Using Artificial Grass on Hillsides or Slopes
Sloped gardens can be challenging to maintain and manage. Heavy rainfall and watering can cause the soil to move and slide down, creating a mess for flowers and decorations. You may have considered making a tiered garden or installing a gravel slope, but that doesn’t create the clean, green lush look of a grass landscape.
But don’t worry, there’s an easy, quick solution to creating green, sloped gardens. Artificial grass is a perfect solution to make an inclined surface look green all year round.
Options for sloping
If you’re wondering how to apply artificial grass on a slope, you have two options. The first, more labor-intensive option is to level the field, literally. Depending on the angle of the property, this can be a costly but effective solution to achieving a clean, smooth yard. However, it involves moving a lot of dirt around and disturbing the surrounding soil if done improperly. Additionally, leveling the slope can create space for a regular garden, so it doesn’t make much sense to do all that work to put down artificial grass.
The other option is to leave the slope as it is and cover it with artificial grass. To find out if this is doable, check with your local synthetic grass installer. They will need to survey the landscape to determine if the installation is possible and give you a rough quote of how much such an installation would cost.
Details for installation on a slope
Laying artificial grass down a slope comes with a few challenges. Timber edging is required to create a firm place to pin the artificial grass down, so it doesn’t slide or shift. Additionally, sand or another substrate will be needed to provide adequate water drainage. If artificial grass is placed incorrectly, water can pool on the bottom of the slope.
Otherwise, installing artificial grass on a hillside or a slope is no different than doing so on a flat surface. The grass will need to be filled with sand silica infill and brushed to achieve a natural look. The result will be a pristine landscape that previously could only be achieved in natural gardens with hard work.
Contact an artificial grass layer to get a quote and relevant advice on your particular landscape. The pro will provide information on your yard, which may differ from other landscapes used as a reference. Alternatively, you can still choose to level the area down and lay artificial grass anyway to maintain a gorgeous landscape you don’t have to water, and that remains green all year long.
Overall, artificial grass installation doesn’t differ significantly whether you’re laying it down on a sloped or a leveled field, and the results will generally look the same. The difference will come down to personal preference and the conditions of the slope being covered.
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