Whether you’re a landscape professional or a handy DIYer, the general guidelines for how to prepare for an artificial grass installation are the same. Below we’re diving into exactly what it takes to expertly plan for your project – such as how to thoroughly evaluate a job site, identify risk factors, and how to achieve a successful and lasting installation.
Step 1: Examine and Identify Risk Factors First, observe the streets and path leading up to the install site and take notes if you see potential obstacles for either the crew, the tools, or delivery trucks. Narrow streets can be difficult or even impossible to maneuver with a large trailer, and narrow gates or steps can make it much more difficult to move material.
Next, seek out and take note of all risk factors, including irrigation or electrical systems, large rocks, trees, roots, and nearby reflective surfaces.
Job sites with irrigation systems often have their sprinklers capped at the pipe level. Although, some elect to leave sprinklers as they are and simply install the turf around them. The latter is usually recommended for DIYers, but it’s completely optional and up to personal preference.
To cap a sprinkler head, ensure that the new cap is compatible with the system. In most cases, a threaded half-inch cap will suffice, and in fewer cases, you may need a three-quarter-inch cap. To begin, turn off the water line and remove the dirt surrounding the head, creating a hole roughly two to three inches in diameter. Remove the pre-existing sprinkler head and lightly coat both the new cap and the opening of the sprinkler line with a primer and sealer. Once primed, screw on the new flat cap and refill the hole.
Occasionally, debris, leaves, and other particles that have fallen on the turf may need to be removed. A rake or broom are simple and efficient tools for removal. Purchase Green installations look just like real grass, with vibrant green hues, minus the maintenance headaches and unnecessary water usage.
Moreover, synthetic turf options reduce carbon dioxide expenditure. Many lawns require mowing to maintain aesthetic value. One hour of push mowing creates as much pollution as 11 cars, according to EPA studies, and riding mowers create as much pollution as 34 cars. This alone can directly help conserve water, as carbon dioxide accelerates climate change, which worsens drought conditions.
Purchase Green’s priorities lie in education, honesty, precision, and conversation. These are not only important as a business model but also to form a community around preserving natural resources!
Our goal is to be the premier provider of artificial grass solutions for contractors and residents seeking to redefine living spaces and landscapes. Our remnants are made from the highest quality materials on the market. We stand by our wide selection of products and the quality they exhibit.
Final Thoughts Overall, choosing to invest in an artificial grass remnant can prove to be a worthwhile investment. For new customers seeking to experience the tremendous value and utility of artificial grass, remnants serve as the perfect example of what a larger artificial grass installation can offer. Remnants also foster an individual’s creative side by providing limitless use cases. It is easy to start designing something spectacular with our wide range of shapes and sizes. Pet owners will appreciate the benefits of artificial grass remnants for their beloved pets. Parents seeking to enhance their children’s play areas will also benefit from artificial remnants. Overall, there is an artificial remnant for every person. But since each of our remnants are unique, they often sell out fast. So, take advantage of these incredible savings today by shopping at our online remnant store or visiting one of our convenient Purchase Green locations near you.
Purchase Green does not ship remnants. All online orders must be picked up at the specific store location that was selling the remnants. For example, if a customer is viewing remnants sold at the Covina, California location, they must visit the Covina store to pick up their order. In addition, remnants are sold as is and do not come with a product warranty. Remnant widths are limited to 15′ wide and 13.1′ wide, depending on the product type.
All our artificial grass products are safe for children and pets. For pet owners, we recommend choosing a remnant that is derived from our artificial grass that has been designed for pets, like Pet Heaven or Vista Pet. We also offer Puppy Pads which come provided with disposable pads to ensure the puppy pad remains clean. Furthermore, for parents, we recommend searching for remnants derived from Playscape Pro, one of our anti-static and anti-microbial artificial grasses.
Artificial grass remnants are heavily discounted, usually between 40 – 60% off the retail value. When customers have small or odd-shaped projects, Purchase Green employees will typically recommend remnants over purchasing a new cut off a roll. This helps the customer save more money and the store to clear the warehouse of leftover product.
