Properly preparing the soil is critical in installing and anchoring the turf. Begin by removing your existing lawn and vegetation. Remove four inches of soil. Then, level the surface and remove any debris, such as rocks or sticks. Light watering will settle any dust and give the area a nice finish. If you have sprinklers installed, cap off the heads and remove them.
Once your surface is smooth and clean, add your class II road base. We usually recommend about three inches of depth to ensure proper drainage. Wet it down and compact it with the vibrating plate compactor. If your lawn has been subject to pests or weeds, try adding some weed barrier to discourage them from coming up through your new artificial turf.
