Artificial turf installation in St. George

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town, the size of the area and what it's for.

2. We connect you

   Your call goes to an independent turf installer that serves Washington County.

3. They call you back

   They measure, show you products and quote the job directly.

Who is this for?

Homeowners, landlords, HOAs and small businesses in St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Santa Clara, Ivins and the rest of Washington County who want synthetic grass somewhere on their property. That might be a full front-yard swap, a strip along the side of the house, a backyard where kids play, a dog area, or a practice green. If you're not sure turf is the right answer for a spot, an installer can walk the yard with you and say where it works and where rock, pavers or plants make more sense.

Why is turf so common in Southern Utah?

St. George sits in the northeast corner of the Mojave Desert. The average July high is close to 102°F, and normal annual rainfall is under ten inches. Keeping cool-season grass green through that takes a lot of water, and the county's supply is tight: the Virgin River is the area's main source, and the Washington County Water Conservancy District has spent the last few years paying owners to take out lawn. KUER reported in 2025 that about 2.9 million square feet of grass had been replaced since late 2022. Some of those yards went to desert plants and rock; some homeowners pair plants with turf in the areas they actually use.

Does artificial turf qualify for the water district's grass incentive?

Not on its own. The district pays for living grass that's removed and replaced with water-efficient landscaping, and it says plainly that no incentive is paid for turf itself. Turf can be used in place of mulch inside a converted area only if it's permeable to air and water, and the converted area still has to meet the district's plant-cover and drip irrigation rules: plants covering at least half of it at maturity. So a yard that's all turf won't earn the incentive, but a design that mixes turf with enough trees and shrubs might. Read the lawn-to-turf conversion page before anything gets torn out.

What makes a turf job last here?

• The base. Most of the work is underneath. Old sod and roots come out, the ground is graded so water runs away from the house, and a compacted aggregate base goes down. A thin or uneven base shows up later as dips and seams.
• Drainage. Monsoon storms can dump a lot of water fast. Turf drains through its backing, but the base and grade decide where that water ends up.
• Edges and seams. Clean, secured edges along curbs, walls and planters keep the turf from lifting in wind and heat. Seams should be glued or stitched so the grain runs the same way.
• Product choice. Pile height, blade shape, backing and infill all change how the turf looks, feels, drains and handles heat. Ask to see and touch samples in full sun.
• Irrigation changes. Sprinkler heads under turf need to be capped or converted. Nearby plants and trees usually move to drip.

How hot does artificial turf get?

Hotter than people expect. A BYU study summarized by the New York State Department of Health measured an average synthetic turf surface temperature of 117°F, compared with 78°F on natural grass nearby. Watering cooled the turf sharply, but the surface climbed back to 120°F within five minutes. In a St. George summer, that matters for bare feet, dogs and small kids. Shade trees, shade sails, lighter colors, and keeping turf to the areas you actually use all help. It's worth asking any installer what they recommend for heat on your specific yard.

Signs your yard is a good candidate

• A lawn that browns out every summer no matter how much you water
• Narrow side yards or park strips that are hard to irrigate evenly
• A dog run that's packed dirt or mud
• A backyard play area the kids have worn down to bare spots
• Sprinkler overspray hitting the driveway, sidewalk or house

Building a new home or living in a newer subdivision?

St. George's landscape rules for new homes cap lawn at 8% of the lot, with set maximums, and ban lawn in park strips, in areas narrower than eight feet, and on slopes steeper than 15%. The city's certification form also says a new landscape plan must be submitted if the landscape is modified later. The form doesn't say how synthetic turf is counted, so ask the city before you change a yard that was approved under those rules. Your HOA may have its own turf standards too. Our Washington County artificial turf guide has the details and sources.

Are you a turf company?

No. St. George Turf Installation is a referral service. We connect you with an independent installer that serves your address, and that company quotes, installs and warranties the work. Read our tips for hiring a turf installer before you sign anything.

Areas we cover

• St. George
• Washington
• Hurricane
• Santa Clara and Ivins

Planning ahead? Read our Washington County artificial turf guide.