Trulawn have installed artificial grass at thousands of properties over the years and run training courses for landscapers wanting to brush up on their technique or to learn a few new skills. One of things you might want to think about if you’re installing artificial grass are your access points.

A clear path in front of you

The last thing you want when you’re trying to transport building materials is to trip over a stray football or find that a garden gate is locked. That’s why it’s always important to make sure the access points into your garden are open and clear before attempting to install artificial grass. This is especially important if someone else is installing on your behalf, and you will be away, as they will need a way to get in.

Forward thinking

It might be that you have a back gate, or a clear path in mind to move your materials. Consider that you will be moving rolls of fake grass and timber. Is the space wide enough to carry materials? Is there room to maneuver? It may be completely clear, but you’ve also got to be able to walk through it carrying and transporting materials.

The manpower

If you have a back gate, make sure you’ll be able to lift or carry your rolls of grass and your materials through to the area. If it’s particularly long and narrow pathway you might need some help transporting your grass through so make sure you have a few extra hands if you need them. Rolls of grass and bags of aggregate can be deceptively heavy – you don’t want to be caught moving a load when you can’t get through!

Coverings

If the route of access runs through the house it might be a good idea to put down some sort of sheet or covering. You never know what the weather might be like and installation will inevitably involve the use of wheelbarrow, therefore try and limit the amount of mess indoors by protecting the area of travel.

Take pictures

It’s always a good idea to take pictures of the access areas and routes for planning the operation of installing grass as well as have a record of the surrounding areas that might be a little worse for wear.