HOW to lay Artificial / Fake Grass - Easy DIY step by step

[@ritab8268]

Did you trim the weed membrane away from the concrete edging before sticking the turf down, All I saw was the glue being poured along the edge , then turf was down ,

[@paulgwiazda5754]

Would like to have seen you do the edging as im clueless on this, also did you glue the weed protection then then grass to the weed protection?? Totally lost

[@enzogiampieri1092]

Did you ever figure this out at all? That’s what I’m wondering as well

[@paulgwiazda5754]

@@enzogiampieri1092no I got no reply so I bodged it 😂😂 I didn’t use glue on mine just used wire peg like things you can buy n hammered a few of those around the edge. Been a year now n it’s all still in place. Good luck with your project. 👍🏻

[@mystere3590]

hi great video, what did you charge your customer for this job ?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks for watching. every contractor prices are different so my price is irrelevant I am afraid

[@matthewratcliffe1953]

Anyone know the rough sort of price of having a garden that size done? Cheers

[@d4ngerous4]

How did you work out the amount of aggregates used? Also what is the turf called? Thanks

[@littleliverbirdsmith895]

This has been a great help. Thank you. I am currently laying artificial grass and didn’t realise how much of a nightmare the whole process was going to be 😂

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks for watching 👍 am sure your do a good job

[@AllOutMedia-x3w]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener Can I have some advice please

[@shaunwatson9578]

Hi great video ive recently laid a artificial lawn but since then I have been getting large puddles of rain water , how can I resolve the flooding without having to take the retire lawn back up

[@whatigottolose155]

Have you tried drilling holes where it is puddling?

[@williamevans6554]

Have you ever done one over a septic tank man hole cover? Not sure the best way to leave access to drain for emptying ect , great channel by the way plenty of variety.

[@BrumCraft]

Hi, when you put the glue on the hardcore did the weed membrane reach the edge or did you leave it shy? Ie did you glue the grass onto the grano?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Just the grass to the concrete.

[@jasoncauldwell-norris6401]

Hi great video glide I came across it just one quick question I am not putting edging bricks round so no sand and cement mix will the grass still stick or would you just put some round edge so it will stick thanks

[@leepoulter6193]

Hi mate, cracking job! I'm just about to undertake my project. I have 3 small square sections in my garden inside sleepers to install grass. Will drainage be an issue? Can i use limestone chippings as a base instead in Mot-1? How much limestine/mot-1 & grano dust will be needed for 9 m2? Cheers

[@sheilankyagera927]

Hi Chris, thanks for this video. I am single mum struggling with finding less expensive installer. So decided to it on my own. Please help with exactly everything I need for a 4m wide and 7m long area to cover. Many thanks, God bless!

[@littleliverbirdsmith895]

Your measurements are exactly the same as mine and I’m doing mine by myself (well, with a little help from my brother with the digging out!). I have dug out approx 3/4 inches of the soil base (I removed the top layer of grass weeks earlier) and then put the timber frames in as support around the sides using wooden stakes to put them into the ground. Weed membrane goes in next as the base layer and set in place with U pins to secure. Then I’m using type 1 MOT (3 jumbo bags from local builders merchant) and then grano dust for the top layer (3 jumbo bags again for my measurements). Some people debate whether or not the weed membrane should go in first or as the last step under the grass, but I’m putting mine in first. Hope this helps!

[@Mistress-illyanna69]

Hi there, fellow single mum here wondering how you got on in the end? I've got turf down with patchy bald areas and I'm sick of looking at it lol. I'm thinking this looks like a lot of work..

[@gordonmckevitt9131]

Hi, can I put the weed membrane on top of soil, fill with mot 1, Wack, then put fine crush on stone, wack then put another weed membrane on before laying grass on top. Not bothered about expense, just 2 ppl I no said "I put membrane on soil and still got weeds" other said to put it under turf to prevent weeds. So thinking of putting 2 down as I have a lot of weed roots com ing in from under next doors fence. Thanks

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Yes you can do that. But sometimes weeds grow on top of the grass if you don't keep it clean

[@gordonmckevitt9131]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener thank you, going to order prem pro 35 ml, been told it doesn't need sand on it, what do you think ???

