Question 1

How to install artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Normally layed on a well draining substrate such as compacted crusher dust, then pegged down

Question 2

How to clean artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Can be hosed or powerbroomed, use our grass sanitiser for dog urine clean up.

Question 3

Where to buy silica sand for artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Not really needed for modern dense grass types

Question 4

How much is artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

From $18 per square metre

Question 5

Can I lay artificial grass on soil?

Accepted Answer

Soil needs to be dug out and replaced with compacted crusher dust for better drainage.

Question 6

How long does artificial grass last?

Accepted Answer

Our grass has a 7 year manufacturers warranty.

Question 7

Does artificial grass get hot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, unfortunately due to the colour it does get quite hot on hot days, but cools quickly with water and more dense grass types stay cooler underneath than less dense types.

Question 8

Does artificial grass smell when dogs pee?

Accepted Answer

Dog urine crystallises when it dries and then becomes difficult to remove and seats to smell. We stock a grass sanitiser which breaks down the crystals allowing the urine to be washed through the turf.

Question 9

Can artificial grass be laid on concrete?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as there is adequate drainage slope and somewhere for rainfall to run off to.

Question 10

Can dogs dig through artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

It would be pretty difficult for them to do but nothing is impossible with dogs.

Question 11

Can you park a car on artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Yes, artificial grass will flatten under car weight but will generally bounce back to shape with warm weather heat.

Question 12

Can you put a fire pit on artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

It's not recommend to out a fire out close to artificial grass as it would likely melt it, a decent space should be out between fire outs and artificial turned areas.

Question 13

Can you put artificial grass around a pool?

Accepted Answer

Yes, artificial grass is a great budget option for round pools, just be aware that it can get quite hot on hot days.

Question 14

Can you put artificial grass on decking?

Accepted Answer

The grass Wodonga can be okay, but the decking underneath would be more prone to rotting with dampness and no air flow.

Question 15

Can you put planters on artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Yes, planters are fine to be out on artificial grass but may leave marks if left for long periods and not raised up.

Question 16

Can you put tent pegs in artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Tent pegs would possibly leave too big of holes in the artificial grass, our specific turf pegs or nails work better.

Question 17

Can you see joins in artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Yes, joins can always be seen. Better to have as few joins as possible. We carry the largest range of widths to avoid joins, stocking 2m, 3m, 4m and 5m widths.

Question 18

Can you trim artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Artificial turf is best trimmed carefully from the backing side with a sharp Stanley knife.

Question 19

Can you vacuum artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Yes, artificial grass can be vacuumed if dry. See vacuum manufacturer's recommendations, garden specific vacuums would be advised.

Question 20

Do weeds grow through artificial grass?

Accepted Answer

Weeds will grow along joins if joining tape isn't used. Geofabric is recommended underneath artificial turf to prevent weed growth.

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