Mowing, re-seeding, watering, mowing and fertilising are jobs you will regularly have to do when you have a natural grass lawn. Some people find doing these jobs a relaxing hobby, but others find it difficult to find time to fit these jobs around their busy schedules. For these types of people having artificial grass in their gardens is a good solution. It will always look beautiful in every season and requires minimal maintenance to keep it in top condition.
This all leads on to the question is artificial grass really completely maintenance free? In principle, we can say that artificial grass is maintenance free. However, in order to extend the life of the artificial grass, we would recommend carrying out a few small and simple maintenance tasks.
Always make sure to remove fallen twigs and leaves on or around your artificial grass as soon as possible, the reason for this is to prevent weeds getting a chance to root. If weeds do appear in your artificial grass lawn it is easy to remove them with either a brush or a rake. Stubborn weeds, moss and algae can be easily removed by using a biological weed killer.
To prevent any water drainage issues you should brush your artificial grass regularly, this will also prevent your artificial grass from flooding after a heavy rain shower. Please also take note that any hot objects such as, cigarette butts or BBQ’s can cause burns on the artificial grass, make sure you take the necessary measures to avoid this from happening. Do you have pets? No problem, simply remove the faeces and rinse it off with lukewarm water. Any other dirt can be removed with a garden hose or washed off with a pressure washer.
These tips will allow you to keep your artificial grass in top condition and show off your garden for a long time to come.