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@gordonmckevitt9131 I would t use sand on top of the turf. That sand will definitely help the weeds grow as they will seed in that

[@gordonmckevitt9131]

Brilliant, thank u so much 👍

[@molley17]

Hi mate, I’ve got a dog what do you use instead of sand so that it doesn’t hold the ammonia, is it just granite dust?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Grano (granite) dust

[@johnwhite1608]

hi good video what's the dry mix for the sets

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi. It's just sand and cement semi dry mix for setting the bricks. It's a easier way to lay them

[@ellisbarnes4761]

Best video on laying artificial grass ever. Assuming no issues not using nails? Makes me think I can do it. How do I work out how much mot and dust I need? 19m2

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks very much. I'd only use 6 inch galvanised nails if you have a join in the turf. I'd still glue the outside but nail down the joins as well as glue them. Use this link to work out your mot and grano dust (use the sand option for grano) www.myersbuildingsupplies.co.uk/aggregate-calculator/ Good luck and thanks for watching

[@ellisbarnes4761]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener amazing thanks. So dig out 4 inch. In the calculator what do I put for depth of mot and dust

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@ellisbarnes4761 the depth is what you dig out so 4 inches

[@wizardofwoz9190]

Great video I’m looking to do my garden. I need a lawn 5m x 9m how much mot and grano dust

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

3 tonne of MOT and 1 of grano dust. Thank for watching and good luck with your project

[@StevieIves-q8h]

Did you just out glue on the outside of the grate

[@scottmitchell2668]

Great video, nice to see good workmanship :-) how come you didn't also weigh it down with sand aswell? Small lawns not required?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi pal. Not all modern brands need the kiln sand. Plus this one was laid without having to cut and join any other grass. Also the home owner has dogs. The sand inlay would hold the pee smell.

[@dominiquepayne-ohara9844]

I have a tarmac drive, can I lay the grass over the top ? Thanks for the video.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi. Yes you can glue it straight down onto it

[@moomo9321]

I have bad drainage issues in my garden will I need to put sharp sand in the soil before putting MOT type 1 in ? Or will the MOT type 1 help with drainage

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

If the drainage is really bad I would look into a French drain system. Sand won't make much difference am afraid

[@moomo9321]

It's only as I live in a new build and there was a lot of clay soil but I've just dug it out will that help?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@moomo9321 after digging the clay out have you got to a better soil?

[@moomo9321]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener that's a good question 🤣🤣

[@moomo9321]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener when I had the lawn it just got very mossy not water sitting on top of you get me

[@dominicoconnell1584]

How long to prep and lay 35m2, two people on job

[@fatkat2315]

In terms of water drainage/runoff do you have a slight camber when laying the sub and top dust or does it not matter?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Unless it's laid on heavy clay ground it'll be fine without extra drainage

[@sally6457]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener but you've concreted the entire surrounding? What happens to the rainwater?

[@dskye2634]

Great video and thanks for taking time to respond to thw comments both video and your response has really helped me a lot!

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Your very welcome

[@ashleyking9511]

I did buy2 tubes of aqua bond. But I know I'll need more. Is there another product that can work sticking to concrete that I could buy from somewhere like screwfix? Thanks

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

www.diy.com/departments/artificial-grass-adhesive-310ml/1293993_BQ.prd Wickes used to do one but am not sure they still sell it. This link is for a b and q one

[@derekbarlow9641]

Hi Chris great job well done yet again but one question would you be putting in any dry kilm sand on to keep the grass up right

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks Derek. Not on this one I wouldn't. Lots of the brand's these days don't require the sand anymore. Plus the sand would hold dog toilet smells. Having to brush the lawn up a few times a month is a better trade off than smelly dog wee sand lol 🤣

[@derekbarlow9641]

Thanks Chris for your reply your spot on with the dog smell have a good weekend if you can

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@derekbarlow9641 thank you, am finishing a summer house build at home lol

[@EastLondonBitznbobz]

Just started watching you guys love watching things like this ... I recently moved back to Kent from London and suffer arthritis in my back knees arms and fibromyalgia did my old back garden 2 years ago I have a video here .. but I did everything myself but starting again as moved and I'm a bit worse for wear this time lol but I will do it again Haha.. good work keep em coming ❤❤

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks for watching and welcome back to the area. I don't do so much landscaping for the knees and back reasons. Mostly soft scape and maintenance videos now. Thanks for watching 👍

[@montdino9775]

Hi lads just say you have you do it that way and have dogs will the pee still smell or is there something you can get to stop the wee from smelling cheers

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi. The grano dust helps stop the wee smell but the smell will still sit in the grass. Unfortunately best practices is to pour clean water on the area soon after the toilet to dilute the wee.

