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  • OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

    Many other factors can cause unpleasant odors; these are normally caused by mistakes made during the installation process.

    Be sure the proper infill has been installed for any areas shared with pets. Using infills like rubber, silica sand, or cork, may hold or promote odors. The correct infill will not only prevent the smell of ammonia, but will also help reduce the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew

    Many professional installers do not recommend using a weed barrier if you have pets. Weed barrier will reduce the drainage considerably and often retains the smell of ammonia.

    Some types of turf contain latex or nylon; these materials absorb ammonia and cause an unpleasant smell.

    Oftentimes, play areas have fall padding underneath them. It is not recommended for these spaces to be shared with pets as the padding reduces the drainage rate of the turf and does not allow for thorough cleaning.

    We hope this helps provide you with important information on how to care for your turf. As always, feel free to Contact Us with any additional questions you may have.

  • HOW SHOULD I WASH MY TURF?

    Please check with the manufacturer of the turf prior to purchasing a turf cleaner. Many manufacturers suggest an eco-friendly turf cleaner which can then be poured into a fertilizer bottle and attached to a garden hose for proper mixing and distribution throughout the space.

    Hercules Pet Odor Neutralizer is an excellent choice for ridding your yard of unwanted ammonia smells.

    After soaking the turf and ensuring the cleaner has gone down approximately ½-inch to 1-inch below the sub-base, it is recommended to wait up to 10 minutes and then rinse the entire area down with freshwater only. No cleaner. This is to remove all the soap from the turf blades and thoroughly rinse the sub-base.

    If the weather is over 70°, it is recommended not to clean or hose the area down for up to (4) days after cleaning to ensure the sub-base has dried entirely.

  • HOW CAN I CLEAN THE TURF IF I SHARE IT WITH MY PETS?

    One of the most common questions we receive at Lawn Kings is, “How can I clean the turf if I share it with my pets?” The answer? It’s simple. Artificial turf has different characteristics than that of a living lawn. So while cleaning up after your dog does require a little more effort than real grass, it’s usually as simple as a quick rinse of the turf with an environmentally friendly cleaner.

    WHEN SHOULD I WASH MY TURF?

    It is recommended to wash/clean your turf appropriately for the size of your yard. The frequency of cleaning depends on the number of dogs that are sharing the space; also their size. It is recommended that if a dog urinates/soils a space of 600 square feet evenly throughout the yard, it should be rinsed down once every three weeks. This is the recommended frequency for a dog that is 60 pounds or less.

    Two dogs of this size in a similarly sized area might require rinsing of the turf more frequently: Approximately every week and a half.

    It is not recommended to rinse the turf more than once every (4) days. This is important because the sub-base needs ample time to dry. The Zeolite crystals also need a chance to adsorb oxygen between cleanings. Zeolite crystals will only prevent odors if they are dry and not already full of liquid, such as urine.

  • What’s the best thing about putting your tent on the artificial grass

    Eventually even the toughest kids wind down, and camp-out style sleep overs call for tents. You can certainly pitch tents on your artificial lawn, but don’t use traditional stakes. You can anchor the corners with bricks or heavy rocks, but unless it’s windy the tents will stay put on their own – certainly once the kids are snoozing inside.

    What’s the best thing about putting your tent on the artificial grass? Comfort like you’d never get in the rough. Instead of rocky, uneven ground no air mattress can fix, your kids will have the same soft, even surface under their beds as they have underfoot when playing on the lawn. (And, parents, if sleeping kids make impressions on the grass overnight, you can simply get out a stiff bristle brush and re-fluff the grass.)

    Of course, you could skip the tents and hold your sleep over under the stars. See who can identify the most constellations – or any constellations. If it sprinkles, your campers can always bring their sleeping bags into the living room.

  • Fun And Safe Summer Sleep Overs For Your Kids On Your Artificial Lawn

    Now that you have an artificial grass lawn, we know you’re spending more time enjoying your yard. Hanging out around the pool, grilling up a storm, perhaps playing bocce or shaving a few strokes off your golf game, if you also added an artificial grass court or green. The kids and the dog are enjoying that fake grass, too, aren’t they?

