How to Install Artificial Grass

Artificial Grass is a very simple DIY product to install, and can be laid in two different ways, permanently or temporarily, on either a solid ground or Astro Turf ontop of a base of sand/soil. ​​ For Permanent Installations Accurately measure the size of your garden, the longest and widest points are needed. If you are laying onto an existing grass area, remove all existing grass and vegetation to a depth of between 3cm and 5cm.​ Optional - Create a border around the edge of your area using wooden battening to secure grass to. Fill area with sharp sand, use hand roller of vibrating plate to flatten area. If you are not using sand your soil must be flattened and compacted. If a wooden battening has been used to create a border then your sand must be level with these as to create a flat surface. Install a weed barrier, secure using stainless steel nails or garden staples. Allow 5cm of overhang to give yourself the chance to make a perfect cut. Leave your grass laid out over night to acclimatise, this will allow the pile to air up. Trim in, then pin the edges of your Artificial Grass with galvanised nails or garden staples into either sand/soil or wooden battening. Brush the Artificial Grass with a stuff broom to push the pile up. ​For Temporary Installations Clean and clear your area, pin or nail to temporaily stick down, alternatively use a light spray of adhesive. If you are temporarily laying onto decking then staple the grass around the edges, Loose lay the Artificial Grass and use heavy ornaments or furniture to secure and hold the grass down.