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DIYSYNTHETIC GRASS

DIY lawn turf

Install your own synthetic lawn, and get it right the first time.

A good-looking lawn isn't just the turf. It's the base, the drainage and the edges underneath it. I'll pick the turf for your yard, ship it to you, and walk you through the parts that make it look natural up close.

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Synthetic lawn running up to a backyard pool, Houston

A great DIY lawn job

  • Backyards, side yards and front yards up to a few thousand square feet
  • Shade spots where real grass gives up
  • Dog runs and pet areas
  • Mostly flat ground, or a gentle slope you can grade

Call me before you start if

  • Water already pools in the yard
  • The area has steep slopes or retaining walls
  • You're replacing old turf and don't know what's under it
  • It's a commercial or HOA common area

Built from the ground up

Synthetic lawns perform best when the foundation is done right. Here's the order you'll build in. I'll go over each one with you.

  1. Dig out and shape. Remove sod and a few inches of soil, then set your finished grade.
  2. Fabric where it's needed. Separation fabric keeps soft soil out of your base.
  3. Gravel base, compacted. Crushed gravel in lifts, dampened and run with a plate compactor until it won't show a footprint.
  4. Turf, seams and edges. Grain running one way, clean seams, tight edges at beds and patios.
  5. Infill and grooming. Infill supports the blades and finishes the look.

Picking the right lawn turf

There isn't one best turf for every yard. I'll recommend one based on:

Sun or shade Look and softness Foot traffic Pets Slopes and drainage Edges and transitions
Backyard lawn with a pool fountain
Backyard lawn, Houston
Long curved lawn on a terrace with paver stepping stones
Terrace lawn with pavers
Lawn with stepping stones cut in
Stones cut in
Close-up of turf cut tight around a tree trunk
Cut tight around a tree, Austin

Lawn questions

Will it look fake up close?

Good lawn turf blends blade shapes and color tones. A clean install and grooming finish the look.

How does it drain?

Through the turf backing and into the base. Grading decides where the water goes, so we plan that first.

Does it get hot?

Like any outdoor surface it warms in direct sun. Shade, turf type and infill choice all make a difference.

What upkeep is there?

An occasional rinse, a light brush in high-traffic spots, and clearing leaves with a plastic rake or a blower on low.

Ready for a lawn you never mow?

Tell me the size, sun and shade, and how you'll use it. I'll send a materials list.

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