TURF MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Although residential turf is extremely low-maintenance and has been dubbed the “instant lawn,” turf does still require some maintenance to keep it in its most pristine and healthy condition. By following these simple turf maintenance tips, you can ensure your lawn looks its best year-round.
CONTROL WEEDS & DEBRIS
A severe loathing for weeding your lawn regularly is enough for many people to make the switch to artificial turf. Unwanted weeds are limited in turf lawns because the film backing on turf rolls allows for water drainage. While this backing is very effective at suppressing the growth of anything underneath your turf’s surface, a few stubborn weeds will make their way through every once in a while.
To deal with these pesky intruders, you’ll need to take a different approach than the one you may be used to with organic lawns. Pulling up weeds by hand isn’t an option on artificial turf lawns unless you want to uproot everything and ruin your yard. Using a weed killer is the best way to tackle the root of the problem (pun intended) and ensure that weeds don't resurface.
However, make sure that you use a water-based herbicide to protect the integrity of the artificial turf.
Make sure to also remove natural debris like leaves and pet waste from your turf regularly to prevent clogging in the drainage system, which can promote weed growth.
BRUSH, BRUSH, BRUSH
Artificial lawns are laid with a sand infill that gives the turf the weight it needs to stay in place while providing the structure needed to make the filaments look like organic grass lawns.
Foot traffic, weather, and day-to-day wear can mat down your filaments over time, giving your lawn a flat, one-dimensional look.
Maintaining the structure of your turf requires regularly repositioning the sand infill and blades, which can be accomplished with a large natural bristle broom for smaller areas, but professional turf brushes are great options for those with expansive areas of turf.
When your artificial turf is laid, you should wait 8-12 weeks before brushing to let the sand and turf settle properly.
Once the turf is fully settled, you can begin brushing whenever you would like to keep the blades upright. Brush gently in different directions and patterns to achieve a perky, lush lawn.