Installing it and performing light, occasional maintenance is something any homeowner can do.
Remove the Grass
If you have grass, you first need to remove it.
Level the Ground
Use a lawn leveling tool to level the bare ground.
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(Alternatively, you could make a screed using two 2x4s.)
Make it as level as possible, eliminating any obvious high or low areas.
Use the utility knife to cut it.
Soak the stone with water usingthe spray nozzle on a hosethis will keep dust down and settled.
Carefully cut around any odd shapes.
Cover the seam tape with adhesive and carefully place the grass down, pressing it onto the tape.
If there are any odd shapes, nail them in place so they do not lift up with time.
Spray your newly installed lawn with your hose once again.
Allow the lawn to dry thoroughly.
Lay the Infill
Usethe spreaderto cover the lawn with the manufacturer’s recommended amount of infill.
It will work for years, but may need reapplications after heavy rains.
You will need fewer tools and materials and will take considerably less time.
Other things to consider are color, material, and any special treatments such as anti-microbial or UV resistance.
Artificial grass has fibers cut at dissimilar lengths and shades of green that are backed with very little padding.
Artificial grass is mainly used for ornamental lawns, whereas turf is used for recreational and athletic areas.
Yes, you have to kill the grass before you install artificial grass.
you might’t install artificial grass on top of live (or dead) grass.
It is not an extremely hard task, but in no way is it easy.
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