Installation guide
Poolside Turf in Progress
A strip of lawn curves between the pool coping and a shaded planting bed. The crew is already working on the surface in this clip. If you’re planning a yard like this one, three decisions come earlier.
What will support the turf?
A smooth lawn starts with the ground underneath. Ask how the crew will prepare the ground and compact the base, especially where the turf meets a hard edge like a pool deck.
Where will rainwater go?
Show your installer where water collects after a storm. Planning a route for that water before the turf goes down helps prevent puddles in the finished yard.
How will you use the space?
A place to set out chairs, a play area for children and a yard shared with dogs each ask something different of the grass. Tell the crew which activities matter most so you can compare turf samples with those uses in mind.