A quality job requires quality tools. When we install your garden, our highly-skilled installation team uses professional-grade equipment. This enables us to install your garden to the Better Than Grass standard. Here’s how we use it to install a garden that lasts the test of time.
This garden suffered from drainage problems – as many gardens in Britain are prone to. The owner was sick of getting muddy feet whenever they walked on the grass. Laying artificial grass offered the solution thanks to its excellent drainage properties.
The first step in converting a garden from real to artificial is taking up the natural grass. We do this with a heavy duty industrial turf cutter. This is the most efficient way to remove a large area of grass and gives the best results. At this stage, we dig out the drainage channels.
This garden had edging on only two sides originally. Full enclosure gives a better finish, so we installed edging on the remaining sides. We also treat the area with weed-killer to kill off roots and aid in the prevention of future weed growth.
A sub-base is an important part of the installation as it helps create a level base for the garden and aids in drainage. We use Type 1 hardcore, modified for superior drainage qualities to achieve the Better Than Grass standard.
We level off the sub-base with the crushed stone and soak the area before it’s compacted and levelled.
After we’ve finished laying the sub-case and have topped it with crushed stone, it’s time to finish it off. We use a heavy-duty weed whacker plate to compact and level the area. This leaves us with a level, porous base.
Before installing the base, we treated the area with weed killer. In addition to that, we install a weed proof membrane after the base has been laid. This gives the artificial grass additional protection.
Now that the base is prepared, we roll out the artificial grass ready to be installed. Our workmen wear soft shoes while working on your grass to avoid affecting your new grass with muddy boots.
Edging the garden gives a better, quality finish. We install our unique edging system. This prevents high winds from lifting your grass, kids from being able to pull the edges up and also prevents any unsightly worm casts. These occur when worms are able to push up at the edges of the grass.
At Better Than Grass, no matter what the size of a job or task is, we take the time to do it right every time. Visible is our unique edging system. You may also notice how much the garden has been raised up using our methods of installation.
After we’ve installed the grass to our exacting specifications, we seal the edgings with professional equipment and technique. This gives an invisible join.
Almost there – one of the last stages, we bring both sections of artificial grass together, taking the time and effort to make sure that these sections are completely seamless.
A sand infill is spread on your newly installed garden. It’s then blown deep into the pile: it’s not noticeable, but it helps to weight the garden and provides many other benefits. It improves the garden’s drainage properties and aids in regulating temperature. Your grass will last longer and avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
After completing your installation, our installers live up to our motto: "no mud, no mess - installed by the best". After finishing, your garden will look pristine – we clean up to a professional standard. You’ll be ready to enjoy your garden straight away.
Here are the finished results. It looks pristine and needs next to no maintenance – are you interested in a lawn that’s better than grass? Contact Us Today