All very true pal. Thanks for watching 👍

Your very welcome

Thanks for watching 👍

Thanks pal

Thanks for watching 👍 am sure your do a good job

@@TheCountryCottageGardener Can I have some advice please

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 👍

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 👍

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 👍

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

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

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

Just the grass to the concrete.

Haha thanks very much

Wow that's a Beautiful job

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.

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

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

Have you tried drilling holes where it is puddling?

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!

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..

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.

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

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.

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.

@@TheCountryCottageGardener class stuff mate ! 💪🏽

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 🤣

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

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

Thanks

Hi. Yes you can glue it straight down onto it

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

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

@@TheCountryCottageGardener awesome!! Thanks again!!

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

@@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. 👍🏻

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

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

850kg which is 1 bulk tonne bag

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

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

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.

@@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?

@@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

@@TheCountryCottageGardener ok thank you.

Grano (granite) dust

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

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

Grano dust

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

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

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

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

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

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

@@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

Brilliant, thank u so much 👍

Without a solid compacted base the sand will wash out and it'll become uneven and lumpy

No sorry am in Kent

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 👍

@@TheCountryCottageGardener I usually use green plastic pellets.

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 😂

@@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!

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

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

@@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?

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.

@@TheCountryCottageGardener thank you

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.

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.

@@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.

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

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

@@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)

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

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

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

@@steeleyg225 good luck with your project 👍

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

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

@@user-gr8em8kc3b water will drain though sand very easy

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

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?

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

@@TheCountryCottageGardener that's a good question 🤣🤣

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

We used a tonne bag

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

@@smashingturnips5353 two bags

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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 😊 👍

@@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! 💩💩😝😝👍

@@claireangier3322 🤣🤣 you and me both

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

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

Hardcore

Correct

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

U need to dig out 4in for arti grass

Hardcore

Hardcore

Your not wrong 👍

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

So very true.

😅 lol, thanks for watching 👍

@@TheCountryCottageGardener 🥰😂😂😂

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

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

It's sub-base