When you purchase used artificial turf, a good rule of thumb is to buy 30% more than you need for fitting irregularly-shaped areas and fixing imperfections. When you have one damaged section, replacing artificial grass isn’t complicated.
Cut away the damaged section using a box cutter
Take a piece of excess turf and cut it to match the removed section
Place the excess on the surface and ensure that turf blades face the same way as the blades on the existing turf.
Secure the turf with 5-inch nails and a hammer
Alternatively, you can secure the new piece the same way you fix artificial turf seams. This involves using a combination of seam tape and turf glue. If you don’t have these materials, nails will do just fine.
Yes, when you’re dealing with artificial grass, cleaning up after your pets is simple. It is possible to collect and dispose of solid trash. The residual particles and liquid waste should be cleaned up afterward by hosing them down. You will, however, thoroughly wet down the synthetic grass to remove any waste from the blades, backing, filler, and base materials. Avoid using strong cleaning chemicals such as acids or alcohol-based solutions. Any other techniques of cleaning that might remove the glue and adhesives keeping the seams together should be avoided as well.
What Is Artificial Grass Made From?
According to the Synthetic Turf Council, synthetic grass has been developed and evolved through years of research and development into what is now known as “third generation” synthetic grass. Synthetic grass has evolved into the high-quality material we know today for most landscape projects as a result of this ongoing innovation.
The green blades of synthetic grass are made of polyethylene, a popular type of plastic used in bottles and plastic bags. Polyethylene is delivered as a solid pellet, which is heated together with any color tones and UV-resistant additives. Polypropylene, polyethylene, or nylon are used to make the thatch layer of synthetic grass. The thatch layer gives additional support and blade recovery to the lawn.
A tufting machine, which is essentially a large sewing machine with hundreds of needles, is used to insert synthetic grass blades into the backing in rows. This machine provides a more firm grip for the grass blades and thatch, extending the turf’s life and durability.
Drainage systems are generally intended to allow water to seep through the grass backing and drain into the water table through the base layer. The majority of synthetic grass backing is perforated with 12-centimeter-diameter holes that can drain at a pace of more than 30 inches per hour per square yard.
Almost all landscape grass is perforated and provides for simple drainage, with the exception of most synthetic putting greens. Not only will a strong drainage system aid in clean-up, but it will also assist prevent spores and germs from forming within the fake grass.
Synthetic grass installations not only save water but also considerably reduce carbon emissions. According to the Synthetic Turf Council, one square foot of synthetic grass may save 55 gallons of water per year. Furthermore, according to EPA air pollution data, gas-powered gardening equipment accounts for around 5% of total carbon emissions in the United States, implying that artificial grass might have a major influence on air pollution reduction. Our solutions also eliminate the need for pesticides, which have been linked to a variety of ailments, including cancer, and can damage rivers. As a result, artificial grass is environmentally friendly in more ways than one!
Artificial grass will not solve the water scarcity problem, but it will assist in some ways. Furthermore, there is no need to use dangerous pesticides or chemical weed killers, nor is it necessary to use electric or petrol lawnmowers. Furthermore, our grasses may endure well over a decade and are not single-use plastic, which is a major source of global pollution.
What is a backyard without a party? And what is a backyard party without a barbeque grill?
Install a barbeque grill in the corner of your backyard. Invite your friends and family over and enjoy a good meal and conversation. Isn’t that perfect? The good thing with having artificial grass in your garden is that if you make a mess while barbequing, you won’t have to worry about cleaning. You can wash it right off.
Also, you don’t have to worry about setting the grass on fire. Artificial grass is made up of anti-inflammable materials. Cooking outdoors is a different experience altogether. Find the right spot for your grill in your backyard and go impress your friends.
Design a Sitting Area
If you have some time on your hand or want to take up a project, this is it! Creating an outdoor sitting area isn’t as tedious as it is rewarding. Add a couple of chairs with a table. Design your garden around this. To make it a little more comfortable, add some pillows and cushions. Use potted plants to accentuate the aesthetics of your outdoor space.
And what about lighting? You need that too. Buy some from Amazon, and choose among thousands of lights available online. Adding a rug will really pull the whole experience together. Sit under the stars to enjoy a beautiful sunny day with your family or friends.
All backyard owners know how tedious it is to manage it. It is definitely not easy to manage a perfectly kept garden. It involves a lot of hassle for upkeep. Moreover, watering the garden regularly is not only time-consuming but also increases your water usage. We live in times when we understand the importance of saving water.
If you have kids or pets at home you would know how messy it gets when they play in the backyard. All the dirt that comes inside. Plus you don’t know what infection they may catch from the grass.
There is a solution to all these problems. Install artificial grass! It will fit right into your budget and save you from all the hassle. Most homeowners choose it as it is both beautiful and involves little to no maintenance. It looks just like real grass but all year round. No cutting and watering is required. You can even have artificial grass installed on the walls of the backyard. Which is why it is recommended by most landscapers today. To learn more about this, you can contact our professional landscapers today. We will audit your site and recommend the best design idea for your backyard.
