Category: laying artificial grass
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Artificial Grass vs Natural Grass: Water Usage and Conservation
Here’s where the artificial grass vs natural grass debate becomes crystal clear. A natural lawn can be a major consumer of water. In a city like Las Vegas, a single square foot of grass can consume 73 gallons of water a year. For a small 500-square-foot lawn, that’s over 36,000 gallons annually. The problem got so bad…
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Comparative Environmental Impact: Artificial vs. Natural Grass
You know the drill. Mow, water, weed, repeat. You fight to keep your lawn alive all summer, and for what? A sky-high water bill and a yard that still has brown patches. It feels like a thankless, expensive part-time job when you just wanted a nice yard, not a constant battle. So you start looking…
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Professional Cleaning vs. DIY
The vinegar trick works wonders on minor spots. But what if you’re facing a widespread invasion, a stubborn, moldy lawn, or a musty smell that just won’t quit? That’s when it’s time to call in the pros. For severe issues, contact our artificial grass specialists for an expert opinion. The whole point of a perfect lawn is…
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Pros and Cons of Blue Turf
Every major purchase has trade-offs. Artificial grass in Las Vegas has proven itself reliable, but it’s still worth knowing both the benefits and limitations of blue artificial turf. The upside: The downside: Here’s something that doesn’t get mentioned enough: installation quality matters more than color choice. Shoddy work on blue artificial turf creates worse problems than a well-installed green…
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Remove the Existing Surface Material
Get your hard hat … You may need a few tools for this step unless you plan to install turf over your existing concrete. If you’re removing natural grass, consider using a sod cutter. cut your lawn into strips. Once you’ve cut your strips, you can roll back and remove the grass with ease. This…
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Here’s How to Install Artificial Grass In 10 Steps
We’re not going to mislead you … Installing artificial grass is a pretty big project. With that said, even the mildly handy homeowner can accomplish the task. So, whether you’re planning to install artificial grass in the yard or at your business facility, we’re confident you’ll be able to do it following these ten steps. Save…
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How to Care for Your Lawn During a Drought
When people come to your house, your lawn is the first thing that they will notice. Healthy grass will appear vibrant and green, and it will create a welcoming and relaxing environment, but as every homeowner knows, keeping your grass in great shape is not always easy. In fact, many people spend a lot of…
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Lay the Artificial Turf
Now comes the most enjoyable part of the whole task. This is when you get to lay the new grass and see how it all looks fitted in place. Be sure to push the grass into the corners snugly to get the perfect fit without any gaps. You should then nail it into place using nails…
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Make It Nice and Level
At this point, you need to make the ground nice and level. Even if it looks fairly level right now, it still pays to make the extra effort needed to be absolutely sure. This is most easily done by adding a layer of sand on top of the base materials already in place. Just a…
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The First Step: Clearing the Turf
In most cases, getting the ground prepared and clearing the existing turf is the most time-consuming element of the whole process. Having said that, it isn’t some sort of terrible job that you will hate every second of. In fact, it can be good fun and also pretty satisfying to clear out the existing turf…