Video - Dog-Friendly Backyard Makeover You Have to See!

 

Doug tackles a backyard remodel for a couple with a small dog, resolving drainage solutions and privacy concerns. By incorporating artificial turf grass and strategic landscaping, the space is made more functional and visually appealing. This project shows how effective landscape design can improve a yard. Doug also shows the step by step installation of an artificial turf, perfect for small dogs. Looking for more patio ideas? Check out these books; https://amzn.to/3ixeAhM https://amzn.to/3DepGjk Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design For more information about my San Diego based landscape design services, please contact me at Kalal5@sbcglobal.net

Video - How to install artificial turf

 

Are you tired of that old weed infested lawn? Between all the water and maintenance, an artificial turf lawn will pay for itself in about 5 years. Here's how to install an artificial turf lawn. The turf seen in this video is Turf Pro 84.

HERE ARE THE STEPS 1) Remove the old turf 2) Excavated to 4" below final grade 3) Lay 2" of sub base like class 2 road base and compact it 4) Lay 1/2" of base like leveling sand and broom it flat 5) Roll out the artificial turf 6) Do a rough cut of the perimeter, make sure to leave an excess of 4 to 5 inches. 7) Start at one corner and using nails and a turf grabber, begin securing the turf. Install 5 inch nails every 8 - 12 inches on the perimeter (4 - 6 inches on the seam). Continue using the turf grabber as you nail to remove wrinkles in the turf. 8) When you reach the opposite side, do your final cut, stretch with the turf grabber and nail. 9) Hand toss the infill (use a pet odor infill if you have a dog). 1 - 2 pounds per square foot of turf. 10) Use a Power Broom (a cool toy) to drive the infill into the turf. Note, this will also scatter some of the infill everywhere so keep small children and pets inside. Wear a mask when working with this material. 11) Use a power blower to blow the dust off the turf and drive the infill deep into the turf. 12) Hose down the turf to settle the dust and wash infill deep into the turf. 13) Sweep up any excess infill that is laying around. 14) RELEASE THE DOGS (AND KIDS)!!

Video - How to install artificial turf

Are you tired of that old weed infested lawn? Between all the water and maintenance, an artificial turf lawn will pay for itself in about 5 years. Here's how to install an artificial turf lawn. The turf seen in this video is Turf Pro 84 . See the link in the description for info on this product. The steps are also listed in the description.

Video by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design

Video - Artificial turf uses for your landscape

Photo - Putting Green with Rock Wall

This small back yard was expanded with a rock wall built from Baja Cresta boulders.  The space was then enhanced with a 3 hole putting green. Photo by Doug Kalal, Great Gardens Landscape Design