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All You Need To Know About Artificial Grass In Ghana


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Artificial lawns (artificial grass) are gradually becoming the most preferred landscaping methods in Ghana when it comes to achieving a beautiful landscape for any type of building, whether residential, commercial or industrial properties in Ghana.



Synthetic (Artificial grass) turfs offers many environmental and financial benefits for homeowners in Ghana including reduced water consumption, minimal time and energy expended on lawn maintenance, and a lush, green lawn year-round.



If you are planning to have artificial grass (turf) installed in your building, you’ll have the option to either hire a professional company in Accra or to work with a DIY artificial (synthetic turf) grass installation guide.



Choosing to install artificial turf yourself can make having artificial lawns more affordable, but the down-side is that you run the risk of installing the turf improperly and potentially ruining your beautiful landscaping space.



Whenever you are debating within yourself whether to hire a professional artificial grass installation company in Accra or to work with a DIY artificial turf installation guide, you should consider your own landscaping skills, the time and energy you can dedicate to this project and the specific conditions of your yard. Either using a DIY artificial turf installation guide or hiring a professional turf installation company has their benefits, so it’s important to account for the unique factors of your situation when making your decision.



Should I hire a Professional?



Now, as you are considering hiring a professional artificial grass installation company in Accra or planning on installing it yourself, here are three big factors you will need to take into account when making your ;



Yard Size



Depending on the size your available land space in Ghana, you may want to hire a professional company to install your artificial turf. Meanwhile, if what you have is a small area like pet play area, you can do that easily and quickly.


Large areas such as residential yards or playgrounds in Ghana require more grass, which naturally makes it a more time-consuming and labor-intensive undertaking. Larger areas also require more seaming, which can be a difficult process for inexperienced landscapers.


Seaming is the process of linking two or more cuts of turf together. The seams between each cut should be undetectable to achieve a natural-looking lawn. If you’re an amateur landscaper, or just someone trying out to install their artificial grass themselves, the more cuts you have to seam, the more likely you are to make a mistake and end up with an uneven lawn.



Difficult Soil



Another factor to face when you want to consider the DIY artificial turf installation option is to check the properties of the soil. In order to properly install artificial turf, the soil must be excavated at least 3” deep. Soil that is thick, rocky, or heavily rooted in the ground is very difficult to work with and digging it up can be very physically demanding. You may also find irrigation lines, tree roots, and other obstacles that can hinder excavation.


If you find that the soil in your lawn has any of these characteristics, and you don’t feel equipped to handle the manual labor it requires removing, a professional contractor may be your best bet.



Time



Synthetic turf has been dubbed as the “Instant Lawn”, however if you decide to do DIY artificial turf installation, this nickname won’t apply.


On average, professional artificial grass installations take about 1-3 days to install depending on the size of the worksite. For areas between 300-500 square feet, installation can usually be completed within a day. For larger yards of 1000 square feet or more, artificial lawns usually take 3 days to install. While this may not seem like a huge time commitment, this is the time it requires for seasoned professionals working 8-10 hour days to install a full artificial lawn so it totals to roughly 8-30 hours of labor.



If you plan to take the DIY route, you’ll likely need to double that time to account for inexperience. You’ll also need to consider if you’re going to take off work to complete the project or if you’ll complete the install during your free time.


The reality is there are some jobs that are better handled by professionals. If spending your next few weekends with a shovel and some dirt doesn’t sound all that appealing to you, a professional installer can have your “Instant Lawn” ready in a few days’ time. Alternatively, if you have the time, resources and skill to install your own turf, you can save money while getting some serious muscle tone.



What's right for you?



Deciding whether to hire a professional contractor or to work with DIY artificial turf installation guide is a huge factor when it comes to budgeting for your artificial lawn. Both options have their own benefits and drawbacks, so it’s important to be honest with yourself and objectively assess your situation.


We’re more than happy to help you make your decision, so please visit us at Landscapers Ghana on www.landscapersghana.com or give us a call at 0230 630 004 if you have any questions regarding artificial turf installation.