Installing DuraGrass® is simple
Step-by-step instructions to install DuraGrass
HOW TO INSTALL DURAGRASS
It’ll be the easiest thing to check off your to-do list. You only need a few standard tools and a few free minutes and you are on your way to fixing those problem areas anywhere in your yard. Follow these steps below for great performance from your DuraGrass hybrid turf. Follow the PRO TIPS to truly master your lawn.
1
PREP THE AREA
SIMPLE PREPARATIoN STEPS
- Cut current grass and weeds down as low as you can
- Use a hard rake to churn up top 1" of soil
- Apply your preference of grass seed
- Sprinkle topsoil over seeds
- Compact and level the ground
PRO TIPS
- Remove all weeds and grass so you are starting with a soil-only area
- Use a lawn roller or hand tamper to level the soil
2
LAY DOWN DURAGRASS
placement & anchoring
- Secure side 1 to the ground with provided biodegradable anchors and a rubber mallet
- Pull DuraGrass from opposite end and use provided anchors to secure side 2
- Cut to fit your desired space
- Secure the 3rd side with provided anchors
- If you are installing multiple pieces of DuraGrass next to each other, use the "t" shape of the anchor to secure 2 pieces together.
- If not installing multiple pieces together, or when ready to complete installation, use provided anchors to secure the 4th side.
PRO TIPS
- Dig a small trench where you want the DuraGrass product to start and bury up to 2" of DuraGrass in that trench. Fill in the trench so that the end of DuraGrass is bent into the ground.
- Secure the end just beyond the part that is trenched to the earth with provided biodegradable anchors and a rubber mallet
- We recommend using an anchor every 12"-18"
- There is a natural bias of the artificial turf blades, when installing multiple pieces, make sure the bias leans the same direction.
- The large rolls of DuraGrass have DuraSeam™ edges. These seams allow additional pieces of DuraGrass to overlap.
- DuraGrass is best installed on sunny days at 80˚+. This will keep it from stretching later. However, it can be installed in any weather.
3
On-Going Maintenance
ENSURE LONG Life
- Water DuraGrass and the soil beneath it multiple times a day to keep it wet
- Mow as you normally would
- Overseed in fall and spring (or as your climate dictates) as needed
- Inspect anchors from time to time, use rubber mallet to re-secure anchors as needed
PRO TIPS
- Keep DuraGrass and the soil below it wet until grass has reached about 3" in height
- Overseed if you find areas that are not growing in as desired
Additional installation videos
Installing DuraGrass Rolls
Anchoring DuraGrass
Prep Ground Before Install
tools you'll need
SEE DURAGRASS IN ACTION
Move the green and orange bars to see different stages of grass growth through DuraGrass.
TIPS & TRICKS
Choosing the right grass seed
We have seen better success with mat-forming or turf-forming grasses vs. foraging grasses.
“Over-seeding” works well through DuraGrass
Our disclaimer is that we are not botanists or horticulturists, so please lean on a seed advisor or seed company for specific recommendations.
ANCHORING
Included with every piece or roll of DuraGrass are biodegradable anchors. We supply enough anchors to secure the borders every 18″. The unique design of our anchors fit through the perforations easily and the “T” shaped top will lock 2 pieces of DuraGrass together.
WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO NOT USE METAL STAPLES OR STAKES. Metal can be dangerous to people and pets, and we want you to have a safe and enjoyable experience on DuraGrass.
It is best to use a rubber mallet to drive the anchors into the ground. This will limit the chance of breaking off the arms of the anchors during installation.
The anchors should biodegrade in 3-5 years.
CUTTING TO SHAPE
We understand that most of the troublesome problem areas are not perfectly square. To match the area you want to patch, you can use shears or household scissors to cut DuraGrass to the shape you need.