Base Prep — Family-owned, 4.9★ rated, 15-year warranty
McDonough's been growing fast—especially around Eagle's Landing and Kelleytown—and a lot of homeowners are thinking about their yards differently. Between the heat, the clay soil that comes with Henry County, and the fact that most lawns here need constant watering and mowing, a putting green starts to make real sense. You get a manicured look year-round without fighting the Georgia sun or that stubborn clay underneath. We've installed plenty of artificial greens in the 30252 and 30253 area, and the transformation is always the same: homeowners love having a usable outdoor space that actually stays green when it's 95 degrees in July. Whether you're near Heritage Park or tucked into one of the newer subdivisions, a well-built putting green becomes that backyard feature you actually use—for practice, for entertaining, or just because it looks sharp. The base prep is everything, though. That's where most installers cut corners, and that's exactly where we don't.
McDonough's clay-heavy soil is a double-edged sword. It drains poorly when it rains, which means a natural grass putting green would stay soggy and develop disease. That's your first win with artificial turf—no drainage headaches. The flip side is that clay compacts hard, so your base needs to be properly built to avoid settling later. We typically excavate 4 to 6 inches, depending on the grade of your yard, and lay down a crushed limestone or recycled asphalt base with proper grading. Henry County's sun exposure varies wildly between neighborhoods. If your lot sits in the newer subdivisions around Eagle's Landing, you might have full sun all day—which is perfect for a putting green and means no algae issues. Shaded yards exist too, especially if you're nestled near mature trees, and that changes how we approach drainage and turf selection. Most McDonough lots are 0.25 to 0.5 acres, so a 400 to 800 square foot green fits naturally without overwhelming the space. HOA rules vary by neighborhood, so we always check before breaking ground.
Henry County doesn't require a permit for residential turf installation on your own property, but your HOA might have approval requirements—especially in Eagle's Landing. We pull any necessary paperwork and submit drawings if needed. It's usually a quick approval once your HOA sees we're a licensed installer with good references in the area.
Clay doesn't drain naturally, so we can't skip base prep like some installers do. We excavate, grade for proper water runoff, and build a stable foundation that won't settle into divots after a year. That clay also means we're extra careful about compacting the base so your green stays level and true.
We spec a commercial-grade polyethylene blend that handles Georgia's summer heat without getting soft or shingled. It resists UV degradation and won't trap moisture the way cheaper turf does in our humid climate. It's also forgiving on your short game and plays consistent year-round.
Base prep is the longest part—usually 1 to 2 days depending on soil conditions and size. Turf installation itself is quick, maybe half a day. We're about 45 minutes from our main shop, so we schedule McDonough jobs strategically, but we don't rush the prep work.
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