Although artificial grass is a low-maintenance alternative to a lawn, many people mistakenly believe that care is not required. Even while synthetic lawns don’t require irrigation, mowing, or watering like natural lawns, maintaining your property requires some maintenance. Like any piece of furniture in your house (or, in this example, yard), keeping your artificial lawn regularly will guarantee that it lasts and may be viewed as a worthwhile investment.
A little effort goes a long way, and spending an hour each month on essential maintenance might prevent you from having to do a lot of work at the end of the year. Cleaning, weeding, and other little maintenance jobs may ensure that the fake grass looks excellent for a long time.
Let’s look at some ways to manage synthetic lawns, so they stay lush and green for longer.
Brush it Off
Although artificial grass is a low-maintenance alternative to a lawn, many people mistakenly believe that care is not required. Even while synthetic lawns don’t require irrigation, mowing, or watering like natural lawns, maintaining your property still requires some maintenance. Like any piece of furniture in your house (or, in this example, yard), keeping your artificial lawn regularly will guarantee that it lasts and may be viewed as a worthwhile investment.
A little effort goes a long way, and spending an hour each month on essential maintenance might prevent you from having to do a lot of work at the end of the year. Cleaning, weeding, and other little maintenance jobs may ensure that the fake grass looks excellent for a long time.
Let’s look at some ways to manage synthetic lawns, so they stay lush and green for longer.
Keep Your Artificial Grass Free of Debris
Artificial grass lawns are supported by membrane backings, which, while ideal for allowing water to pass through, also lessen the risk of weeds and other plants that may flourish in typical grass patches. However, because specific weed and moss species are persistent, there may always be one or two of them present. Therefore, it’s crucial to be prepared and knowledgeable about how to deal with weeds and moss if they do.
Unlike when weeding actual grass, you cannot use trowels or forks to dig in the fake grass. You’re left with only two alternatives instead. The first solution is to only focus on appearances, removing the tops of weeds visible through the grass without addressing the root of the problem.
Additionally, you can apply moss or weed killer. To avoid harming artificial grass, make sure it’s water-based if you decide to use one. Once the moss and weeds are gone, you may scrape them or remove them by hand.
As soon as you can, remove all organic stuff from your lawn, such as leaves or dead plants. This is because an accumulation of organic materials might prevent your grass from draining correctly and encourage weed development. Use a hand brush or leaf blower to gather the trash, but keep up with it.
Stubborn Stain Removal
Because of the synthetic grass lawn’s abrasive nature, scratches and stains should be easily removed with warm, soapy water (washing out liquid is ideal to do the task). Mineral spirits and an oiled towel can be used to remove more abrasive oil stains. While detergents with a high concentration of diluents are possible, it is advised to use particular cleansers for synthetic grass to prevent damage.
When it comes time to clean up after animal excrement, be sure to do it as fast as possible. Then, use hot, soapy water to disinfect the area.
Seasonal Maintenance Of Artificial Grass
Even though monthly brushing is advised, some upkeep is only carried out during specific seasons. Traffic areas should be kept up in the summer when you’re more likely to be in the park.
You are protected against frost damage, but locations that receive a lot of snow need to wait for the snow to melt naturally. The removal of snow and ice could damage the fake grass or cause the blades to become thinner.
Bonus Advice
- Avoid touching your artificial grass with sharp or pointed things. This can include studded boots from sports like football or rugby and stilettos with broken glass.
- Avoid using harsh chemicals or powerful detergents like bleach to clean your grass. For the removal of difficult dirt, hot, soapy water is adequate.
- Keep chewing gum and glue away from the artificial grass.
- Make sure all motorized vehicles are off the synthetic grass, except for wheelchairs or wheelbarrows, which shouldn’t be a problem.
- Trim the bushes and trees that hang over your property to reduce the amount of waste and leaf litter on the artificial turf.
- Never leave or position heaters on synthetic turf (or close or close to the grass). Smoking, lighting bonfires, and using fireworks are not authorized. Barbecues should be placed on stable, secure surfaces like slabs or gravel.
- Avoid placing mirrors or reflecting surfaces in any location where sunlight can reflect onto your lawn because they could catch fire and damage that cannot be repaired.
- Be mindful of the damage kids and dogs may cause to fake grass. Dogs often don’t want to dig when they are close to artificial grass. However, they risk chopping the turf if they ever have the chance to dig in. Your lawn will seem bare if kids purposefully pull-out artificial grass blades since the grass won’t grow back. Although artificial grass is fantastic for kids and pets, you must be mindful of how they treat it.
Conclusion:
You must follow specific procedures to maintain an artificial lawn so that it will survive for a longer time. Contact Al Musthafa Landscape & Gardening right now if you have any more questions regarding keeping your property or if you’d want to learn more about the benefits that artificial grass can provide. We’re always here to help with any worries or inquiries you might have.
