today a gr we'll be showing you how to install your recycled artificial grass on a budget here are a few things you will need our first step is to remove the existing landscape such as tree stumps weeds and grass then dispose of any excess ground cover from your installation area once your area is free of all ground cover remove and cap existing sprinkler heads the next step is to add a sub base material such as decomposed granite or if you're on a strict budget level the existing landscape as is upon completion of grading your turf area lay and secure a weed barrier with five inch nails along loose edges once you have your weed barrier installed it's time to prep and cut your recycled artificial grass when measuring your yard make sure to take precise measurements cut Terk with excess length to ensure proper fitment if you have any unwanted lines or markings cut them out from the back side of the turf with a box cutter now that your turf is ready position it to the proper area of your yard begin laying the turf from one side of the yard towards the other keep in mind that all turf sections must be oriented in the same direction you should text ibly anchor the turf in place with a few nails once the turf is laid out properly it's time to secure and trim the artificial grass along the edges and seams you can do this by nailing a five-inch nail every six inches along edges and seams when connecting two separate sections of turf be sure to line up gaps evenly and to mimic the distance between each stitch row on the backside of the turf if you have any existing tears or holes they can easily be repaired by securing a loose turf with a few nails at this point your entire artificial grass system is secured and nailed down the next step is to remove any leftover sport markings by painting or cutting them out when you have completed the previous steps begin spreading your infill of choice make sure to spread the infill evenly across the entire area we recommend adding two pounds of infill per square foot after your infill is disbursed move the infill into the turf with a push broom this will help way down the artificial grass and keep the blade standing tall over time now that your yard is complete enjoy your low-cost low maintenance zero water recycled artificial grass landscape you