Be Prepared
Decide where you wish to install the drivable grass. View our gallery for design ideas.
Determine the number of mats required to complete the project (mats are produced in 2' x 2' sections).
Refer to Table 1 to determine base layer and how deep to dig. Your local landscape store can assist in determining the proper materials to use as a base. Figure 2 is a cross section of a standard installation. |
Prepare The Area
Mark the area
(use a string line, powdered chalk, or flexible hose).
Clear the area
(remove grass, sod, or organic materials).
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Dig It!
Dig to the suggested depth determined in Step 1 using Table 1.
If no base layer is required then proceed to Step 4. Otherwise, backfill with necessary base to within 4.5 inches of the surface with a well compacted and leveled granular base material.
This is the time in which to install any irrigation or lighting system. |
Table 1 - Base Thickness Requirements |
| Condition: Soil Saturated |
Soil Type |
Light Duty Areas: Residential Driveways, Patios, Golf Cart Paths |
Medium Duty Areas: Motor Homes, Delivery Vehicles |
| Ground is stable. Can drive car on it. Do get some minor rutting in the sod portion (upper 2-3 inches) of the grass. |
Sand, Gravel
Silty Sand |
Silty Gravel |
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Base Optional
Total Excavation: 4.5 - 6.5 in |
Base Optional
Total Excavation: 4.5 - 6.5 in |
| Ground ruts a little when car drives on it. Can get stuck when driving heavy vehicles (motor home, delivery vehicle). |
Silty Sand
Sandy Silt |
Silty Clay
Clayey Silt |
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Base: 2 - 4 in
Total Excavation: 6.5 - 8.5 in |
Base: 2 - 6 in
Total Excavation: 6.5 - 10.5 in |
| Ground ruts badly. Car gets stuck, wouldn't think of driving a heavy vehicle on it. |
Clay
Silt |
Silty Clay
Clayey Silt |
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Base: 4 - 6 in
Total Excavation: 8.5 - 12.5 in |
Base: 6 - 10 in
Total Excavation: 10.5 - 14.5 in |
Continue To Steps 4 through 6
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