I have fake grass and I love it, except in the summer it gets so hot. What can I do to keep it cooler for my dogs?

Debra Reardon
by Debra Reardon
  3 answers
  • Never thought of this probelm, Well i dont think you can really make the lawn cooler, but adding a water feature, apergola and big fan may help cool the area a bit, another thing is to plant trees so as the lawn gets a bit of shade.
  • Stephen B Stephen B on Mar 05, 2011
    Debra, I also live in San Marcos and one of my neighbors just installed an (expensive) synthetic lawn. It does retain lots of heat. She sprays it down several times a day because she too has a small dog who hangs out in the back yard.
  • Global Syn-Turf Global Syn-Turf on Feb 04, 2015
    @Debra Reardon, as @Stephen B mentioned, you can spray down the turf with a hose or sprinkler if it gets too hot.