Once your natural lawn has been removed make sure to remove any debris left behind, this could be weeds, rocks or small branches and twigs that have got caught in the soil. Make sure to also remove all grassroots as they often can be missed as they grow deep. You can also apply weed killer to ensure all weeds will be removed before continuing to prep your lawn.
Level and compact your lawn
Before artificial grass can be installed you need to ensure you have a level surface. Remove any lumps, bumps and stones from your garden that may cause your artificial grass to sit unevenly. An uneven surface will make installing your artificial grass harder, cause issues with drainage and even damage your artificial turf.
Once the ground is level we recommend using a wacker plate or heavy hammer, if you have a bigger garden we recommend hiring a roller.
Add the timber edges
The next step is to add the timber edges (if required). The timber edges are used to secure your artificial grass once it’s laid. For standard garden edges we recommend 1.9cm x 3.8cm (2” x 1”) and for flower bed edges we recommend 1.9cm x 9.7cm (4” x 1”) timber edges.
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