If you are installing artificial turf over badly draining soil or a hard surface like concrete, then it’s wise to get a proper drainage system in place before you continue. Otherwise, the artificial turf might become waterlogged, resulting in mold buildup or flooding. A simple drainage system...
Yes you can lay artificial grass on concrete. In fact it is easier to install fake turf on concrete than on natural grass as you don’t need to dig out any soil and the concrete surface will usually be level. Your only concern should be that the concrete surface has adequate drainage. ...
You can purchase a plastic rain barrel stand or use 2 to 4 concrete cinder blocks (depending on the size of the barrel). Gravel or sand pit: In lieu of a platform, dig a pit 2 to 3 inches deep. Fill the pit with gravel or sand and smooth the top to create a flat, level ...
Bent grass is a low-growing grass that spreads by means of above-ground stolons. You will primarily see bent grass used on putting greens due to its low growing, carpet-like turf. Bent grass is a high maintenance grass that requires frequent mowing, high amounts of fertilizer and a lot o...
6. Turf alternatives Non-native grasses use lots of water to stay green and healthy. If you want open spaces in your yard, consider covering the ground in clover, buffalo grass or other native, low-water use plants. 7. Maintenance
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Using a spade, cut the turf along both sides of the trench, which should be a minimum of 12 inches wide, remove the turf and set it aside for replanting. Dig the trench with a round shovel, or depending on the length of the trench, you may want to rent a trencher to make digging...
I would've just laughed. It's actually the most important solid substance on Earth. We use about 50 billion tons of sand every year. That's enough to cover the entire state of California every single year. Every year, we use enough concrete to build a wall, 90 feet high and 90 feet...
Edging Your Lawn to Separate Garden Beds By Matt Weber One hallmark of an attractive landscape is the layout of well-defined beds and borders. To form clean lines that separate garden beds and turf, professional landscapers use an edging treatment, which could be made from concrete pavers, nat...
Fix the top of the stringers to the deck. If you wish to secure the bottom of the stringers, fix them to posts in the ground or use an angled bracket to fix onto concrete. Install riser boards (optional), securing them with nails or an angle bracket. ...