The bigger the heap, the hotter it gets and the faster the leaves and roots decompose. Conversely, the smaller the heap, the longer it takes to break down into compost. Your turf will be delivered neatly stacked on a pallet. To extend its shelf life by a couple of hours - restack the turf into smaller piles with 10 rolls or less in each one. So, find some space — preferably in a shady spot — and re-stack your pallet of turf into small heaps of 10 rolls or less.
Leave as much room as you can for air to circulate between stacks and be sure to lay the turf properly within a day of it being delivered. Going back to the compost analogy, if you leave your pallet of turf in the sun to cook — it will cook — and quicker than you think.
Many of us are drawn to artificial turf because we care about the environment. We want to save water. We want to save time. However, if your priority is caring for the environment, artificial turf is not going to be the best option. In fact, while manufacturers promise recyclability, it is likely to end up in a landfill. Instead of increasing the life of your soil, it compacts soil and creates an inhabitable environment for the living organisms in your soil, rendering it unable to grow plant materials until that soil has been brought back to life.
Artificial turf does neither. Plants have pores on their leaves that take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen air we breathe and water molecules. These water molecules almost immediately evaporate, cooling the environment. The more plants you have, the cooler the environment. See, it really comes down to why we grow plants in the urban environment.
Plant materials provide so much more than just aesthetic value. They help improve water and air quality, reduce temperatures, reduce storm water runoff, and provide habitats for animals, insects, bees, and birds. With our increasingly built urban environment, less and less of our land is porous, allowing rainwater and, sadly, irrigation runoff to infiltrate into our soil, which acts as a natural filter. This means our landscapes need to act more like sponges, allowing water to move slowly over the soil and spread its benefits.
Contouring the landscape helps water sink into the soil, and adding plant materials and mulch increases the absorbency of our soil. Artificial turf is an investment in fancy outdoor carpeting, but it is not an investment in a lively, beneficial landscape that keeps our cities cool, provides a natural habitat for wildlife, and gives back to the environment that sustains us.
A functional amount of artificial turf might still work for you, depending on your goals for your landscape. To know for sure, consider designing with Xeriscape, a creative approach to landscape design with water in mind. Landscape Wisely.
You Will Need to Clean It Just like any other rug, it will collect bits and pieces of pet and bird droppings and liquids from humans saliva, blood, or sweat. It Will Need to be Replaced Eventually, you will need to replace the artificial turf. Subscribe to our newsletter Signup today for monthly updates. First Name. Water your lawn within 30 minutes of laying it with at least 25mm of water; then make sure it stays well hydrated by watering daily or twice each day if it's hot, until it is firmly rooted.
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Find out more: Bullseye Instant Lawn System. Find the latest gossip straight off the Green Life Turf farm! Or subscribe below and never miss your Grass Guru fix! So the question is, for how long can turf rolls be kept fresh? Our turf is cut the day before or the day of delivery to ensure it arrives in peak condition. This will give the turf a helping hand to establish quickly and ultimately form a perfect lawn.
If the weather is particularly hot and dry the turf rolls should be unrolled and watered frequently to prevent them from drying out.
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