How To Easily Maintain Your Artificial Grass
Artificial grass lawns are an excellent alternative to a hard to maintain natural lawn. They are the perfect choice for homeowners who are ready to put away their lawn care equipment and save more on watering and maintenance costs.
While there are many types and uses of artificial turf, only a solid maintenance plan is essential in achieving the performance, longevity, appearance, and other benefits of owning an artificial lawn. However, it is only proper that owners of an artificial turf lawn should know that despite the promising features of the “fake grass”, it still benefits from regular maintenance. As a result of this, having proper maintenance guidelines is necessary.
To achieve proper maintenance, a regular maintenance routine should be carried out.
For the turf maintenance, all that is needed can be split into:
Performing both minor or significant repairs when necessary.
Additionally, regular inspection should be carried out on the seams of the installed turf. It should also be noted that in situations of witnessing a deteriorating fiber, performance worries, etc. Be sure to check the perimeter as well to ensure no turf is starting to come up.
Address stains as soon as possible.
Minor stains can easily be taken care of by spraying a simple detergent, such as Simple Green, on the effected area and simply rinsing away with water. More stubborn stains may need an addition hand brush to loosen stains. Always finish the treatment by rinsing away any remaining detergent with water.
Blowing debris off and brushing fibers.
Removal of debris regularly can be beneficial to the lawn. To achieve this, owning a blower and push broom can be a huge help. A blower helps remove foreign objects from the grass, no matter the size. Likewise, foreign natural objects like leaves, seeds, etc. that tend to migrate through the air, or other means, should be removed. Failure to do so can result in matting. Brushing against the fibers helps train the blades to stand up straight, along with proper infill levels.
Checking for infill levels.
If you notice an area of your lawn where the fibers appear to be “laying down”, it could be the result of low infill. This tends to happen in high traffic areas. The proper amount of infill is crucial to the performance and longevity of the artificial turf. The appropriate amount of infill help in protecting the grass fiber from damage and help them stand up straight.
Spraying the surface with water.
Introducing some water can be a good idea for the lawn. It can be sprayed weekly or daily to help remove dust, pollen, etc. Furthermore, it helps in preventing the uneven distribution of infill.
Maintaining a maintenance schedule log.
Having a maintenance schedule helps in noting areas that need attention and also serve as a plan for future lawn maintenance.
Regular Maintenance Schedule:
Daily/When needed
Inspect turf for defects.
Treat stains as soon as possible.
Weekly
Spray turf with garden hose to remove dust, pollen and other fine debris.
Use a blower to remove larger debris.
Check turf for low infill levels.
Monthly
Brush fibers against the grain to help them stand up straight and to combat matting.
Final Thoughts
Having and using an artificial lawn properly requires acute maintenance of the lawn. The better the maintenance, the more usable the turf gets, and it further maintains quality and longevity of the lawn. Failure to use recommended maintenance practices can be detrimental to the grass, and it is also recommended that constant contact with us should also be maintained to address any concerns or questions you have.
