Turf maintenance, the easy way.

Key takeaways

• Weekly: blow off leaves, oak catkins and pine straw.
• Weekly in pet areas: rinse; monthly: enzyme cleaner.
• A few times a year: power-brush high-traffic areas.
• Yearly: check edges, seams and infill levels.

Weekly

Live oaks and pines drop a steady stream of leaves, catkins, pollen and straw. A leaf blower on a low setting clears it in minutes. In pet areas, pick up solids and hose down.

Monthly and seasonally

• Spring: rinse off heavy yellow pine pollen.
• Summer: rinse pet areas more often; use an enzyme cleaner as needed.
• Fall: keep up with leaf drop so debris does not break down on the surface.
• A few times a year: cross-brush high-traffic areas against the grain.

Weeds and edges

Weeds rarely grow through a properly installed turf lawn, but seeds can blow in and sprout in infill at the edges. Pull them by hand or spot-treat. Check perimeter edges and seams once a year, especially along beds and fences.

What not to do

• Do not use a metal rake or stiff wire brush.
• Avoid open flames, fire-pit embers and cigarettes on turf.
• Do not park vehicles or heavy equipment on residential turf.

Common questions

• MaintenanceDo you need to water artificial turf?

  No. Rinsing is only for cleaning, cooling on hot days or flushing pet areas.

• MaintenanceCan you use a leaf blower on turf?