Additionally, many stores will regularly run remnant sales, where they discount the grass even further! Follow us on social media or check in with your nearest Purchase Green store to snag these savings for yourself.
It can be difficult to encourage children to get out in the great outdoors during the Spring/Summer months with so many obstructions online. With the weather starting to warm up in the UK, there’s no reason to not take advantage of the wonderful weather.
We’ve put together some garden activity ideas for kids this Summer to help them get creative and to create memorable experiences together as a family.
DIY Birdhouses
With recycling and up-cycling being at the heart of many UK households, we can utilise existing items and transform them into beautiful garden creations. Looking at your recycling materials before throwing them in the bin, could you utilise any finished and clean juice cartons, milk bottles, plastic boxes to create a birdhouse or feeder.
Get out various craft accessories, such as paint, coloured pens, stickers or natural items discovered in the garden to decorate. Let the kids help decide where to place the homemade bird feeder and note down the chippy friends as they enter the garden!
Garden Sketching
All you’ll need is a pen and paper for this activity. See what interests your child the most in the garden, whether that be a plant, flowers, birds, insects or your household pet and let your little artist draw to their heart’s content.
If your child is a frequent drawer or enjoys it, why not start a scrapbook? Not only is it great to keep all their artwork in one place, but also is a great way to reminisce when they’re all grown up.
If you’re choosing paint, over sketching, why not suggest it on a sunnier day so their masterpieces will dry much quicker?
Nature Art
Grab an old bedsheet or piece of fabric for the background let your little ones head on a scavenger hunt for natural materials in the garden to create a perfect picture.
Encourage your children to pick up objects around the garden, such as: stones, sticks, leaves, flowers (if permitted) to create their own story.
Rainbow Arts & Crafts
With the rainbow becoming the symbol of solidarity with NHS workers on the frontline, why not getting creative with your children to show your support? This could be painted, drawn, chalked on the pavement, paper plates, finger painting, using coloured paper as a collage – anything!
Place these showpieces when your neighbours and members of your community can see and to showcase your child’s work.
Cut 4 pieces of timber to the same height of the window. Secure two of the posts against the inside of the front wall. Decide how wide you want your bar to be. We would recommend half a metre (50cm) wide. Use your measuring tape to measure the distance and mark the floor with a pencil. Once you are happy, secure them in place.
Step 2 – Create the top of the bar
Create the top of your bar by cutting some plywood into shape. This should sit on top of the support posts, with a slight overhang at the front if you would prefer. Once you’re happy with the placement, secure it into place using a hammer and nails.
Step 3 – Cover the exposed side
To ensure that everything you store under the bar stays hidden, you can cover up the exposed side using some plywood. Measure the height of the posts and the width of the bar to find the dimensions. Once you’ve cut the plywood into place, secure it onto the side of the bar using a hammer and nails.
And there you have it! An outdoor bar in your own garden, perfect for entertaining guests and celebrating with your family.
Added Extras
Put up shelves on the back wall
To store your alcohol, you can put up some shelves on the back wall. Make sure they are level using a spirit level, and add some brackets underneath for extra support.
First, let’s go over why you need a base layer. The base layer creates a level platform and provides drainage for artificial turf. When installing a synthetic grass base layer, excavate 3 to 4 inches of topsoil. The best materials for the base layer are 3 inches of class II road base followed by an inch of decomposed granite (also known as granite dust).
You can lay weed barrier fabric under the base layer, over the base layer, or both.
Lay the landscaping fabric under the base layer to prevent contamination and provide a ground stabilization membrane.
If the native soil is hard (as opposed to clay-like), there is no need to install weed barrier fabric under the base material. Simply lay the weed suppressant membrane over the base.
Proper artificial turf maintenance is critical to avoiding damage in the future. Some of the most essential elements of high-quality care are:
Removing dirt, debris, and other pollutants by using water and a turf rake.
Cleaning stains and removing pet waste as soon as possible
Using special cleaning solutions to remove mold and mildew timely
Brushing your turf regularly
Trying to keep extreme heat and sharp objects away from the turf
Used artificial grass is an excellent cost-effective option for your turf needs. With the right approach to maintenance and minor repairs, this durable and beautiful surface can serve you for many years to come.
