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The Great Grass Giveaway

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The Great Grass Giveaway

Have you been longing for a freshly cut lawn that requires minimal maintenance and looks perfect all year round? In celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations we are giving away up to 90m2 of Namgrass artificial grass plus installation. Your perfect lawn is only a few clicks away.

Head over to our Facebook page to enter. Terms and Conditions apply.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We recognise this isn’t the most exciting bit to read! But this is the most important therefore please read these carefully.

1) You can only enter the competition once.

2) No purchase is necessary to enter the competition.

3) The promoter of the competition is Namgrass UK, Redcliffe, Bashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5RY.

4) The prize is only available to United Kingdom residents over the age of 18, with a permanent UK address. It is not open to the Namgrass UK agencies, its group companies or anyone else connected with the competition including employees.

5) To enter the competition you must write in the comment box on the competition post on the Namgrass.com Facebook page as asked in the post. Posts that do not comply with that may be removed and will not be valid for entry.

6) One entry will be selected at random from the entries. The decision of the judge is final and the we will not enter into correspondence relating to the decision.

7) The start date and time of the competition is 7th June. The closing date and time of is 31st August at 23:59pm. Entries received after the closing date will not be processed. The draw will take place on 8th September.

8) The Winner will be notified via Namgrass Facebook page and given details of how to claim their prize. If the winner does not respond within 24 hours then the winner’s prize will be forfeited and we will be entitled to select another winner (and that winner will have to respond to the message sent to them by 24 hours also).

9) We may ask the winner to provide proof of age, country of residence and/or proof of property ownership.

10) Entries on behalf of another person will not be accepted.

11) Namgrass UK shall not be liable for any failure to comply with its obligations where the failure is caused by something outside its reasonable control. Such circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, weather conditions, fire, flood, hurricane, strike, industrial dispute, war, hostilities, political unrest, riots, civil commotion, inevitable accidents, unforeseen legislation or any other events beyond its control.

12) No responsibility is taken for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered or entered for any technical or other reason. Proof of delivery of the entry is not proof of receipt.

13) We reserve the right to modify the competition at any time without prior notice.

14) The name of the winner will be available upon request for 4 weeks after the winner has been notified by emailing
[email protected]. The winner agrees to have their name and town/county of residence disclosed for this purpose.

15) The winner is happy to provide a customer testimonial written and verbal which includes their name, town/city.

16) The winner is happy for the installation to be filmed from start to finish. Any footage taken – video and photography are the property of Namgrass UK which may be used for promotional purposes.

 

About the installation

17) The installation is subject to a site survey and the installation site must be approved by Namgrass UK and the Installer before commencing any work.

18) Namgrass UK will select the Namgrass suitable for the install based on the site survey and consultation.

19) Installation is based on the Installers availability and the installation date will be agreed between the winner and the Installer. We will only use Namgrass Approved Installers.

20) If the site is more than 90m2 the winner must pay additional for the Namgrass and materials.

21) Entry to the competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.

If you have any questions then please email us with your query.

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EcoGrid: an innovation in sub-base design

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New Product: Ecogrid

Namgrass have partnered with EcoGrid to provide our customers with an environmentally friendly innovation in sub-base design.

There are many benefits of using Ecogrid as a sub-base for your Namgrass:

  1. Made from 100% recycled plastic ecogrid and artificial grass delivers free water draining fast and efficient to install backed by a 20-year Guarantee incredible load-bearing capability to ensure a perfect finish to your lawn, planning your sub-base is essential. Whilst we would normally recommend using a fine aggregate such as 0-5mm dust there is another option that’s environmentally safe, faster and easier to install as well as delivering improved drainage.
  2. Cost savings on excavation and preparation
  3. This revolutionary new product can help speed up the process of installing your artificial grass and can even help eliminate expensive excavation costs. For use in home installs you will need to remove as little as 40mm. This means less waste to landfill quicker preparation less hard-core required can be installed no matter what the weather is doing.

