Securing the Turf
Using a putty knife and a hammer, tuck the border of your turf in and hammer 40-D 5-inch galvanized turf nails every six inches. Any tears or holes in the…
When you cut away excess turf, be sure to cut from the back
The good news when it comes to jagged lines is that you’ll probably need to trim the edges of your artificial grass to fit it to your yard anyway. So…
Installation is Key
Above all things, it’s critical to make sure your fake grass is properly installed. It’s simple for your lawn to suffer from poor drainage, weed development, and plant-based damage without…
You can’t use a trowel or fork to weed your fake grass as you can with actual grass
Mop Off Debris Artificial grass lawns feature a membrane backing that, while allowing water to pass through, keeps undesired plants and weeds from growing through natural grass patches. However, due…
The whole enchilada
The warranty isn’t the only thing you should consider when installing artificial turf. Who are you buying from? A good product purchased from the wrong company won’t bring you the…
What are the main benefits of artificial grass?
Artificial turf is low maintenance. You have almost nothing to do. This is a major benefit when you compare it to the maintenance requirements associated with tending to a regular…
Summary of all costs
All things considered, the cost of synthetic lawn is quite cheap when you take into account the longevity of the product and the low maintenance requirements. You will save on…
Cost of Repair
The term ‘repair’ might be something of a misnomer here. What happens with the repair is really that the damaged piece is cut out and ‘replaced’ with a new piece.…
Do these things to protect your trees
If you have not yet cleared out fallen leaves and other debris from under trees, definitely do that. Yes, they can serve as “mulch,” but they’re more likely to carry…
So many surfaces, so many choices
Whatever surface you choose to cover, you’ll want to right grass for the job. So keep in mind that not all artificial turf is the same. Products vary significantly in…