A touch of green makes a residence look warm and appealing. However, if you feel you can no longer take care of your natural lawn and need an immediate alternative, invest in artificial turfs. Although, a lot of property owners are opting for artificial lawns because of their innate properties which make them maintenance free and long lasting, yet there is a longing among owners to ensure that the lawn looks as much natural as possible. 

An artificial lawn is like bliss. Not only you can save considerable energy and resources in fertilizing the turf, but at the same time you will not need to perform activities like mowing and reseeding. Only simple maintenance can help in retaining the looks and feel of the artificial turf. Routine maintenance is a must. For this you may either call up gardening services in Mandurah or lay your hands on the job. Here we will like to give a few tips on how you can maintain the artificial lawn on your own: 

Brush up 

Artificial lawns are installed on sand infill which give a structure to the turf and help in maintaining evenness. The turf at least needs 6 weeks time to settle following which the lawn will need only minimal maintenance. During this timeframe it is vital that you brush the synthetic turf. Brushing from different directions only adds to the beauty of the grass which will appear more or less like the natural counterparts. Brushing makes the grass bouncy. Meanwhile you may feel that the process of brushing the artificial grass in Mandurah is all too much for you. Although we understand the task of covering the entire area may seem impossible at first yet we suggest that you take tiny steps into making the lawn appear clean and beautiful. Make sure you Brush up those areas which receive maximum footfall in a day. Slowly you will be able to cover up the entire space and allow the lawn to appear as realistic as possible. 

Wash out the stains 

Stains are not good. We agree that rainfall is the best to keep the artificial lawn stain free but if your area lacks downpour you might need a hand spray with a hose attached to remove all types of accumulated dust. The process will help clear up any loose debris or dirt. Furthermore you can try making a mixture of water and detergent and apply it on the affected area followed by which you must mop the surface to clean the stains. The cleaning method is truly rewarding as it helps get rid of stains from fruit juice, alcohol, tea, and coffee. 

Regular weeding 

If you have come across weeds in the lawn pull them off now. Weeds can grow on artificial lawns. So that the synthetic grass installation in Mandurah stays fresh for a longer span you can resort to weedicides, twice a year. However, make sure the chemicals in the weedicide do not affect the synthetic turf. 

Bacteria check 

Like all other surfaces the artificial turf too needs a bacteria check to ensure it doesn’t turn out as a breeding ground for microorganism which will slowly enter your home. Use vinegar and water to treat the turf and spray it entirely. 

Make sure you take time out of your busy schedule to clean the artificial lawn to enjoy its beauty for a longer span. 

Author's Bio: 

The author runs a gardening services company in Mandurah. In recent times the author has been sharing details about artificial turfs and how they should be maintained.