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For many, the biggest draw to choosing an artificial turf over real grass is the ability to bid farewell to time spent mowing the lawn. However, that\u2019s not to say there isn\u2019t some recommended work required to really get the best out of artificial lawns.<\/p>\n

A little bit of maintenance can go a long way in helping to extend the life of artificial turf and help to keep the grass looking just that little bit greener. Check out our top tips to maintaining your artificial lawn!<\/p>\n

Give It a Brush<\/h2>\n

When you first install your artificial grass<\/a>, the infill sand used will help to shape, structure and bed in your turf. Therefore it\u2019s recommended for a minimum of six weeks to eight weeks to lightly brush the grass to remove any surface debris. Don\u2019t be too forceful though \u2013 remember the turf is still bedding in, so brushing too vigorously could potentially leave you wish a misshapen garden.<\/p>\n

After that point, it\u2019s recommended to bring out the brush to remove any debris and foliage around once a month. The best results can be achieved with a medium soft bristle brush \u2013 you\u2019d be surprised how much a quick run over the garden will spruce up your artificial lawn.<\/p>\n

Weed Out Unwanted Plants<\/h2>\n

Artificial lawns will see to a massive reduction in number of weeds and unwanted plant life that will crop up in your garden, but it\u2019s worth bearing in mind, because synthetic grass is porous (allows water through), it won\u2019t be uncommon to see the odd particularly tenacious weed poking through.<\/p>\n

There are a couple of ways to deal with this \u2013 the first being to simply take the top off the weed \u2013 knowing it will grow back soon enough. For a more permanent solution, a water based weed killer can be used up to twice a year. Approach weed killer with caution though \u2013 use anything other than a water-based concoction, and you\u2019ll risk irreparable damage to your lawn.<\/p>\n

Remove Unsightly Stains<\/h2>\n

As with any stain, the best chance you have of removing it is to act quickly. Should your artificial lawn be faced with a stain, dive in with some hot soapy water (washing up liquid is suitable) and give the stain a scrub. For oil stains, mineral spirits will also be helpful. If you\u2019re faced with the unfortunate task of dealing with animal mess, remove it as quickly as possible, followed by a wash down the area.<\/p>\n

Caring for Artificial Lawns<\/h2>\n

Artificial lawns are fuss-free and require minimal maintenance in order to really look great. If you\u2019re looking to stock up on lawn care supplies for the summer ahead, head on over to eDecks<\/a> now to snap up a bargain!<\/p>\n

What are your top tips for caring for artificial lawns? Share with us in the comments below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For many, the biggest draw to choosing an artificial turf over real grass is the ability to bid farewell to time spent mowing the lawn. However, that\u2019s not to say there isn\u2019t some recommended work required to really get the best out of artificial lawns. A little bit of maintenance can go a long way […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[18,10],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nTop Tips for Maintaining Artificial Lawns | eDecks<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you recently installed some artificial grass? 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