[@montdino9775]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener thank you

[@Traveller653]

Hi, can you tell me when you mixed the cement with the sharp sand can you just use the mot 1 mix with cement or do you specifically need sharp sand and how much water do you need to add please? Great video it’s so helpful

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi. Thanks for watching and commenting. Your have to use sharp sand with the cement. The amount of water will depend on how wet the sand already is (some buildings centres keep it outside so its always wet). You want the mix to hold its own shape when fully mixed. Kinda like really thick custard 😂

[@Traveller653]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener thank you very much for your reply, I’m assuming I can just grab a small bag as won’t need much? Also did you have to check the slope of the land after you put your base on? If so what do I need it to be? Thank you!

[@Traveller653]

Also do you have a specific type of artificial grass you recommend or thickness recommended ?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Yes you can get small bags for and DIY store like wickes or B&Q in the UK. We run the turf with the ground so no need to check level. As long as no bumps and lumps. A smooth graduel fall is fine

[@Traveller653]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener okay brilliant thank you, I noticed you didn’t use nails or sand infill over the top. Is there a situation when this should be used or is it just not required when using the glue and grano base?

[@dafyddgould9485]

What is best to use if you've dogs for under the turf?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Grano dust

[@GAZZAPACE1]

How many inches of granno dust

[@smashingturnips5353]

Hi. I am doing about 4 by 4 metres and bought a tonne of grano dust. I am starting to think thats way way too much!! How much did you use ?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

We used a tonne bag

[@smashingturnips5353]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener thanks. Sorry i should also have asked how much mot type 1 as well?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@smashingturnips5353 two bags

[@VikashBhagania]

Can you use building grit sand instead of the grano dust ?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

You can use sharp sand yes but it'll hold the smells of an animal toilet.

[@VikashBhagania]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener ok cool thank you for getting back to me will water drain through it ok?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@VikashBhagania water will drain though sand very easy

[@docjohnboy82]

Was hard to see in video. What were you mixing with the cement ? Sharp sand or 10mm ballast ?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi, thanks for watching. It was just sharp sand and cement for the concrete edging

[@docjohnboy82]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener best practice for blocks, haunch and base for attaching is adding in a 6-10mm stone to the sharp and cement?

[@robh1521]

great video, how come you haven't used sharp sand before your grano dust? can I get away with using MOT and grano just on its own? I'm also wanting to install artificial grass. Thank you.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi Rob, thanks for watching. I'd never use sharp sand for artificial lawns now. Sand washes away quicker and holds the smell (if you have pets) of wee. Grano dust doesn't hold the smell. Best way to install in mot type 1 followed by grano with a concrete edging to glue too.

[@robh1521]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener thanks for the prompt reply, my garden is 21feet 6 inches by 19 feet, sorry I am very old fashioned lol, Would you say a tonne of each would suffice once whacked down?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@robh1521 of you were to lay 3 inch of mot you would need 3 tonnes and 1 tonne of grano dust. Look up timber link MOT calculator website. It's a really good tool for volume materials

[@robh1521]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener ok thank you.

[@b3arwithm3]

Isnt the weed fabric supposed to go under the base rocks? It helps rocks to sink in the soil as well.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

You can double layer the fabric if wanted. One under the subbase and one under the turf.

[@thrudur84]

Thank you for this video, this is exactly the sort of edging and grass I was looking to install in our garden, great help

[@earthtariankyrasimone]

2:22 I think i just need to hire you. Can we book your services?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

😅 lol, thanks for watching 👍

[@earthtariankyrasimone]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener 🥰😂😂😂

[@Oli-zb6jb]

Hi Chris do you install in Hertfordshire

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

No sorry am in Kent

[@ashleyking9511]

Do you not put sand down on the top?I googled it and it says it keeps the grass blades erect and stops wrinkles forming

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Tbh this varies from manufacturers. It used to be common to do that but as quality has improved lots of the brands don't say it's needed. Personally we don't as it also encourages weed and grass growth from ontop of the af grass.

