Meet the Team
For over 20 years, Jon Ebert has been a trusted name in La Jolla landscaping and gardening. When California's drought made traditional lawns unsustainable, Jon adapted by specializing in high-quality synthetic turf, allowing homeowners to enjoy beautiful, green spaces while conserving water. A golfer himself, Jon founded Turf & Putt to bring his dual expertise to backyards across Southern California. Using premium products like Tour Greens and XGrass, he designs and installs custom synthetic putting greens that offer a true roll and require minimal upkeep. Jon approaches every project with a gardener's eye for detail and a player's understanding of the game, ensuring each installation enhances your home's landscape and helps improve your putt. Based right here in La Jolla, he's dedicated to creating durable, low-impact outdoor spaces for his neighbors.
Key Services
- Lawn care
- Tree care services
Q&A
As a La Jolla homeowner, how does a synthetic putting green help with common yard issues like weeds and broken sprinklers?
A synthetic green from Turf & Putt directly addresses these local headaches. By replacing natural grass and traditional landscaping beds with high-quality synthetic turf, you eliminate the environment where weeds thrive. There's no need for a complex sprinkler system to water the green, so you avoid the maintenance and repair costs associated with broken sprinkler heads. This creates a clean, low-maintenance practice space that stays perfect year-round without the usual lawn care struggles.
What is the process for getting a custom backyard putting green installed at my home?
Jon, a golfer and landscaper with over two decades of experience, handles the process from start to finish. It begins with a consultation to understand your goals and assess your space. He then creates a custom design using Tour Greens or XGrass products, ensuring it fits your specifications and complements your home's existing landscape. Finally, his team executes a professional installation, leaving you with a realistic practice green that requires very little maintenance, so you can focus on your game.
Why choose synthetic turf over natural grass for a backyard putting green in Southern California?
In our climate, synthetic turf is the practical choice for a high-performance green. Natural grass requires significant water, constant mowing, and fertilization to maintain a true putting surface, which is both costly and environmentally taxing. Jon's premium synthetic products are designed to react authentically to a putt and are drought-proof. They provide a consistent, tournament-quality surface year-round with only occasional brushing, saving you time, water, and money while leaving a lighter environmental footprint.



