Dorset Lawns

About

Dorset Lawns provide artificial grass installations for residential and commercial clients. We are an approved installer and official supplier of Royal Grass for Dorset and the surrounding areas.

With 20 years experience of fitting artificial grass we are passionate about lawns. As an approved installer of Royal Grass, you have the peace of mind that your lawn will be professionally installed to the highest standard. We also provide a 15 year warranty.

Product
We only supply Royal Grass, which is the most realistic and luxury artificial turf you can buy. The Royal Grass product range includes several options. Our friendly team will be delighted to offer our expert advice on which artificial grass product is best for you.

15 Year Warranty
All of our products are manufactured within the UK and EU, enabling us to provide all of our customers with a written guarantee on the lawns that we install. All products are UV stabilised and are offered with a minimum 15 year guarantee against fading from sun exposure. Royal Grass provides a warranty of 15 years on all defects that can be attributed to the manufacturing of the product.

Specialist Tools
We use the following tools during groundwork preparation – Turf cutter (if removing an existing lawn), wheelbarrow, weed killer and weed suppressing membrane, aggregate for sub base, vibrating plate (to compact ground), hand tools and spirit level. We use the following additional tools during artificial turf installation – Utility knife, ground pins, seaming tape, glue, silica sand and finally a power brush. This is used to brush in the sand and brush up the plastic fibres of the artificial lawn. Some projects will also require landscape foam to stabilise the ground (such as on a slope) or a shock pad to provide a critical fall height (such as under playground equipment).

Groundwork
Artificial grass requires a different sub base and ground preparation than natural grass. The artificial turf must be laid on flat and stable ground with good drainage. A strong foundation is important to enjoy your garden for many years.

Roll out and cut edges
For the best visual results, the artificial turf should be laid in the correct orientation. When cutting the grass carpet, the edges of the lawn should be touching the border as gaps are unattractive. Ground pins can be used to secure the grass tight around the edges.

Seaming
Rolls of artificial turf are supplied in 2 metre or 4 metre widths. If your garden is wider than this, two pieces are joined together using seaming tape and glue. This procedure requires skill and experience to ensure the seam is invisible after installation.

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