[@ashleyking9511]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener thank you I won't bother then as I have pets and don't like the idea of dog urine to be lingering in the sand.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@ashleyking9511 that's very wise. Good luck with your project

[@fraserlewis3773]

Hi mate. Great informative video. What type of turf have you used here? Looks really good

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thank you. This is the UK link to the guys we use expressgrass.com/oakhurst-artificial-grass.html

[@SPd.Triple]

So whats MOT please 🙏 great vid!

[@MichelleMonaghan-g4r]

O was so amazing how much work gos into it but my dream to have this but Sally the size an state a my back yard i need to win the lottery xx brillant job x

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks

[@BarneyTrent]

Thanks for sharing this

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@magill4046]

Looks spot on that Chris. Another string to your bow 👌

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Haha thanks very much

[@drrosettasimon1252]

Wow that's a Beautiful job

[@steeleyg225]

I have a dog what is the best thing to use as a base?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks for watching. This job was done for a customer with a dog. Best to follow the steps with mot type 1 followed by grano dust. I'd highly recommend not using sand

[@steeleyg225]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener yea id rather not use sand if it keeps the smell in it so will follow what you used thank you

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@steeleyg225 good luck with your project 👍

[@henrywilloughby8333]

How much do you charge?

[@SmartTurf]

Great video very informative. Hope you don't mind if I share it with our online shoppers.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi. Am in the UK but pleased the installation is the same over the pond. Please feel free to share the video link but not a downloaded version.

[@charlottecarman1290]

Love this video! So happy I came across it as we lay our artificial grass lol. Did you dampen the granite dust before compacting like the MOT 1?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi. Thanks for the lovely feedback. No we don't wet the grano dust, it can be but we don't tend to

[@crazycressy7986]

Why do you use glue on sand,this will still lift ?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

We didn't. It's glued to concrete edging

[@crazycressy7986]

@TheCountryCottageGardener I've got clay in my back garden, how much drainage would you recommend?

[@meganwilliams7378]

Hi, how much granite dust did you use approx please?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

850kg which is 1 bulk tonne bag

[@boycookinginstallergrass8724]

Nice one sir

[@recumbentrocks2929]

Now that is how it should be done. Great video, only one question, no sand? Most fake turf layers will finish with fine sand brushed in the lawn. Is this not necessary do you think?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

You can add kiln dry sand but tbh this can give weeds something to grow into. Most modern brands don't need the sand to weigh the turf down. Thanks for watching 👍

[@AldisoKristian]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener I usually use green plastic pellets.

[@meagainsttheworld4749]

Omg you did a great job there. How to contact you please need someone to do my garden?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi. Thank you for watching. Am afraid I cover a very small area for work. So unless your within a few miles of the TN25 postcode am afraid I wouldn't be able to help.

[@dagtailgroundmaintenance]

Nice job mate. Has its place especially in small areas where people have kids and pets. I've personally never been enthusiastic about fitting it but if I do ill watch this video again 👍

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

All very true pal. Thanks for watching 👍

[@KrisBkh]

Great vid, thanks very much. Just about to lay a small area using the methods you’ve detailed here. What would you say the max depth should be when compacting grano dust?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks very much. 20mm is a good depth. Good luck with your project 👍

[@KrisBkh]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener awesome!! Thanks again!!

[@johnnybstuntz]

Great video Chris - I’m new to your channel - I’m about to start an artificial grass job but I was going to use timber for the edging to screw into (Marshall’s advised it in a KZbin video). The job I’m on has brick walls around it a sleeper boarder and decking - would you recommend just using sharp sand and cement around the brick walls / sleeper raised bed and raised deck then just glue the edges as done in your video? No need for timber / screwing down / pegs etc?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hi Johnny and welcome to the channel. Sand and cement is best practice for a longer lasting finish. Only yesterday we were doing a decking into af grass. The installers had used timber roof battens and they were rotten (2 years in the ground). Knowing that timber sleepers expand and detract with the weather I'd be inclined to concrete still. Even if the concrete is edged to the sleepers any once set it shouldn't affect the grass if the sleepers moved. The only time I'll use extra pegging would be on large areas, especially if you have joins. Hope this has been of help and you continue to enjoy the channel 👍

[@dubaibazaar463]

Good job 👍

[@333jtj]

Nice looking job, now they just need an outdoor Hoover. Running your hand through at the end looked decent quality. Personslly I'm not a fan of artificial grass but it certainly has it's uses in some specific requirements. Top work again

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks very much. The client had got a wet dry hoover for it 🤣 am with you with your feelings on af grass. Thanks for watching 👍

[@ant2236]

So just so I understand. You lay a concrete channel around the footprint of your grass and stick to that??

