Tuesday, June 11, 2013

The Grass Can Be Greener

Creating the perfect lawn can be a hard task which is why so many people actually turn to synthetic grass. This artificial grass can look great for years and requires little to no maintenance on your end. In many climates grass isn't the easiest to grow because it is too hot or too cold. This makes synthetic grass the perfect solution and can provide you with a masterful yard all year long. Of course, many people believe that they have to hire someone to professionally install the grass. This can easily and cheaply be done on your own if you can follow a few simple steps.

            Before you begin with the installation you have to go through your yard and pull up and vegetation. This might mean renting a tiller so that you can ensure you get all of the roots out of the yard. Once your yard has been cleared and leveled out  you will have to spray some form of weed control or grass killer on the ground to stop vegetation from returning. Vinegar is a great natural solution for this problem. You might consider using a weed cloth just to be safe.

            Before you can begin laying down your grass then you will need to spread mixed stones over the area. This is incredibly easy to do and can help prevent grass from growing in the future. With the stone on the ground you must then lay down a weed barrier to help prevent vegetation from growing and destroying your new grass. You must then make sure that your turf is cut to suit your yard. When you lay it down this step is incredibly crucial. You can secure the turf with nails to help it stay in longer. When the turf has been layed then go over it with a rake for a more natural and full look.

            You will love how little maintenance you have to have to do on your yard. With this artificial grass your home can have the beautiful yard you've always dreamed up even if it is impossible to grow the grass you want. The best thing about synthetic grass is your kids can spend hours playing in the yard without having to deal with painful weeds.


            

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