HOMEOWNERS

Who doesn’t love the idea of never having to mow again. To have your lawn be the envy of the neighborhood.  While artificial turf should be the easiest landscape product you use, there are some things to know about turf install, care and maintenance.

If you are a DIY-er here’s some information you might want to know.

You Must Have a Proper Turf Drainage
System.

Proper drainage is an important aspects of your turf installation especially if they have outdoor pets or live in an area that’s prone to flooding.   When you install artificial turf you need to make sure you set up the proper drainage system  the proper landscape aggregate prior to installing your new synthetic grass..

You Must Choose the Right Turf for Your
Needs 

The Turf Depot can help each customer choose the right turf, which is extremely important. If you’re selecting artificial turf for your backyard you need to make sure you choose the right turf for the application.  For example:

● How much traffic will your artificial get?
● Will there be children playing on the turf?
● Do you have outdoor pets that will be living on the lawn?
● How long do you want the turf to last? 

As part of the Artificial Turf Design Consultation, we can help you choose the right turf based on color, texture, and comfort. If you spend a lot of time in your yard, you’ll want a sturdy blade while still keeping a realistic feel.

Once the Synthetic Grass is Installed, You Need to Choose the Right Top Infill.

Your artificial turf isn’t complete until until the top layer of infill is installed.  There are different types of infill that can be used.  We can help recommend the right products based on the type of turf, installation application, and who will be living on the turf.  Infill options include:

● Silica Sand –  This gives the turf a sturdier base and allows them to stand up straight for a longer period of time. 
● Zeolite – specifically designed for pet-intended artificial turf like dogs runs and dog parks. It serves the same purpose as silica sand, but with the added benefit of preventing pet urine odors from lingering.

There may be special equipment needed for your infill application, but we can provide recommendations based on your product needs. 

The Care Doesn’t Stop There! Keeping up with Long-term Maintenance is Important.

Maintaining your new artificial turf is so easy, especially when compared to the hours of mowing, fertilizing and maintenance that go into a traditional grass landscape.  But, you still want to follow proper care instructions to keep your turf looking beautiful. 

We will provide you with general care instructions with your purchase but some typical maintenance services might include:

● Power broom services to revive your synthetic grass after years of wear and tear.  you can hire a power broom but most people prefer to hire someone for turf maintenance to do it all for you.
● Use a liquid enzyme to remove bacteria off of blades of grass. This is especially important if you have outdoor pets. 

If you don’t want to tackle artificial turf installation, or if you are looking for someone to manage the turf maintenance for you, check our Bastion Construction Services, your full-service landscape and turf contractor.