Guides

What we tell customers on the phone, written down. Start with the one that matches the question you have now.

A front yard with an artificial lawn beside a concrete walkway

Choosing turf by use: which of our nine lines fits your yard

How to pick an artificial turf by what the area is for. What pile height, face weight, thatch and blade shape mean, and which of our nine lines suits lawns, play, dogs and putting.

6 min read

A tape measure stretched across a prepared gravel base next to a roll of turf

How much turf to order: roll width, length, seams and waste

Turf comes on 15 ft wide rolls cut to your length. How to measure, choose which way the rolls run, plan seams and work out the square footage you pay for.

7 min read

Two dogs playing on an artificial lawn in a fenced backyard

Artificial turf for dogs: what to buy and how to keep it clean

What makes a turf work for dogs (pile height, density, drainage, infill), how to build the base under a dog run, a cleaning routine that keeps odor down, and what the warranty does not cover.

7 min read

A backyard putting green with three flags and a stone patio

Building a backyard putting green

How to plan a backyard putting green with artificial turf. Size and shape, the base a green needs, cups and contours, infill for speed, and using a longer turf as the fringe.

6 min read

A man unrolling artificial turf over a compacted gravel base

Installing artificial turf yourself: an honest overview

What a DIY artificial turf install involves from digging out to brushing in the infill, the tools you need, how long it takes, and the signs that a job is better left to a professional installer.

7 min read

A push broom brushing up the blades of an artificial lawn

Artificial turf maintenance: a simple year-round routine

How to keep artificial turf looking good for years. A weekly, monthly and yearly routine, how to deal with leaves, stains, pets and heat, and what to keep off the turf.

6 min read