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 in your garden and see how the work starts to take shape. To get going with this phase, you can dig out the existing turf using a space or turf cutter.
You will then want to dig out the existing soil to up to 2 and a half inches in depth. At this point, you need to bear in mind that your new artificial lawn will sit about half an inch above any edging that you have in place.
Stop Weeds and Get a Solid Base
After this, you should look to carry out an important couple of jobs that will ensure you get a quality finish. The first of these tasks is to lay down a plastic membrane that will act to stop weeds from finding their way through.
You will be able to cut this membrane into the shape you need very easily. Once it is in place, you then need to add a small amount of sand, grit or crushed stone on top of it.
Just a thin base layer is needed but it will be enough to give you a solid and long-lasting base that will give your lawn the support it needs. This step is also necessary to make sure that you get the right level of drainage too.
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