Newly laid artificial turf

To ensure your artificial grass is kept looking its best and maximise its life regular maintenance is required. 

The key operation is regular brushing with a stiff broom.

Remove any soil, dirt or debris as soon as possible and vigorously brush with a stiff broom.  Wash off to remove dust using a standard hose, don not jet or pressure as this will remove the infill (if present)

We recommend that occasionally the sand is lightly loosened with a spring rake and topped up as required. (Do not use a powered scarifier as this may damage the grass fibre).

Hot items such as barbecues should not be placed directly onto the surface, or damage may occur.  Do not stub out cigarettes on the surface.

Avoid placing or moving heavy objects on the surface, which may cause rutting of the underlying soil.

Snow should be left to melt and chemical de-icers should not be used on the surface.

In damp areas it may be necessary to treat the surface with a moss-killer once per year.  We recommend you use a liquid form containing dichlorophen.

Additional Advice for Dog Owners: Discourage your dog from digging the surface and pulling at the edges. Remove any dog faeces as soon as possible.  If necessary, hose down and lightly brush the local area. We would recommend that during dry periods the whole lawn is sprayed by hose to flush out residues.  Unlike natural turf, disinfectant can be applied to artificial grass

Lawn Care:
 Jobs to do
 Equipment
 Mowing
 When do I cut my grass?
 Top dressing
 Feeding
 Watering
 Trimming
 Raking and brushing
 Aerating 
 Liming and Rolling

Lawn Problems:
 Pests
 Diseases
 Weeds
 Brown patches
 Repairs