Island Blend: Our Value Turf
A W-shaped yarn over a polyurethane backing for superior drainage, built for a clean, cost-effective look in pet areas, play zones and accent spaces. American-made, starting at $8.50 per square foot installed.
What's Actually in Island Blend
Island Blend features a W-shaped yarn in emerald, field, and beige tones over a polyurethane backing for superior drainage. It is a genuinely different construction from our premium landscape blades, built for value and durability in a lower-traffic role.
- Face weight: 55 oz/yd²
- Pile height: 1-5/8 inch
- Color: Field / Olive
- Cross-section: Mini Wave shape
- Recommended use: Low to moderate traffic
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Best For
Pet Areas and Dog Runs
The polyurethane backing drains fast, and a dedicated pet zone does not need our premium realism-first blade. Island Blend delivers a clean look at a lower cost per square foot.
Side Yards and Accent Spaces
Areas that are not the main focal point of the property, where value matters more than matching the front yard's realism level.
Budget-Conscious Whole-Yard Projects
For a full-yard installation on a tighter budget, Island Blend covers the ground while keeping the project inside our $3,500 minimum. See Turf Pricing for the full breakdown.
What Island Blend Costs
Residential turf starts at $8.50 per square foot installed, across six price tiers. Your free design consultation includes a physical sample of Island Blend so you can feel it before deciding.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is built for a different job. Island Blend uses a W-shaped yarn over a polyurethane backing for superior drainage, which is a genuinely different construction from our premium landscape blades, not a cheaper version of the same one. It is the right choice when the priority is value and durability over maximum realism.
Pet areas, play zones, side yards, dog runs, and accent spaces where the goal is a clean, low-maintenance look without paying for our premium landscape blades. Many homeowners use it for a secondary area and a heavier blade like ForeverBlade for the main lawn.
Residential turf starts at $8.50 per square foot installed, and we carry blades across six price tiers so there is an option for every budget and use case. Your free design consultation includes a physical sample and a real number for your project.
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