Outdoor spaces are best covered with a lush green lawn. This can either be a synthetic lawn or a natural lawn. Whatever the case, the lawn should be properly installed and maintained to ensure it looks great at all times. Read on to learn about the pros and cons of an artificial lawn vs a natural lawn.
Natural Lawn Installation
Installing a natural lawn is easy. All that is needed is preparation of the ground, addition of fertilizer and planting of grass from either cuttings or seeds. With this approach, the grass will take time to cover the entire area, but it’s the most affordable option. The second option is to install instant turf. This is basically grass seeds that have been germinated under controlled conditions, without any soil, to form a tight-knit sod. Before the sod can be installed, however, the surface must be prepared by removing debris, adding manure and leveling the ground. Ideally, the area should also be compacted a little bit before the sod is installed. With this option, you can have instant turf, so you will not have to wait long to have a great looking lawn.
Whichever option you choose, the maintenance costs for a natural lawn are still high as you need to carry out weeding, mowing, fertilizer addition and renovation after three or four years.
Artificial Turf Installation
Installing artificial turf is easy. After all, the material is usually ready for installation. Before this can be done, however, the surface must first be prepared and a base created. The area is first cleared and the top soil, together with any rocks and tree stumps, removed. The area is then leveled and compacted before pieces of crushed rocks are spread over the entire area, compacted and smoothed. Once the base is ready, the turf is installed over the base and secured with 7-inch stainless steel pins. Since most turf materials are usually 15-feet long, several pieces may need to be sewn together to ensure the entire area is properly covered with turf.
The beauty of artificial turf is that it has a long life and comes with almost zero maintenance costs. The best thing about synthetic turf is that they look great all year round, even when there is a drought or during winter. Most installers normally offer long term warranties on these products.
Choosing a Lawn Installer
When looking for lawn installation Adelaide residents should give strong consideration to firms with a lot of experience in the industry. The ideal firm should also be licensed, insured and bonded. Be sure to go through their portfolio before making a decision on whether to hire the firm or not.
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