back hole, behind pool wall in second pic has a nice slope as well.
    Grain runs from back shed to my deck, so putts from there run faster, and a touch downhill.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Croydo View Post
    Looks great, what's it stimp at ?
    He said once it beds down, around 12.
    But if you want it quicker after he can and will do it....

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    looks great mate, did a specific company do it for you?

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    Yes, im waiting to hear back from Mod's b4 i put any information/links etc in the thread.
    Happy for those in Sydney that want to come around to inspect and have a beer and a putt, just flick me a pm....

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    Just got to get my own pad first!! looks wicked though mate

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    I'm thinking of doing the same and will chat about it over the weekend.
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    Looks fantastic mate! What sort of sq m is it all up?

    Might have to talk to the missus about one of these at some point....

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    Is the dog just going to shit on it?

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    OMG that looks brilliant.

    We have two very destructive German Shepherds and had to pay a handsome amount to get grass re-laid after they destroyed most of it. Well its been a year and they've managed to destroy half of the new grass already, am seriously thinking of going with something like this.

    How "dog-proof" is it? Is it easy to clean up if the dog uses it for its toilet?

    Any chance you can PM me the name of the company you used?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Yossarian View Post
    Is the dog just going to shit on it?
    And here i was hoping you'd miss the whole thread....

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    Going to pick kids up from school, ill answer stuff later and provide company details (which i got approval from the site owner to do...)

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    We all want to know what this costs, if you don't mind sharing.
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    Very nice. I can see many a beer resting on the corner of that deck

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eldrick View Post
    Very nice. I can see many a beer resting on the corner of that deck
    I hope he is using Schaeffer's New Zealand style deck sealant.

    Forum needs more banter.


 

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