Fake Grass Installation

Artificial grass closely resembles the real thing.

Fake grass, or artificial turf, holds a number of advantages over natural grass: minimal maintenance costs, no mowing required and no risk of contamination by weeds. Artificial grass looks authentic and saves money on watering -- which is especially important when considering environmentally friendly solutions to your garden space. Artificial grass can be expensive, but you can reduce your costs by installing it yourself.

Things You'll Need

• Artificial turf
• Artificial-turf glue
• Spirit level
• Shovel
• Wheelbarrow
• Crushed granite
• Cement roller
• Hose
• Utility knife
• White sand
• Lawn broom

Instructions

1. Remove any natural grass that is present in the area using a shovel. Transport the grass to a different location using a wheelbarrow.

2. Use your shovel to level the area upon which you are installing artificial turf. Lay your spirit level on random points to ensure that you have a smooth and level area.

3. Spread a layer of crushed granite over the soil and compact it in place using a cement roller. This provides a smooth surface for the artificial turf to be laid on and prevents the growth of any weeds or other plants.

4. Spread a fine layer of white sand to a depth of 1/4 inch to provide a level area.

5. Roll the artificial turf in place, using a utility knife to trim the roll down as required. Glue any seams together using artificial-turf glue, being sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions. Roll over it with the cement roller to ensure it is anchored in place.

6. Water the area to help bed it down.

Tips & Warnings

• Water your lawn around once a week to keep it clean.

References

• Artificial Grass: Replacing Natural Grass With Artificial Grass