Artificial grass is a great way to upgrade your garden. Using plastic grass rather than real grass ensures that your garden looks great all year long. With minimal maintenance, attractive appearance and safety - it is no surprise that more and more homeowners are opting for artificial grass in their gardens. Also, artificial grass is easy to lay down. In this guide, we will be discussing how to lay artificial grass to ensure it stays put and even harsh weather conditions can’t make it budge!

Ordering Artificial Grass

The first thing you need to do before ordering a batch of artificial grass is to measure your garden and work out how many square metres you need. You should allow room for excess, in case of mistakes. Then you are ready to order your grass!

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What Tools Do I Need?

You should ensure that you have the right tools for the job. Having the right tools will result in the best outcome. Here is what you need:

Sharp knife
Knee pads and gloves
Tape measure
Compaction plate
Turf cutter
Outdoor broom
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Sand spreader
Notched trail

Prepping

If you prepare your garden properly, then you are more likely to get the results that you want. Follow these steps for the best results

Remove old grass from your garden. You may need to use a turf cutter for larger gardens. For smaller gardens, you might get away with just pulling it up. Throw all waste in your skip.
Tidy up your garden. Ensure all grass and extra waste are gone. Cut down large bushes or plants if needed. Also, remove all toys and garden equipment.
Inset timber edging and lay down your first limestone base. This ensures that the ground is even, and it helps with draining.
Lay down sharp sand. The smoother the finish, the easier it will be to lay down the grass.
Add a membrane protective layer. This layer stops any weeds, plants or wildflowers from growing and ruining your perfect, new grass.
Now you are ready to install the artificial grass!

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Instructions

Once you have completed the prep stage, you are now ready to lay the grass. Using your sharp knife, cut the grass down to size.
Lay down the grass sections where you would like them to be.
Now you are ready to join the grass sections together. You can do this by using specialist glue or tape.
After the seams have been joined, you are ready to secure the grass onto the edges. There are 2 main ways of doing this. You can either use a heavy-duty stapler or use fitting nails. Or you can use a combination of both for extra security.
Now you have laid the grass and you can enjoy your garden!

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Aftercare

After you have fitted the artificial grass, you can now enjoy your brand-new grass and upgraded garden. To ensure that it looks as great as possible, follow the tips below:

Use a brush or plastic rake to keep the grass standing up straight and for it to look natural.
Remove leaves, dirt and garden waste with a rake or broom.
Clean up spillages with water or light disinfectant.
Keep sharp garden equipment away from the grass.
Do not put any hot objects near the grass e.g. BBQs

Any Questions?

If you have any questions about laying artificial grass, or you need advice on what artificial grass or tools to purchase, then, please get in touch with us. At Beesley and Fildes, we are dedicated to helping all of our customers! We have a friendly and knowledgeable team waiting to help you out. Alternatively, you can visit your local branch to speak to a team member in person.