Although we are a few months out of Memorial Day, there is never a bad time to think about purchasing a new BBQ grill in Bakersfield. If you’re craving a well-cooked steak or grilled chicken don’t wait for a warm summer night to fire up the grill. Whether you are building out an outdoor kitchen and making your first significant grill purchase or upgrading an older gas grill, this article will …Read More
Building the perfect yard for your home is a labor of love, and when it comes to landscaping, it can be easy to get lost in the details. Do you put this flower next to this tree? Is this the right shade of mulch? How much fertilizer does your grass need? But one detail that’s often overlooked is edging for your lawn. While many forget to edge their yards, it’s likely because they don’t recog…Read More
There’s a common saying that goes “the grass is always greener on the other side.” If you find yourself glaring in envy at your neighbor’s yard on a regular basis, this phrase might feel literal in your case. But what many forget that the grass that’s greener is often better cared for. While we could wax rhapsodic about the philosophy of your landscaping all day, that’s probably not wh…Read More
When we think about our landscaping, our thoughts often drift immediately to our more labor-intensive features. Bushes, flower beds, and manicured trees all take a lot of time and energy to get to look just right. But one thing that we often overlook is the grass in our yard. The fact is, our grass plays a large role in making our landscaping feel cohesive. When properly planted and cared for, y…Read More
The Importance of Proper Outdoor Lighting Have you ever been to a house that looks gorgeous in the daytime, yet gruesome at night? A yard full of life, at least until the sun goes down? Without proper outdoor lighting, even the most pristine property can look like a haunted house on Halloween night. At Kern Turf Supply, we know how to maintain the elegance of your outdoor environment by implemen…Read More
Synthetic turf is prized by home and business owners alike for its rugged nature, ease of maintenance, and pleasing appearance. But while it is durable, it isn’t impervious to damage, and there are a few things that can quickly damage your turf. Here at Kern Turf Supply, we’ve seen more than our fair share of beat up artificial turf. To ensure that you take good care of your landscaping, we’…Read More
For the most part, your synthetic lawn will stand up to the rigors of day-to-day use. Are kids playing soccer in the yard? No problem. Rambunctious dogs sprinting back and forth? Ok. But on occasion or with undue wear and tear, you might notice a damaged spot in your yard. It could be an errant coal from the grill, or someone struck the turf with a sharp object. While a damaged spot in your synt…Read More
Welcome back to our history of artificial turf. In a previous blog, we outlined the origins of this material that’s found throughout backyards and sports fields in Bakersfield. Long gone are the days of coarse green plastic grass. Instead, there’s life-like and soft grass. But how did we get to that point? Let’s find out more. While Astros fans were distracted by the on-field display, othe…Read More
When it comes to landscaping, we’re often more concerned with the end result than we are the process of creating the final product. Part of that is because landscaping is something we’re meant to enjoy in the present, and part of that is because many of us aren’t terribly concerned with how our landscaping products made it to our yard. That said, the history of these products is often a fasc…Read More
Talk to any gardening or landscaping professional about how to better take care of your garden, they will most likely say something about mulch. But when you head to your local landscape supply store, you’ll find a variety of different types of mulch, each with their own unique benefits, and of course, price. Whether you’re looking to conserve water or simply want to refresh the aesthetics of …Read More