    So why not organize a summer sleep over for your kids, using your artificial lawn as Campout HQ? There’s almost no end to the fun you can have.

    Playing around
    You’ll want to play some lawn games, of course. Parenting magazine has some fun backyard game ideas for campouts. Or you could play board games on the grass. After dark, hang a white sheet on a wall or the fence and show a movie.

    Campfire eats, without the dirt
    A backyard fire pit is perfect for at-home campfires. You get the ambiance of a real campout, and you can use the fire pit for cooking, too, if you want. Before you even light it up, run through essential fire safety rules with your campers:

    Forest Service Rangers recommend younger children not get within 10 feet of an open fire, but if your fire pit has a screened cover, closer should be OK (but be extra vigilant if you remove the cover to roast marshmallows or for campfire cooking).
    No running around the fire.
    What food goes best with summer sleep overs? Anything you can set on a grill or in the fire:

    For dinner, set up a DIY nacho station loaded with options, and have kids build their creations inside a foil packet.
    For breakfast the next morning, make roasted banana splits. Slit the banana skin lengthwise down one side, spread it open gently, fill it with granola or chopped nuts and raisins, add a little brown sugar and butter, and wrap in foil to roast for 10-15 minutes. Break out the spoons and you ready to eat. (Or, to stay with the camping theme, you might want to supply your kids with sporks.)
    Roasted marshmallows are a must for any backyard sleep over, especially s’mores. If you’re concerned about gooey mess, you can try making campfire cones instead. But we’re talking kids here, so mess is part of the fun. Try to direct this action away from your artificial lawn, though. Fake grass is easy to wash off should something spill, but hot-off-the-stick roasted marshmallow might melt a spot. (Even that can be fixed, by the way.)

  • Why are moles and gophers so destructive?


    They don’t set out to ruin your yard, they are merely looking for food – mostly in the form of roots and small plants. So they burrow along under the surface where the soil is richest and most likely to hold tasty goodies, munching as they go. Unfortunately, their quest for food causes holes and mounds that are ugly and can easily trip you up.

    And all that tunneling underground causes the soil surface to collapse, leaving you sinkholes, too. And those moles and gopher are motivated! A single gopher can create as many as 300 holes a year and move literally tons of soil. No wonder your lawn looks so awful and you feel so defeated.

    Artificial turf is an ideal solution
    As much as we hate the damage moles and gophers can create, most of us also feel guilty at the thought of using poisons and traps and other cruel means to get rid of them. Replacing your lawn with artificial grass is the kinder, gentler approach – simply causing the rodents to make their homes elsewhere.

    It’s the only thing that will work, too.

    Converting to artificial grass to eliminate moles and gophers is not a project you want to undertake on your own, for the same reasons you don’t want to purchase artificial turf from a big box store. It takes extensive training and experience to install faux grass properly, so it lives up to your expectations. Quality, professional installation actually involves many steps, including careful ground preparation and multiple layers of different substrates and specially-formulated underlayment and infill products.

    However, when you combine top-quality artificial turf and professional installation, you’ll get superior results – the kind that send diggers packing and leave you with greater peace of mind and a greener future.

  • What To Do If A Critter, Like A Mole, Gets Under Your Artificial Turf?

    Those wretched moles! And their equally wretched cousins, gophers! Digging up a storm, and making a big mess of your lawn, one hole or mound at a time. It’s enough to make any self-respecting home owner throw in the towel. You might as well pave over your yard and be done with it.

    Whoa! We know how frustrated you are with moles, gophers, voles, and their rodent relatives, but that’s no reason to go overboard. There is a saner, prettier solution: switching to artificial grass. Today’s synthetic turf is realistically gorgeous and amazingly tough, so you can achieve two goals at once:

    • Establish a forever-lovely lawn that will foil those pesky rodents
    • Save time, money and the additional aggravation of lawn maintenance

    You don’t often find a solution this valuable.  

