LIKE REAL GRASS (ONLY BETTER) Life s too short to be mowing,watering and weeding the lawn. Spend more time doing what matters.

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2 LIKE REAL GRASS (ONLY BETTER) Life s too short to be mowing,watering and weeding the lawn. Spend more time doing what matters. No more mowing, digging or hassle A perfect-looking lawn every day of the year Looks and feels like real grass Kids can play without creating a mud bath Made for pets and easy to clean Great if you re allergic to grass pollen Garden is always perfect for entertaining or relaxing

3 OUR PRODUCTS There s an artificial grass for everyone Whether you want artificial grass for kids, pets, sport or for creating the perfect garden for all of the above, we make a range of grasses for the way you want to live. VISION Lighter shade of green Hard-wearing for high traffic areas Great value for money Rich 30mm pile height MEADOW Ultra soft feel Lush 32mm fibres Curly dense thatch for a natural appearance ECLIPSE Dual profiled straight fibres Soft natural bounce under foot Neat 25mm pile height Variety of soft curving fibres for an ultra natural look ELISE Impeccably smart appearance A dense thatched zone 27mm pile height As close to real grass as it gets AURA AVAILABLE IN STORE 16mm pile height Great value Hard-wearing yet soft to touch Multi toned fibres for a natural look

4 HOW TO ORDER YOUR ARTIFICIAL GRASS LAWN It couldn t be easier to order your new artificial grass. STEP 1: MEASURE YOUR TURF AREA Artificial grass comes in either 2 or 4 metre rolls and you will need to allow for the widest area of your lawn and trim to fit. These can be cut to any length up to 25m in increments of 10cm. If the area is wider than 4 metres, don t worry you can always join two pieces together. TOTAL LENGTH TOTAL WIDTH STEP 2: MAKE YOUR SELECTION Select your favourite grass from the available range, choosing the most appropriate look and feel for your garden. STEP 3: PLACE YOUR ORDER IN-STORE Take your measurements to the Service Counter and a Store Colleague will process your order. ONLINE Enter your details online to process your order: STEP 4: DELIVERY & INSTALLATION You will be contacted the following day to arrange your FREE Home Delivery and to discuss your Installation options. WARRANTY DETAILS All artificial grass products are guaranteed for 10 years, subject to our full terms and conditions that are available on our website: 10 YEAR GUARANTEE

5 HOW TO INSTALL Remove existing grass a turf cutter makes much easier work of this. 2. Edge the area where required. Any type of edging can be used i.e. timber battens, metal or brick edging depending on the preferred finish. 3. The depth of the base really depends on the existing ground conditions, but under normal circumstances we would recommend a 50mm layer of granular sub base material. Ensure this is granular sub base type one. This should be finely levelled and compacted. 5. The grass is then roughly positioned and rolled out over the area, making sure all sides overlap the edges. 6. Allow the grass to settle and acclimatise for a couple of hours. 7. Once the grass has settled and acclimatised, cut the edges in against the edging system using a trimming knife, making sure the grass then sits down into the recess between the edging and the base. 8. Once the area is completely cut in all the way round brush up the pile to stimulate it with a broom i.e. pull the pile back on itself. 9. We recommend infilling all artificial grass products with an even layer of kiln dried sand this adds stability and weight to the product, thus making for a much nicer completed project. PLEASE NOTE 4. Landscape fabric should then be installed over the entire area and pinned into position. These instructions are a guideline only, ground conditions and soil types do vary which in turn can alter the way in which artificial grass should be installed. There are videos available on YouTube to help show how this is done if you would like further advice, please feel free to call us on:

6 HOW TO JOIN ONLINE VIDEO GUIDE Watch Sarah Beeny s full video guide on the Wickes website to see how it s done. 1. Roughly line up the pieces to be joined, making sure the pile direction of each piece is facing the same way. 2. Fold back both edges of the grass. On the back of the grass count in 4 stitch lines and using a sharp trimming knife, cut in between the third and fourth stitch line making sure you are only cutting the latex backing, and not the grass fibres. 3. Remove the excess, and fold the grass back over to enable the joint to be checked manoeuvre the two pieces until they are square with one another and with a little manipulation the joint disappears. 4. Once satisfied, fold the edges back again and roll out the joining tape between the two pieces shiny/green side down. 5. Apply the adhesive to the tape, ensuring an even spread. 6. Carefully fold the grass back onto the tape/adhesive making sure everything remains aligned and no fibres get caught in the adhesive. 7. Compress the joint by walking along it and then manipulate the grass. 8. Is the joint still visible? YES manoeuvre the grass as required the smallest movements make a big difference, so take your time. 9. Once satisfied complete the cutting in and allow the adhesive to set (2 3 hours if 10 degrees+). TOP TIP: It is recommended to install the grass with the pile pointing toward your property/main viewing point, this will enhance the overall look of the lawn.

7 GETTING THE JOB DONE RIGHT If you are planning to install the turf yourself there are a few things that you will need. EDGING Edge the area where required. Any type of edging can be used depending on the preferred finish. We suggest Wickes bamboo edging roll. SAND To finish your grass off we recommend you infill the grass with kiln dried sand, we recommend 4-5 kg per sqm. OTHER REQUIREMENTS YOUR BASE The depth of the base really depends on the existing ground conditions, but under normal circumstances we would recommend a 50mm layer of granular sub base material or similar, ensure this is granular sub base type one. This should be finely levelled and compacted. 1 tonne will normally be fine for 20m 2. LANDSCAPE FABRIC Keep pesky weeds at bay This heavy-duty membrane goes underneath your artificial grass, stopping any nasty weeds poking through, you can secure this with some galvanised nails. JOINING TAPE Bringing it all together If your area is wider than 4m you will need some Joining Tape to provide a strong link for joining the two pieces of artificial grass together. LAWN FIX ADHESIVE The strong silent type This strong outdoor adhesive will ensure your artificial grass stays put without a fuss. It can be used on a variety of surfaces and works brilliantly on Joining Tape. GRASS CLEANER Keep it fresh Every now and then it s a good idea to give your grass a quick clean to get rid of any odours, especially if you re a pet owner. TOOLS OF THE TRADE DIGGING SPADE LANDSCAPE FABRIC WHEELBARROW SPIRIT LEVEL BROOM BUILDERS RAKE TRIMMING KNIFE TAPE MEASURE FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SPEAK TO A STORE COLLEAGUE

8 YOUR CHECKLIST To help with your order VISION MEADOW ECLIPSE ELISE AURA HOW MUCH GRASS DO YOU NEED? Width Length m m m m m m m m OTHER PRODUCTS Kiln dried sand Edging Adhesive Granular sub base type one Landscape m 2 fabric Joining strips m TOOLS Digging spade Wheelbarrow Spirit level Broom Tape measure Builders rake Builders trowel Trimming knife Hammer WARRANTY DETAILS All artificial grass products are guaranteed for 10 years, subject to our full terms and conditions that are available on our website: 10 YEAR GUARANTEE Wickes Building Supplies Limited,Vision House, Colonial Way, Watford, WD24 4JL. All trade marks, logos and other branding are the property of Wickes Building Supplies Limited. All rights reserved. Certain product images and/or descriptions are Copyright Wickes Building Supplies Limited All rights reserved