Artificial turf provides a resilient, neat green finish for challenging residential conditions where natural lawn is difficult to establish.
Heavy Shade Zones
High-Traffic Areas
Narrow Side Passages
Saves areas beneath dense tree canopies or high fences where natural grass struggles to receive adequate sunlight.
Stands up to active family play and outdoor entertaining without turning into mud patches or wear tracks.
Transforms tight side paths and courtyards into tidy green spaces that require no bulky lawn mower access.
Our Installation Process
Site Assessment & Excavation
We inspect subsoil conditions and excavate existing turf and soil to a controlled depth for a stable foundation.
Crushed Rock Sub-Base
A compacted aggregate base is installed to provide structural stability, level ground profile, and effective water permeability.
Precision Laying & Joining
Turf rolls are aligned to grain direction, neatly trimmed to garden contours, and bonded with outdoor seam tape.
Edging & Sand Infill
Perimeters are secured against timber or concrete edging before silica sand infill is power-brushed into the blades.
Choosing the Right Surface
Selecting synthetic turf requires balancing pile height, blade texture, and realistic site expectations for Melbourne homes.
Appearance & Pile Height
Drainage & Maintenance
Sun Exposure & Heat
Choose from dense 30mm to 40mm pile options featuring natural tan thatch yarns for an authentic Australian lawn appearance.
Perforated backing allows rainwater to flow into the base. Periodic sweeping and debris removal maintain upright blade structure.
Synthetic turf warms under direct summer sunlight. We advise selecting appropriate yarn structures for sunlit backyards.
Artificial Turf FAQs
Can turf be installed over concrete?
How does surface drainage work?
Synthetic turf can be laid over hard existing surfaces like concrete or paving provided there is adequate drainage fall and a padded shock base is installed.
The carpet backing features punched drainage holes, allowing rainwater to pass into the crushed rock sub-base without pooling on the lawn surface.
What cleaning and care is needed?
Artificial vs natural grass?
Routine care includes brushing leaves off the pile, rinsing pet spots with water, and periodically topping up silica sand in heavy foot-traffic areas.
Artificial grass delivers year-round green coverage without mowing or watering, while natural turf offers a naturally cooler surface that requires ongoing sun and lawn care.
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Compare synthetic turf with our natural lawn installation and surrounding outdoor paving solutions.
Ready to discuss your lawn project in Mulgrave or surrounding eastern suburbs? Contact Green Garden AUZ with your suburb, approximate yard area in square metres, and your current surface.
