Artificial turf in Santa Fe, NM
Santa Fe (Santa Fe County) has about 89,167 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 Santa Fe, in numbers
Summer highs in Santa Fe average 84 F, a moderate summer where turf stays comfortable underfoot all day.
With about 13 inches of rain a year, this is dry country. Watering is the largest cost of a natural lawn here, and often the first thing a utility restricts.
Winter lows average 19 F with about 20 inches of snow. Turf tolerates both; let snow melt on its own rather than scraping it with a metal shovel.
USDA hardiness zone 6b.
Source: NOAA 1991 to 2020 US Climate Normals, station SANTA FE 2, NM US (3 miles from Santa Fe).
- Summer high
- 84 F
- Winter low
- 19 F
- Rain a year
- 13 in
- Snow a year
- 20 in
- USDA zone
- 6b
Turf lines that fit Santa Fe
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.
Evergreen$3.30 / sq ft
A balanced pile that keeps its color through a long gray season.
Size and price itTrue Natural$2.60 / sq ft
The value line for a yard that sees light use in winter.
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 Santa Fe
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 Santa Fe
Independent landscaping and turf contractors near Santa Fe 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.
One Earth Solutions: Gardens From Eden
Santa Fe · 5.0 stars (23 reviews)
Green Garden Landscaping
Santa Fe · 5.0 stars (15 reviews)
J&R LANDSCAPING SERVICE LLC
Santa Fe · 5.0 stars (14 reviews)
Scott's Irrigation and Landscaping
Santa Fe · 5.0 stars (14 reviews)
López Landscaping & Design LLC
Santa Fe · 4.9 stars (43 reviews)
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