Fiber Fake Lawn to Install Yourself
- Before ordering your fiber fake lawn, consider what the space will be used for. If you have a pet or pets (particularly dogs), your best option is to order a specially-designed pet grass that can withstand a lot of wear and tear and is non-toxic. If children will frequently play on the lawn, soft playground turfs can reduce the chance of injuries. Sports enthusiasts may also want to consider installing sport field fiber fake lawns or fiber fake putting surfaces.
- Before laying down your new fiber fake lawn, you must prepare the underlying ground. According to KVBC.com, you will need to remove all of the existing grass and vegetation, and make sure that there are no large rocks, sticks or other protrusions. Use a sod cutter to remove the grass, which is a lawnmower-like machine that takes out vegetation at its roots. Spread a layer of gravel or crushed granite over the cleared area.
- After you spread out your rolls of fiber fake material and position it to your specifications, it is time to anchor the lawn. According to KVBC.com, at first your fiber fake lawn may look like a giant carpet spread over your yard. Anchoring all of the sections will make it appear flush and more natural. To do this, hammer in specialized landscaping or turf nails all over the fiber fake lawn's surface. According to KVBC.com, a general rule of thumb is to simply keep hammering in nails--spread out evenly across the turf's surface--until all of the sections appear flush and seamless.
Deciding on a Style
Prep Work
Anchoring
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