Can I install artificial grass myself?

For a small, simple, flat area (a side yard, a dog run, a patio surround), yes, a capable DIYer can do this. For a full lawn with slopes, curves, and multiple seams, most people underestimate what they’re signing up for.

The part everyone underestimates is under the turf: the base. Three to four inches of crushed aggregate, properly graded and compacted, is roughly 60% of what makes an installation good. Improper base work means wrinkles, drainage problems, and a shortened lifespan. Most self-install failures trace to insufficient compaction or poor seams, not the turf itself. Read our DIY guide honestly before renting anything; we sell to DIYers happily and will talk you through base prep for your specific ground.

Keep reading.

• The complete DIY guide
• Base prep: the make-or-break step
• DIY vs. pro, compared honestly