How Artificial Grass is Installed

 If natural grass refuses to grow on your property, or you do not have time to maintain it, then artificial grass may be the optimal solution for your needs. Assuming you want to install synthetic grass, follow these steps:

1. Measure the area where the grass is to be installed, in square feet, then purchase the amount of artificial grass needed to fill the area.
2. Collect your tools and materials: Turf cutter or a spade; weed-barrier; wheelbarrow; crushed stones, silica sand, or grit; utility knife with plenty of spare blades; flat board or piece of wood; level; shock-absorbent underlayment; optional adhesive; hammer; nails; lawn spreader for the sand; broom with a wide head and stiff bristles; bucket of warm, soapy water.
3. Take out existing lawn, down to a depth of about two and one-half inches; fake grass will need to sit about a half-inch above edging or landscape stones.
4. Cut pieces of weed-barrier to the right shape to fit the area for the artificial grass; you may need multiple pieces of moisture or weed barrier. Lay the weed barrier when ready.
5. Cover the weed barrier with a layer of aggregate, like grit or crushed stone.
6. Level the aggregate by placing a layer of sand on top to a depth of three-quarters of an inch. To ensure the surface is even, lay a piece of wood or flat board on the sand, then use a level to fix uneven spots.
7. Add a layer of shock-absorbent material for cushioning.
8. If you are covering a large area with fake turf that requires multiple pieces, you will need to apply adhesive underneath, along with the seams, to keep it in place.
9. If the fake lawn includes a strip of the grass-free border, remove it as necessary.
10. Align the artificial grass along a straight edge or corner; push it into the corner tightly so it will not move later.
11. Use a utility knife to cut the fake turf to whatever shape is needed, such as along a walking path or flower bed.
12. Drive nails into each corner of the artificial grass, then every additional 12 to 16 inches.
13. Use the lawn spreader to apply a layer of silica sand to the fake grass. This will further stabilize the grass and keep it from moving.
    Finally, brush the sand into the grass.