LIKE REAL GRASS (ONLY BETTER)

Life’s too short to be mowing,watering and weeding the lawn. Spend more time doing what matters.

• No more mowing, digging or hassle

• A perfect-looking lawn every day of the year

• Looks and feels like real grass

• Kids can play without creating a mud bath

• Made for pets and easy to clean

• Great if you’re allergic to grass pollen

•  Garden is always perfect for entertaining or relaxing

OUR PRODUCTS There’s an artificial grass for everyone

Whether you want artificial grass for kids, pets, sport or for creating the perfect garden for all of the above, we make a range of grasses for the way you want to live.

VISION

• Lighter shade of green • Hard-wearing for high traffic areas• Great value for money • Rich 30mm pile height

MEADOW

• Ultra soft feel• Lush 32mm fibres• Curly dense thatch for a natural appearance

ECLIPSE

• Dual profiled straight fibres• Soft natural bounce under foot• Neat 25mm pile height• Variety of soft curving fibres for an ultra natural look

ELISE

• Impeccably smart appearance• A dense thatched zone• 27mm pile height• As close to real grass as it gets

AURA

AVAILABLE IN STORE

• 16mm pile height • Great value• Hard-wearing yet soft to touch• Multi toned fibres for a natural look

HOW TO ORDER YOUR ARTIFICIAL GRASS LAWN

It couldn’t be easier to order your new artificial grass.

STEP 1: MEASURE YOUR TURF AREAArtificial grass comes in either 2 or 4 metre rolls and you will need to allow for the widest area of your lawn and trim to fit. These can be cut to any length up to 25m in increments of 10cm.If the area is wider than 4 metres, don’t worry you can always join two pieces together.

STEP 2: MAKE YOUR SELECTIONSelect your favourite grass from the available range, choosing the most appropriate look and feel for your garden.

STEP 3: PLACE YOUR ORDER IN-STORE Take your measurements to the Service Counter and a Store Colleague will process your order.

ONLINE Enter your details online to process your order: www.wickes.co.uk/garden/artificial-grass

STEP 4: DELIVERY & INSTALLATIONYou will be contacted the following day to arrange your FREE Home Delivery and to discuss your Installation options.

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TOTAL LENGTH

WARRANTY DETAILS

All artificial grass products are guaranteed for 10 years, subject to our full terms and conditions that are available on our website:

www.wickes.co.uk/garden/artificial-grass

10 YEAR GUARANTEE

1. Remove existing grass – a turf cutter makes much easier work of this.

2. Edge the area where required. Any type of edging can be used i.e. timber battens, metal or brick edging depending on the preferred finish.

3. The depth of the base really depends on the existing ground conditions, but under normal circumstances we would recommend a 50mm layer of granular sub base material. Ensure this is granular sub base type one. This should be finely levelled and compacted.

4. Landscape fabric should then be installed over the entire area and pinned into position.

HOW TO INSTALL

5. The grass is then roughly positioned and rolled out over the area, making sure all sides overlap the edges.

6. Allow the grass to settle and ‘acclimatise’ for a couple of hours.

7. Once the grass has settled and acclimatised, cut the edges in against the edging system using a trimming knife, making sure the grass then sits down into the recess between the edging and the base.

8. Once the area is completely cut in all the way round – brush up the pile to stimulate it with a broom i.e. pull the pile back on itself.

9. We recommend infilling all artificial grass products with an even layer of kiln dried sand – this adds stability and weight to the product, thus making for a much nicer completed project.

PLEASE NOTE

These instructions are a guideline only, ground conditions and soil types do vary which in turn can alter the way in which artificial grass should be installed. There are videos available on YouTube to help show how this is done – if you would like further advice, please feel free to call us on: 01425 627832.

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HOW TO JOIN

1. Roughly line up the pieces to be joined, making sure the pile direction of each piece is facing the same way.

2. Fold back both edges of the grass. On the back of the grass count in 4 stitch lines and using a sharp trimming knife, cut in between the third and fourth stitch line making sure you are only cutting the latex backing, and not the grass fibres.

3. Remove the excess, and fold the grass back over to enable the joint to be checked – manoeuvre the two pieces until they are square with one another and with a little manipulation the joint disappears.

4. Once satisfied, fold the edges back again and roll out the joining tape between

the two pieces – shiny/green side down.

5. Apply the adhesive to the tape, ensuring an even spread.

6. Carefully fold the grass back onto the tape/adhesive making sure everything remains aligned and no fibres get caught in the adhesive.

7. Compress the joint by walking along it and then manipulate the grass.

8. Is the joint still visible? YES –manoeuvre the grass as required – the smallest movements make a big difference, so take your time.

9. Once satisfied – complete the cutting in and allow the adhesive to set (2 – 3 hours if 10 degrees+).

ONLINE VIDEO GUIDE

Watch Sarah Beeny’s full video guide on the Wickes website to see how it’s done.

TOP TIP:

It is recommended to install the grass with the pile pointing toward your property/main viewing point, this will enhance the overall look of the lawn.

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If you are planning to install the turf yourself there are a few things that you will need.

GETTING THE JOB DONE RIGHT

EDGING Edge the area where required. Any type of edging can be used depending on the preferred finish. We suggest Wickes bamboo edging roll.

SAND To finish your grass off we recommend you infill the grass with kiln dried sand, we recommend 4-5 kg per sqm.

YOUR BASE The depth of the base really depends on the existing ground conditions, but under normal circumstances we would recommend a 50mm layer of granular sub base material or similar, ensure this is granular sub base type one. This should be finely levelled and compacted. 1 tonne will normally be fine for 20m2.

LANDSCAPE FABRIC Keep pesky weeds at bay

This heavy-duty membrane goes underneath your artificial grass, stopping any nasty weeds poking through, you can secure this with some galvanised nails.

JOINING TAPE Bringing it all together

If your area is wider than 4m you will need some Joining Tape to provide a strong link for joining the two pieces of artificial grass together.

LAWN FIX ADHESIVE The strong silent type This strong outdoor adhesive will ensure your artificial grass stays put without a fuss. It can be used on a variety of surfaces and works brilliantly on Joining Tape.

GRASS CLEANER Keep it fresh Every now and then it’s a good idea to give your grass a quick clean to get rid of any odours, especially if you’re a pet owner.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

DIGGING SPADE SPIRIT LEVEL LANDSCAPE FABRIC

BROOM

WHEELBARROW

BUILDERS RAKE TRIMMING KNIFE TAPE MEASURE

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SPEAK TO A STORE COLLEAGUE

YOUR CHECKLIST To help with your order

VISION MEADOW ECLIPSE ELISE AURA

TOOLS

Digging spade

Wheelbarrow

Spirit level

Broom

Tape measure

Builders rake

Builders trowel

Trimming knife

Hammer

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HOW MUCH GRASS DO YOU NEED?

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OTHER PRODUCTS

Kiln dried sand

Edging

Adhesive

Landscape m2 fabric

Joining strips   m

Granular sub base type one

WARRANTY DETAILS

All artificial grass products are guaranteed for 10 years, subject to our full terms and conditions that are available on our website:

www.wickes.co.uk/garden/artificial-grass

10 YEAR GUARANTEE