Artificial Grass in Oklahoma

Buying Grass

• The purchase of artificial grass in Oklahoma depends on what kind of grass you are looking for and what kind of terrain you are looking to cover. Local companies, such a Southwest Greens Grass Solutions of Oklahoma and Duragrass Synthetic Grass Solutions offer several grasses that cater to putting greens and playing fields as well as a limited selection of home lawn solutions. For more grass styles, material and options, national companies, such as Discount Synthetic Grass, SynLawn and the Synthetic Grass Warehouse, offer a wide range of turf from short centipede style grasses to longer St. Augustine, Floritam and Fescue. These grass sections can be ordered by the square foot and installed using do-it-yourself instructions.

Installation

• Although installation steps and requirements vary greatly according to the material, proprietary brand and configuration of grass purchased, as well as the type of job, some steps are included in almost all installations. Grade the coverage area down to a flat plane, keeping the soil flat and slightly compacted, and lay down a layer of fine crush gravel at least 3 inches thick. This layer will allow water to drain through the pores of the synthetic grass patches and prevent unsightly pools from forming on the artificial lawn. Once the gravel is laid, use a plate tamper to tamp down the layer along with the base soil until the covered area is even and cohesive. Spread the carpet of synthetic grass over the coverage area, and fasten it to the surface using the method detailed by the manufacturer.

Maintenance

• Of course a synthetic lawn needs no water or fertilizer to remain green, but, like all products, the synthetic lawn will require occasional maintenance. In the Northwest region of Oklahoma, where it is very dry, occasional hosing down of the artificial lawn will prevent incursion of dust, spores and other wind-blown detritus that can be a base for allergies, mildew or fungus. Homeowners in the southern regions of Oklahoma, which experience heavy thunderstorms in the spring, must check their lawn occasionally to ensure proper drainage is achieved.