Once it gets dirty and dusty that sheen will be a little more natural looking. I've never seen an artificial turf that looked passable to me. They must be vacuumed or swept all the time to look okay.

do you still have the problem with the sheen of artificial grass now?

Since this topic has been renewed, I have now seen an artificial turf that really looks good. One of the neighbors put it in. I was prepared for it to be pretty ugly but it isn't. You would have to stop and inspect it to see what it is. About all he has to do is blow leaves off of it.

Dear dchall san antonio,
What is the brand of turf your neighbor uses? THanks

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