Category: MAINTENANCE

How to Install Artificial Grass

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Synthetic Grass Products & Installation - How to Install Artificial Grass Needed Tools Artificial grass material cut to your dimensions(15’ width min/ 60 sq. ft. min orders). Utility knifeShovel/rakeTape measureStiff bristled push broomStamperSand infill (at least 30 grit)Landscape stakes/Recommended or Fabric stakesGolf: Flag, pole & cupSeaming Tape and adhesive Design Phase Proper Drainage: Is the current drainage system adequate? Will installing artificial grass require extra drains, grading, or sloping? Soil Condition: Do you need to wet or soften the ground? Or use a jackhammer to remove large rocks? Rain-soaked soil may need a few days to dry before starting. Irrigation:...

How to Maintain Your Artificial Lawn

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When you install artificial turf, you are saying goodbye to the constant hassle of yard work. But there are a handful of steps you should take to keep your synthetic grass in tip-top shape. A far cry from the weekend-ruining labor of traditional sod, these simple tasks will increase the lifespan and curb appeal of your artificial lawn.  Read on to learn the simple tasks you need to keep your artificial lawn in pristine condition for years — or even decades — to come. Trust an expert   Turf comes in all shapes and sizes and can be used in a...

The Real Cost of a Natural Lawn

Real costs of a natural lawn
Maintaining a lawn, especially in warmer regions, is almost like having a part-time landscaping job! Having a natural sod lawn means Saturday mornings are full of mowing, trimming, putting down fertilizer or pesticides, watering, and more backbreaking tasks. With hours of work gone under the hot sun - it’s easy to lose sight of how much your natural lawn is costing you.  Let’s break down what exactly goes into maintaining your natural lawn and how these costs compare to installing artificial turf.  Basic Costs One of the most significant expenses of a natural lawn is seed and maintenance products such...

How To Avoid Damaging Your Newly Installed Artificial Turf

How To Avoid Damaging Your New Installed Turf
If you’ve finally made the switch to artificial turf - congratulations! Thanks to a durable blend of nylon and polyethylene, your synthetic grass can withstand a lot more wear and tear than a natural lawn. But there are still things you can do to make sure it lasts as long as possible. Your artificial turf won’t fade in the sun, for example, but it can still face heat damage from extreme temperatures, tears from sharp objects or stains from paint and other chemicals. Using common sense and a few handy tips, you can easily ensure that your lawn stays in...

5 Things You Won’t Need To Buy After Installing Synthetic Turf

5 Things you won't need to buy with artificial lawn
Synthetic turf has many benefits. We know it’s pet-friendly, environmentally friendly, and reduces allergen issues for many. However, did you know that installing artificial grass has plenty of indirect perks? Consider this example: because artificial grass doesn’t produce pollen and reduces those pesky allergy issues - that means that you won’t need to add those trusty allergy pills to your shopping list when summer rolls around.  Let’s discuss a few more items you can scratch off your shopping list for good:  Pesticides and Fertilizer There isn’t a single insect that would prefer the sanitary environment of artificial turf to the...

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