How EcoGrid works with Namgrass

Once you have excavated the area, the grid can be laid directly on to a screed level. The grid is then filled with sharp angular stone range from 5mm-10mm. Once complete, Shock Pad can be placed on the grids prior to the turf to give a graded critical fall height.

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Eco grid piece

Shaping up

EcoGrid is easy to cut to any shape or angle with a standard angle grinder. The EcoGrid system   then uses a flexible clip and fix system giving a 20mm edge restraint, which is ideal for fitting artificial grass. For full instructions please read the Installation Manual. For more information on the EcoGrid system visit their website ecogrid.co.uk or contact them direct on 0151 639 4281 or [email protected].

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How to remove creases from artificial grass

How to remove lines and creases from artificial grass

If you’ve unrolled your new artificial grass and discovered unsightly creases, dark patches or lines, you’re in the right place. Luckily, they’re all very easy to fix. Read on to discover how.

There are a couple of reasons why lines and creases occur in artificial grass.

The first is during the manufacturing process, where the grass is measured and cut. At this stage, a mechanical measuring wheel is passed over the top of the grass to ensure alignment of the rolls. This can sometimes ruffle the fibres of the grass, and cause lines. Then, as the grass is prepared for shipping, it’s wrapped tightly round a cardboard tube, before being secured. A small amount of additional pressure can cause dark patches or lines, so when the grass is then opened at its destination, the grass looks very flat and ‘lifeless’. The backing material will also contribute to any creasing, as once cool, it will mould itself to any shape underneath it.

The second is after installation, when a hot day can cause the backing to expand and contract, causing wrinkles.

What do I do?

Before installation:

First things first – there’s no need to panic. It is perfectly normal for creases and lines to appear, and they are easily remedied.

  1. Roll out your grass fully and leave it for at least an hour to warm through. Ideally it would be a warm day, as it will help soften the backing, and reduce the severity of the crease or line.
  2. If your grass is still creased, brush the grass on and around the affected area. If the creasing has occurred near the edge, pull on the edges to stretch it out. Leave it for another 10-15 minutes to settle.
  3. Then, flip the area over, and pull the area out again. Once you flip the area back over the creases and lines should be gone. Your grass is now ready to install.

An example:

Here you can see a particularly extreme case of creasing – created on purpose to show how easy it is to get rid of it. Also worth noting is how flat and lifeless the grass looks, and because it wasn’t particularly warm on the day that these photos were taken, the grass would not sit flat because of the stiff latex backing. It’s easy to see why someone might panic at this stage, and render the grass useless even before installation, but if you follow these steps, you can get rid of the creases with minimal effort.

In the image below, you can see how effective this approach is at removing even the heaviest creases. Simply allowing the latex backing to warm in the sun, and pulling it tight again, leaves your artificial lawn looking beautiful and ready to install.

After installation

Sometimes wrinkles can appear after installation. This is usually when it’s been particularly hot, causing the backing to become supple again, potentially stretching and then cooling again and leaving wrinkles. This is prevented with a proper installation, but if you do find these wrinkles occurring, contact a professional installer and they will be able to advise on a refit.

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A Refresh for Green Oasis

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A Refresh for Green Oasis

Green Oasis is known for its multi-toned fibres and density which makes it feel like the real thing. But don’t be fooled by the ultra-soft fibres – Green Oasis is still hard-wearing and perfect for any garden or any space where there’s going to be a lot of feet (or paws) on. Following customer feedback, we have now refreshed the product. It still has a single stitch construction, and utilises a multi-toned fibre as before, but it has been improved to minimise ‘shine’ yet retain its nice soft feel. Green Oasis is available to order now. 
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10 Step Guide to Creating A Garden Putting Green

Namgrass Artificial Grass Golf Surface

10 Step Guide to Creating A Garden Putting Green

Whether you’re a pro in training, or just like to hit the golf club on the weekend, I’m sure you’ve dreamt of having a putting green right outside your house. By following our step-by-step guide, that dream can become reality. Artificial turf will give you year round perfect putting; and all in your back garden – bliss! Before you get started, take a look at our video on how to install artificial turf. This will give you an overall idea of the process before you get going on our step-by-step guide to creating a unique putting green.

