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Looking After Artificial Grass Through the Year

Maintenance for artificial grass is not really cleaning, it is upkeep: keeping the pile upright, the infill level and the surface clear so the lawn ages slowly. It suits people who want a garden that stays presentable with very little scheduled work, which is why we fit so many for retired customers and for landlords between tenancies.

This guide runs through the year, because what a synthetic lawn needs in November has nothing in common with what it needs in July.

Spring: lift and reset

After winter the pile is at its flattest. A thorough power brush or hard broom against the pile in March lifts the fibres and redistributes the infill that rain has settled unevenly.

This is the moment to check the perimeter. Push down on the edges and along the seams. Anything that has lifted over winter is easily re fixed now and becomes a bigger job if it is left to catch a lawnmower wheel or a foot.

Summer: rinse and protect

Dust and pollen dull the colour, and a quick hose down restores it. On genuinely hot days the surface will feel warmer than a real lawn, and a rinse cools it within minutes if children or pets are using it.

Keep heat sources away. Barbecues, chimineas and fire pits belong on a paved area, and reflected light from low energy glazing can occasionally concentrate onto one spot, which is worth being aware of if you notice a small area behaving oddly.

Autumn: the important season

Autumn is when neglect shows up later. Leaves left on the lawn break down into a fine organic layer that supports moss and airborne weed seed. Blow or sweep them off regularly rather than in one big clear up.

Once the leaves have finished falling, give the lawn a final brush and check drainage. Water standing on the surface after rain is a sign the base or the surrounding levels need looking at before winter.

Winter: mostly leave it alone

Frost and snow do no harm. Frozen fibres are brittle, so avoid heavy traffic or trying to scrape ice off, and let snow melt naturally rather than shovelling it, which drags infill away with it.

Never use rock salt on or beside a lawn. Let nature do the work; the grass will look completely normal once it thaws.

Infill top ups

Silica sand infill migrates slowly over years, mostly at the edges and on slopes. Topping it up every few years keeps the pile supported, improves the feel underfoot and adds ballast. It is a cheap job that measurably extends how good a lawn looks.

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Frequently asked questions

Does artificial grass need anything doing in winter?

Very little. Keep heavy use off it while it is frozen, let snow and ice melt on their own, and never use salt near it.

How often should infill be topped up?

Every few years for most gardens, sooner on sloping lawns or where a pressure washer has been used, since both move sand out of the pile.

Do I need to treat it for weeds?

Not routinely. The membrane deals with weeds from below, so anything you see is surface seed that pulls out by hand.

Will moss build up over the years?

Only in shaded damp corners and only on the surface. Keeping leaves off and letting more light in prevents most of it.

Is any of this covered by your guarantee?

Our installations carry a 10 year guarantee on the work. Routine upkeep such as brushing and infill top ups is normal owner maintenance rather than a defect.