Artificial turf in Lincoln, NE
Lincoln (Lancaster County) has about 294,757 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 Lincoln, in numbers
Summer highs in Lincoln average 87 F. That is warm enough that a natural lawn needs regular watering from late spring through early fall.
About 29 inches of rain fall a year, less than a lawn needs in summer, so irrigation makes up the difference.
Winter lows average 17 F with about 26 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 LINCOLN MUNI AP, NE US (5 miles from Lincoln).
- Summer high
- 87 F
- Winter low
- 17 F
- Rain a year
- 29 in
- Snow a year
- 26 in
- USDA zone
- 6a
Turf lines that fit Lincoln
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 Prestige$3.40 / sq ft
A full, natural look for a lawn that gets looked at more than it gets walked on.
Size and price itEvergreen$3.30 / sq ft
A balanced pile for family yards with a mix of play and shade.
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 Lincoln
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 Lincoln
Independent landscaping and turf contractors near Lincoln 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.
Landmark Nursery and Landscaping
Eagle · 5.0 stars (155 reviews)
Rain, Sun and Us Landscaping
Lincoln · 5.0 stars (42 reviews)
Top Tier Lawn and Landscaping
Lincoln · 5.0 stars (33 reviews)
Kuta Lawn and Landscape LLC
Lincoln · 5.0 stars (29 reviews)
Dreamscapes, Inc.
Lincoln · 5.0 stars (22 reviews)
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