What happens if you put fake grass on top of real grass?

Unfortunately laying artificial grass directly on top of soil or existing grass just will not work. The finished result would be an extremely uneven looking lawn. The key to long-lasting artificial grass is just as much about getting the groundworks right as it is choosing the right fake grass.

What should I put down before artificial grass?

What Do You Put Under Artificial Grass? To perfectly lay your artificial grass onto an existing hard base such as concrete or tarmac, we recommend installing a layer of Lazy Foam underlay beneath the artificial grass. Before you lay the foam pad down, be sure to clean the surface beneath it.

Can you lay artificial grass on uneven ground?

If you have uneven ground, you may need to landscape it prior to laying the turf. Remove any existing grass, weeds and large stones to create a level ground ready for fake grass installation. The smoother the ground, the easier it will be to lay artificial turf that will settle correctly.

Can you lay artificial grass on clay soil?

First, you should figure out whether your garden soil is clay or sand-based. This step is necessary, because the type of soil will determine how you’re going to prepare the surface before laying the fake grass. Clay-based soils don’t offer good drainage.

Why do you put sand on artificial grass?

One of the sand’s functions is to weigh down the artificial grass. The sand provides stability and protects the turf. As a result, no wrinkles or folds develop through use. The sand also surrounds the long blades of artificial grass and ensures that they remain erect.

Is it easy to lay artificial grass?

It is often extremely easy to install artificial grass on a balcony because it is a small surface area and the grass can be cut from a single piece. Installing artificial turf yourself in your garden is slightly more complicated because the surface area can easily be very large. This means that seams will be required.

Does it matter which way you lay artificial grass?

Use the same pile direction throughout the whole project. The best pile direction is the one pointing to the place from which you look at the garden most. The best effect is achieved when looking into the artificial grass pile (the pile direction pointing to you). Avoid having to look at the back of the pile.

Do you need drainage for artificial grass?

With artificial grass there is no need to worry about water drainage, artificial lawns drain water as if it is regular grass and even better in some cases. Water simply drains straight through these holes and into the aggregate base below. Due to this, artificial lawns dry relatively quickly compared to regular lawns.