What Supplies Do You Need for an Artificial Grass Lawn
Everything you need to keep your artificial grass lawn looking clean & well-maintained are in this guide! We've made it easy to shop the best products for your turf yard
Artificial grass has become a popular alternative to natural grass among homeowners who appreciate how easy it is to install and care for. Artificial turf is well known for being low maintenance and for looking great year round, no matter the weather!
Synthetic grass is relatively easy to install, and can actually be a great DIY project for motivated homeowners. But it will be important to make sure you have the right tools and supplies for installation and maintenance of your new artificial grass!
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To prepare the ground for your artificial grass installation and lay the synthetic turf, you will need these tools:
First - after you have dried out your existing lawn for at least a couple of weeks - use an aluminum landscape rake to remove the dead grass and soil. You could also use a professional sod cutter to remove natural turf. After that is removed, add some weed killer to the surface so nothing grows back before you get the next layer installed.
Next, to prepare the sub base layer, manufacturers recommend preparing the layer like a road base. However, this requires machinery and materials that are hard to get ahold of or expensive. For the average diy-er, use decomposed granite and spread it evenly across the ground with a push broom. Finally, use a heavy duty roller to compact the surface and apply a stabilizer on top of your base. Add some landscape fabric to the top of the base, even if you sprayed weed killer.
Finally, add your gravel base for good drainage. Water the base and then compact the base again. Now you are ready to lay down your synthetic turf!
When it comes to laying your artificial grass, here are the supplies needed:
When you are ready to lay out your synthetic turf, make sure the pieces follow the same pattern as you lay them down next to them. If the blades of grass are falling in opposite directions because you set them down wrong it will not look as natural! Attach seam tape to the bottom of the pieces of artificial turf and lay them out flat on the ground.
For best results, lay out the turf a few hours before or overnight so that they will lay as flat as possible. Also, resist the urge to drag the pieces over your perfectly flattened surface so you do not mess it up! Once the pieces are laid out and taped, put heavy objects over the taped lines for best adhesion.
Use a sharp knife to trim the edges where necessary. Sometimes the pieces of artificial turf rudely do not end right at the edge of your yard and need to be trimmed. Finally, pin down your new turf using a hammer and ground pins. Apply the ground pins about every 6-8 inches around the perimeter of the synthetic turf securely enough to keep the turf in place but not so hard you create a dip in your yard. You can also use ground pins along the seams if you are wanting those to be extra secure!
Once you have your artificial turf installed, you want it to look its very best! You will want to use a broom to brush up your grass when you first install it and then every once in a while after that too. It fluffs up the grass and helps it to look more natural.
Basic maintenance for fake grass is simply rinsing it off with a garden hose from time to time, and sweeping off debris using your broom. If your artificial grass is on a rooftop, be careful with spraying water obviously!
Fake grass makes a great pet turf area and dog runs! But if you are using the turf for a pet area then you will definitely want to know about cleaners, deodorizers and disinfectants. These will help keep your fake grass clean, remove stains and odors, and keep it free from bacteria! Here are a few products to clean up grass that sees a lot of action:
If your fake grass is used as pet turf, be sure to remove solid pet waste as soon as possible, and rinse off pet urine daily with your garden hose! Use the products listed above as needed to deodorize and clean the turf!
Another thing that can damage your fake grass over time is UV rays. Luckily, you can find UV-treated artificial grass that will not fade in the sun! Finally, if you get any spots with damage in your synthetic turf, you can have a repair kit on hand to address those issues. These mostly include seam tape and seam binder like glue.
With some basic tools and materials, you can install your own DIY artificial grass lawn and keep it looking great for longer! As long as you keep up with basic maintenance, your new artificial lawn should last 10-15 years. And the best part - no more mowing on those hot summer days!
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