TOOLS NEEDED

  • Sod Cutter
  • Compacter
  • Round tip and flat shovels
  • Large rake
  • Hard bristle broom
  • Wheelbarrow
  • Concrete trowel
  • Utility knife
  • Spray paint

LAWN LAYOUT AND GROUND PREPARATION

Step 1 – Choosing the design

  • First of all, you need to map out your putting green.
  • Take some rope and lay it down roughly to create the design.
  • When you have the size and shape mapped out, have a little practice to see if it works for you.
  • Use spray paint to mark the entire outside perimeter of the shape. This will be used as the perimeter for your basing and edging.

Step 2 – Preparing the ground

  • Now you have your shape laid out, it’s time to remove the existing turf.
  • Hiring a sod cutter will make this a lot easier, and will allow for a more even surface than a shovel.
  • Once the old grass is gone, we recommend compacting the damp soil using a plate compactor to ensure a solid foundation for the crushed stone base.

Step 3 – Edging

  • Add an edging as a border along the entire outside perimeter of your putting green.
  • This will stop the base material from going outside of the area desired.
  • Our artificial grass comes in varying pile heights. Your edging needs to account for this.

BASE INSTALLATION

Step 4 – Add your base

  • Now you have edged your design, it’s time to lay the base material (for example, ‘Grano dust’).
  • Take your design and measurements to your local building suppliers and they will help you with this.
  • Make sure to distribute the material evenly. Use a large rake spread out the base so that it even and flat.
  • Now compact.
  • Follow this process until you have a layer between 40-60mm deep, with a 20mm between the base and the edging.
  • Lay out the weed membrane across the base and cut it to fit around your edging.

Step 5 – Install the cups

  • Arrange the cups on the base.
  • Mark the place where the cup will be by pressing it into the surface.
  • Using a small hand shovel, dig a hole that is at least 2 inch larger around than the cup than and deep enough to fit the cup (leave 1 inch of the cup exposed).
  • Add fast drying concrete mix powder around the cup and add water until the mix is saturated.
  • Run the compactor over the cup. This will make it level with the top of the base.

TURF INSTALLATION

Before installing your turf, unroll it and lay it out flat on top of the base to let it relax from being rolled up. It is likely that you will need to join pieces together to achieve your design.

Step 6 – Cutting

  • Lay out your grass, in the shape of your design (with any curves carefully marked out).
  • Identify the third and fourth rows of stitching.
  • Using a sharp utility knife, cut along the latex layer in between the rows.
  • Repeat this along the edge of the joining length.

Step 7 – Joining the lengths

It is essential that you get this bit right to achieve a perfect putting green. Check out our easy to follow video to help you:

  • Align the cut lengths of grass and fold back the edges.
  • Lay the joining tape out flat between the two lengths.
  • Use a glue gun to apply the adhesive along the edge of the tape.
  • Gently fold the lengths over so they stick securely.
  • Press the sides down by walking along the entire length.

Step 8 – Add the infill

  • To help settle the grass and improve drainage, we recommend you fill it with a layer of kiln-dried sand.
  • We recommend around 5 kilos per square metre.
  • After spreading the sand, brush the grass with a stiff broom to lift up the fibres,

 Step 9 – Cut the holes

  • Locate the cup hole under the turf.
  • Using a utility knife (with another new blade!), carefully cut the holes out of the turf.
  • Trim any loose fibres carefully with scissors.

Step 10 – Enjoy

Phew! Now your personal putting green is ready for action. Enjoy a few test shots (if you have any energy left!). Want all the benefits without the hard work? We can do it for you! Contact one of our installers and we’ll be happy to assist you from design to fitting.