  • Incorporate sculptures or other ornaments

    By incorporating different elements, you can landscape the entire area with a variety of visuals that still create a unified design. Large sculptures provide a bold visual that distracts from an odd-shaped area. Small sculptures can lead the eye in a different direction, or create visual surprises. A trellis can add definition or create a screen.

    5. Add a water feature

    Adding a fountain or small pond to your yard may seem crazy when we’ve become so water-conscious. But recirculating fountains conserve water, and ponds give birds and butterflies a vital source of water. A few koi or other fish will add color and movement and prevent insects from breeding in the water.

    A water feature can create a focal point that draws the eye away toward a particular part of your yard. It can also balance your lawn to give your space greater symmetry. And the sound of gently moving water is so soothing — perfect for a contemplative sitting space nearby.

    Bonus tip

    If you’re reluctant to embrace your lawn’s odd shape because mowing will be a hassle, why not switch to artificial grass instead? You can design a faux lawn with any undulation, curved or angled edges you like, without sacrificing your creative ideas to ease of maintenance. 

  • 5 Landscape Solutions For Irregular Yards

    Does your home have an irregular or oddly-shaped yard? This isn’t unusual, but it can be a puzzler for homeowners who want to create a lovely landscape. Especially when it comes to the lawn. While it might be tempting to carve off the edges of your grass to create an easy-to-mow rectangle, your yard will lose its special character.

    Who really wants a perfect rectangle anyway? Mother Nature never creates such boring shapes. You want a yard that looks homey and inviting, not one that looks like an athletic field. So go with the flow, as they say. Here are 5 landscape solutions you can use to transform your irregular lawn into the envy of the neighborhood.

    1. Embrace the curve

    Curves have natural appeal. If your lawn has a distinct curve, embrace it and use it to set the pattern for your landscape design. Curved borders invite the eye to literally look around your yard. You can use pavers and pathways to lead the eye, and shape your lawn with curves that soften odd angles in an irregularly-shaped yard. A curved pathway can even make your lawn seem larger than it is.

    2. Accentuate the angle

    Is your lawn long and narrow? Flank it with tiered landscaping or trellises with vines or hanging baskets to draw the eye upward. Is your lawn triangular (common with corner properties)? Use that to your advantage by placing a fountain, lawn art, or small ornamental tree in the farthest corner. Then add paths and plantings that draw the eye to that focal point as well as toward the other corners.   

    3. Create a meadow

    If your lawn has such an unusual shape you can’t easily choose a focal point, hide its irregularities instead by surrounding it (at least in part) with a meadow. Meadow flowers add varied height, not to mention a rainbow of colors and, often, fragrances as well. They also attract butterflies and birds to your yard.

  • We offer a range of different synthetic grass types to suit all needs

    In addition to surface preparation, when laying artificial lawn yourself, making a confident choice about the type or style you want to use is essential.

    The last thing you want to do is invest in grass that is unsuitable for your personal situation or select a style that you regret later down the line (a costly mistake in terms of both time and money)—so choose wisely.

    We offer a range of different synthetic grass types to suit all needs and preferences. Contact us and we’ll be happy to help you choose the perfect synthetic grass for your Perth Home.

    Tools

    Once you’ve taken surface preparation and synthetic grass type into account, you’ll want to make sure you have the right tools for the job. Here’s a basic rundown of what you’ll need:

    • A wheelbarrow.
    • A flat shovel.
    • A rake
    • A razor knife.
    • Joining tape & adhesive.
    • A hose.
    • A broom.
    • A compactor of some description (for laying onto soil).

    DIY installing your own synthetic grass is more than possible—but if you’d like a stunning lawn or green space that goes the distance, investing in the services of a local expert is a wise move.

    As one of Perth’s most trusted synthetic grass providers, our experienced installation experts will ensure your outside space makes your friends and neighbours green with envy.