Artificial turf in Evanston, IL
Evanston (Cook County) has about 75,070 residents. Here is what the local climate means for a turf lawn, which of our nine lines we would pick, and who can install it.
The climate in Evanston, in numbers
Summer highs in Evanston average 81 F, a moderate summer where turf stays comfortable underfoot all day.
Rainfall is about 40 inches a year. Drainage matters more than drought here; every line we sell has a perforated backing that lets water pass through.
Winter lows average 19 F with about 34 inches of snow. Turf tolerates both; let snow melt on its own rather than scraping it with a metal shovel.
USDA hardiness zone 6a.
Source: NOAA 1991 to 2020 US Climate Normals, station CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN, IL US (8 miles from Evanston).
- Summer high
- 81 F
- Winter low
- 19 F
- Rain a year
- 40 in
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- USDA zone
- 6a
Turf lines that fit Evanston
All nine lines ship here at the same price as anywhere else, $2.60 to $3.50 per square foot. These are the ones we would start with for this climate.
Home Elite$3.30 / sq ft
Turf does not mind snow. A dense pile recovers well once it melts and dries.
Size and price itMeadow$2.60 / sq ft
A lighter, lower-cost line for a yard that is covered part of the year.
Size and price itPaw Pro$3.20 / sq ft
For dogs: a shorter pile that drains fast and rinses clean.
Size and price itTrue Putt$3.20 / sq ft
For a backyard putting green: a short, dense pile with a true roll.
Size and price it
The $10 comes off a later turf order. Turf is cut to your length and cannot be returned, so a sample is the safe first step.
Delivery to Evanston
Turf ships by freight on a pallet within 3 days of your order. Delivery to a commercial address with a dock or forklift is free. Delivery to a home address is $200, which pays for the liftgate truck. Rolls are 15 ft wide and heavy; plan where the pallet will sit. Samples ship by parcel, included in the $10.
Installers we like in Evanston
Independent landscaping and turf contractors near Evanston with strong public ratings. You hire them directly; we are not part of the contract. Ask for a base, seam and infill plan in writing.
Harmony Circle Gardens
Evanston · 5.0 stars (16 reviews)
Veteran Landscapes LLC
Evanston · 5.0 stars (13 reviews)
Spirited Gardener
Evanston · 5.0 stars (8 reviews)
Lawn Teens
Evanston · 4.9 stars (14 reviews)
Arborgreen Tree Service
Evanston · 4.7 stars (158 reviews)
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