Key takeaways
- A compacted crushed-stone base is the foundation
- Slope and drainage keep water moving
- Weed barrier and edging keep the surface flat and clean
- A thin or loose base causes dips and puddles
What you cannot see decides how the turf looks and drains in five years.
The sub-grade
The soil is graded and compacted so it will not settle. Roots, rocks and soft spots come out.
The base
Crushed stone is spread, sloped and compacted in layers. It drains water and keeps the surface flat.
Weed barrier and edging
A fabric layer can keep weeds from pushing up, and firm edging holds the turf in place at the borders.
The turf and infill
The turf goes on last, seamed and fastened, and infill is brushed in to hold the blades up.
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