💚 Maintaining Your Artificial Lawn
While one of the main appeals of artificial grass is its low maintenance, occasional care is key to keeping your all-year lawn looking its best. Follow these simple steps for a truly tip-top condition lawn:
💚 Maintaining Your Artificial Lawn
While one of the main appeals of artificial grass is its low maintenance, occasional care is key to keeping your all-year lawn looking its best. Follow these simple steps for a truly tip-top condition lawn:
💚 Maintaining Your Artificial Lawn
While one of the main appeals of artificial grass is its low maintenance, occasional care is key to keeping your all-year lawn looking its best. Follow these simple steps for a truly tip-top condition lawn:
Remove Surface Debris
Regularly remove surface debris, such as fallen leaves, at least once a month. Allowing organic matter to build up can encourage weed seeds to take root and negatively impact your lawn’s drainage system.
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Tip: Use a leaf blower for quick removal or simply sweep the area with a stiff, long-bristled brush.
Weed Management
Weeds thrive wherever there is moisture or accumulated debris. If you spot any minor growth on the surface, gently pull it out by hand.
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Weed Control: Standard weed killer is safe to use on artificial turf. However, if pets or children frequently use the area, always exercise caution and follow the product safety guidelines.
Protect Your Turf During Projects
When undertaking other garden maintenance, like painting fences, sheds, or decking, we strongly advise covering your artificial lawn with a protective sheet.
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Safety First: This preventative measure avoids spillages that could be difficult or impossible to remove from the synthetic fibres.
Furniture & Heavy Objects
It is perfectly safe to place heavy items, such as trampolines or garden furniture, on your lawn.
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Compaction Avoidance: While these objects will temporarily flatten the fibres, they will spring back once moved. We recommend shifting the position of large or heavy items slightly every few months to prevent permanent compaction.
Revitalize the Pile
To combat compaction and ensure your lawn maintains its beautiful, upright position, brush the area monthly.
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How to: Use a stiff brush and sweep against the grain (the natural lean of the fibers). This process effectively rejuvenates the grass pile and preserves its long-term aesthetic.
Handling Pet Mess and Odours
Artificial grass is highly pet-friendly, but cleaning is essential to maintain freshness.
Solid Waste: Remove solid pet waste immediately.
Liquid Waste & Odours: For areas where dogs urinate, rinse the area thoroughly with clean water to flush out residues. For a deeper clean, use warm, soapy water or a pet-safe disinfectant to neutralize any lingering odours.
Maintenance During Dry Spells
During prolonged dry or warm weather, we recommend giving your lawn a more frequent hose down. Why?
This routine helps flush out any fine dust, residues, or accumulated pet liquids, ensuring the grass remains fresh and clean.
To ensure the longevity and flawless appearance of your synthetic lawn, please follow these important guidelines for protection against common damage risks.
🔥 Fire & Heat Sources
Preventing Burn Damage: Never light bonfires, use fireworks, or discard lit cigarettes on or directly near your artificial turf. As the material is plastic-based, direct heat exposure will inevitably cause localized melting and permanent damage.
🍔 Barbeques (BBQs)
Grilling Safety: We strongly recommend keeping charcoal BBQs off the synthetic surface entirely. Gas grills are acceptable, provided the heat source remains sufficiently elevated and insulated from the grass fibers below.
☀️ Reflective Heat
Avoiding Melting from Windows: Be aware of strong reflective surfaces (such as south-facing windows or mirrors) that face the lawn. Intense, prolonged, or magnified sunlight can create extreme heat, leading to grass melting and fiber distortion.
🚗 Heavy Weight & Vehicles
Compaction Prevention: Do not park cars, motorcycles, or other heavy vehicles on the artificial grass for extended durations. Sustained pressure will cause fiber compaction, making the grass appear flat and worn.
🩹 Adhesives & Chewing Gum
Stain & Adhesion Issues: Allowing sticky substances like chewing gum or other strong adhesives to bond with the fibers will be extremely difficult to remove. This type of damage often necessitates cutting out and replacing the affected area.
💧 Boiling Water
Temperature Damage: Never pour boiling water directly onto the lawn. The extreme temperature can instantly damage the plastic compounds, leading to fiber degradation and melting.