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Correct

[@jackyirish7564]

what have you put down after digging the mud up you do not say .......................just how to flatten it .

[@davidmccrea3503]

No weed membrane or did i miss that?

[@JamesMontana]

Great video mate. Its nice to finally know how this is done properly but to be honest i hate artificial grass. I guess it has its pros but its so bad for the envorinment i can never recommend it.

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Yes am with you on not being a massive fan of it. I wouldn't actively push for the work. Regarding the environmental side, it's as bad a paving. Having taken these up in the past I've seen plenty living under them. But it'll never be a natural habitat. The only three fake lawns (last 6 months) I've done have been for a home with a poorly dog (toilet issues being one), kids play area and a garden for a disabled client.

[@JamesMontana]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener See in thoes 3 circumstances they are justifiable.

[@claireangier3322]

Don't get me wrong I love your videos but as a passionate gardener I absolutely hate fake grass along with decking. 😋

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Your hate my next video too then 🤣 As a contractor I do jobs to for fill customers wants and needs. I wouldn't ever personally have fake grass but it does fit a need at times. This job the client has a very poorly dog and unfortunately normal grass isn't a option anymore. Thanks for watching as always 😊 👍

[@claireangier3322]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener I understand there is a need for artificial at times, I'm just glad I don't have to clear up the dog poop! 💩💩😝😝👍

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

@@claireangier3322 🤣🤣 you and me both

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

top job mate 👍 one of my clients had some laid last year & they actually put a foam layer between sub base & grass.must be to give it some authentic give under foot 👍

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

I've seen that done when laid onto paving slabs but not onto a soil area. Interesting idea for a shorter pile lawn

[@augustinekellan403]

pro tip: you can watch movies on Flixzone. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies recently.

[@donnatuck6762]

I so need u to come do my garden 🙂

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

😅😅

[@scottellwoodgardening287]

Great job mate.👍

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks pal

[@mariasoto1837]

What is MOT?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hardcore

[@JayRockGroundsMaintenance]

Looks great pal! Top job 💪🏽 how long did this install take you?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Thanks pal. One day for the bulk of the works but came back the next day when the concrete was set just to cut and fix the grass down. Could have done it in one day if I used fast setting cement.

[@JayRockGroundsMaintenance]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener class stuff mate ! 💪🏽

[@martincarter7550]

Whats "MOT" ??

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

It's the building term for crushed rock and dust used for a subbase

[@thabisodube]

So this is more or less the same as laying patio

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Your not wrong 👍

[@thabisodube]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener Perfect I will give it a short its just the concrete edge part I wasn't sure about

[@JO3haNsum]

Just to clarify , did you remove 2" or 4" of dirt?

[@Jo-xg6rk]

U need to dig out 4in for arti grass

[@danielcope7929]

Thanks. Really helpful video

[@tanaarcher3258]

Mot?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hardcore

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Hardcore

[@ryanbell4952]

How much MOT type 1 per sq m usually?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

2 inches / 50mm for domestic. At least 3 inches for commercial / busy areas.

[@sylviacheve7837]

Very well done, you are very gifted and work with method, clients must be happy 🙂👏👍

[@LawnRight]

nice work mate (not as good as real grass ha ha!) - great result :)

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Very true. Am not a massive fan of fake grass but sometimes it's the best option for a client

[@LawnRight]

@@TheCountryCottageGardener to be honest mate I commented then watched the video. It's good 🙂👍. I can see places for it, even got few ideas in my own garden I might switch (kids areas and ornamental areas)

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

It definitely has its place but I'd definitely go for real on 90% of projects

[@hydrus5130]

why you dont show the work you are doing?

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

Not sure what video you watched as mine definitely shows me working

[@Paulbp1203]

Top video some times atifical grass is the only option 👌 😉

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

So very true.

[@bluebow68]

Ok wtf is MOT?..Not a great start for someone wanting to learn how to do this

[@TheCountryCottageGardener]

It's sub-base