Many home owners here in the Bay Area have backyard pools and hot tubs. Why not? Our weather is ideal, giving us an extended season in which to enjoy our outdoor space. One thing that’s not so cool, though? How hot it can get around your pool. All that concrete coping and surrounding space absorbs heat from the sun and radiates it back on you. It heats up the entire area, and it burns the soles of your feet.
It reaches out to stub unwary toes, too. And if you slip and fall on that wet, rough concrete, that hurts even more. Replace all that hard surface with artificial grass, though, and your pool area will be everything you dreamed of. Not only cooler on the feet, but safer, because fake grass doesn’t get slippery when it gets wet.
No one wants to slip and fall, but pool safety is particularly important when you have kids – even more so when you’re hosting a pool party for friends or neighbors. Tragically, drowning is the leading cause of injury-related deaths among children between 1 and 3 years old, and backyard pools are a common source of that tragedy. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to protect kids and secure your pool area when play time is over.
Beyond safety, artificial grass is the better choice for pool areas in other ways. It won’t fade or stain due to prolonged exposure to sun or chlorine, and installing it around your pool can keep the water cleaner.
No backyard pool? Artificial grass is still the smart choice, because happily it stands up to the rigors of kiddie pools. Just set the pool on your lawn, fill it up, and watch the kids (and probably the dog) pile in to have fun. Leave it there all summer. The pool can’t kill the grass. And if the blades get matted down, you can easily re-fluff them.
You want your home’s landscaping to look pretty and lush, but you want your yard to be useable, too. Creatively incorporating artificial grass increases livability because it gives you more – and more satisfying – options. And every option comes with enduring good looks and miniscule maintenance requirements that make faux grass a smart investment. Artificial grass gives you more ways to improve your yard and more ways to enjoy it.
We noted earlier how easy and practical it is to cover concrete with artificial grass. There is no reason to put up with a patio that is aging, boring, or just too hot to enjoy in summer. Even if your deck is elevated.
If you have a tiny yard, adding a rooftop lawn and garden space can exponentially expand your outdoor living options. If you have only an upper-level balcony, you can cover the unbecoming concrete or wood and create your very own barefoot-friendly oasis. (This works even for apartment-dwellers, because artificial grass is as easy to remove as it is to install.)
Greening your roof is all the rage. It looks cool, and it can keep your home cooler as well because it adds insulation without the weight of natural grass. Using artificial grass to create a rooftop lawn is even smarter. Why? We’ve said it before, but it always gears repeating – fake grass can “grow” anywhere without requiring water, chemicals, or even sunlight. Faux grass installations drain efficiently so there’s never a worry about water build-up. And, obviously, you don’t have to mow or otherwise tend this grass. An occasional rinse or brush with a broom and it’s all good.
Who doesn’t love sitting on the grass in their yard – in the warming sun or the cooling shade? Young or old(er), we revel in opportunities to get down there at grass level for a relaxing sit or to stretch out for a snooze. Since artificial grass doesn’t grow, it doesn’t require water, sunlight, or gravity to remain its emerald best. That means you can install it and sit on it in lots of places, not necessarily at ground level.
Artificial grass is easy to cut, so cut it into squares or circles and sew it into cushions for patio furniture or beanbag-style lounging. Or make stylish take-along cushions that are sure to radically improve seating at your favorite stadium. The folks seated around you will be so jealous!
Whatever type of seating you choose to improve creatively with synthetic turf, you can be sure it will continue to look as fine as the day you installed it for years to come. No fading or stains, even when it’s left outside all year long.
But let’s not forget your interior space. A grassy covering for your favorite window seat will give that alcove a visual uplift and plump up your comfort level for those times when you want to get away and read in peace or simply gaze out the window.
Perhaps your idea of recreation isn’t sports, but hobbies. Especially do-it-yourself projects. Nothing says “creativity” like making things from scratch using your own tools, materials, and ideas. Here, too, artificial grass is not only useful, it’s one of the most versatile materials you can find.
What kind of projects can you do with fake grass? You can make anything “go green” or soften a surface. You can turn a bland space into something eye-catching, and make living spaces far more inviting as well as more functional. You can create unexpected decorative accents, indoors or out. Why not start a competition among your friends to see who can come up with the most imaginative idea?
As a first project, you might want to consider covering some flower pots or planters. Or covering your child’s (formerly) red wagon. Set aside time to help the kids cut shapes of turf to stick on the wall in their bedroom or bonus room.
Have you always wanted topiaries in your garden, but couldn’t face the amount of ongoing work involved? Now’s your chance to go wild with grassy animals or whatever you want. You can cover any shape with artificial turf, and it will always look perfect. You’ll never have to lift a finger or a tiny manicure scissor to trim them, and they’ll never need water. Perfect!
In an earlier section, we talked about decorating on your lawn. If you’re looking for a fun DIY project to involve the kids, why not make wooden (or Styrofoam) cut-outs of holiday decorations – trees, wreaths, candy canes, etc. – then cover them with artificial grass? Remember, you can think beyond green when it comes to creating with fake grass, becomes in colors, too.