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Mistakes To Avoid When Installing Synthetic Turf

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Are you thinking of installing synthetic turf in your home’s garden? If you do, you need to know what to do to ensure the installation is done right. The best thing you to do in order to make sure that the installation work is done properly is to deal with experts. But if you decide to it yourself, make sure that you avoid the following mistakes. First of all, you do not want to make the mistake of installing the synthetic grass on uneven surfaces. The same you cannot lay a carpet in your front room on an uneven surface, you shouldn’t lay your synthetic grass on an uneven surface. Even the slightest bump or stone will stand out like a sore thumb on a nice smooth lawn. So before the installation is done, you should take time to prepare your base, remove any potential hazards and ensure the ground is completely flat. Another mistake you should not make is installing the synthetic grass on am area with unwanted natural grass growth.   Weeds and other plants can still be able to...

Mistakes To Avoid When Installing Artificial Turf

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When you decide to install artificial turf in your home, it is imperative that you know how do it right to be able to enjoy all the benefits associated with having an artificial grass lawn. Among the key benefits of installing artificial grass include saving money, saving time, extending your home, and making your compound look beautiful. There are various mistakes you should steer clear of during synthetic turf installation. One of them is poor drainage. In order to prevent pools of water forming on your artificial turf, you should install adequate drainage. You can take a number of precautions to ensure your artificial grass is looking superb no matter what the weather. For instance, installing a deep base that is filled with crushed concrete and sand will provide the perfect foundation. Another mistake you do not want to make during installation of artificial turf is the getting it wrong with pile direction facing. You should always check which way the synthetic grass pile is...

How To Choose The Right Artificial Grass

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If you have decided to switch from a natural grass lawn to artificial grass, you need to know how to make the right choice from the options that are available on the market. Artificial grass is far from a commodity. There are different types of turf on the market that made for specific uses and applications. Below, we look at some of the things you should do to ensure you are choosing the right artificial turf product. Research is very important when you are looking for the right fake grass for your garden. You need to start with researching the space that the turf will go in. Determine if it will receive a lot of foot traffic, if it is prone to puddles or standing water, if it is in the sun or a shade, and if it will be used by pets. These things and more can help you hone in on what features you will need in your artificial grass. Once that is figured out, you should go ahead and research the brands and products available. Artificial grass distributors and installers should pr...

How To Choose The Right Artificial Grass Melbourne

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With so many homeowners in Melbourne replacing their natural grass lawns with artificial grass, you may be considering joining the bandwagon. It is now very possible to install artificial grass without the fake grass look. In this day and age where water conservation concerns on the rise and with the growing awareness of the environmental impact and health issues associated with the fertilizers and pesticides that typical natural turf lawns require, it is easy to see why so many are receptive to the idea of swapping their natural grass for synthetic grass. When you start looking for the right artificial grass Melbourne to install in your garden, there are various factors you will need to pay attention to. One of them is thatch. This is the additional fiber with varying color, weight as well as texture that mimics the inconsistencies of natural grass. It often includes brown fibers which replicate the dying underlayer of grass beneath the vibrant green, growing one. If you want to ...

How To Buy The Right Fake Grass For Your Garden

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When you decide to install fake grass in your garden, you need to know how to make the right choice from the different varieties that are available on the market. While it is true that artificial turf can hold year-round curb appeal, there are some options that are of low quality and it is better to avoid them. The following are some of the steps you should take to ensure you make the right choice. First of all, you need to consider pile density when choosing fake grass. The greater the pile density, the more lush the grass will look. If you install low pile density fake grass in your garden, it can look sparse and thin. For heavy use areas, it is recommended to choose a dense pile with somewhere between 16,500 and 18,000 stitches per square metre. However, for ornamental lawns that get low levels of foot traffic, you should consider a thinner lawn with somewhere between 13,000 and 16,000 stitches per square metre, as you will find this to be more cost effective. As you look f...

How To Buy The Right Commercial Artificial Grass For Your Garden

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Buying commercial artificial grass can be a little challenging if you don’t know the right steps to take. You want to make sure that the grass you will choose is of good quality and will serve you better than the natural grass that you currently have. The following are some of the factors you should consider during the selection of the artificial grass. First of all, you need to consider aesthetics. When choosing a fake grass for your garden, it is good to start by looking at the potential grasses from an aesthetic point of view. This is because it is extremely important that you select an artificial grass that you will enjoy looking at and one that improves the look of your garden. You also need to consider pile height when you are looking for buy commercial artificial grass. This is usually just a matter of taste. If you like the look of freshly cut grass, anything between 25 to 30mm will be a good choice. For a natural looking lawn, you are better off with something between 3...