{"id":2394,"date":"2020-08-15T05:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purchasegreen.com\/blog\/preventing-weeds-and-critters\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T15:58:20","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T22:58:20","slug":"preventing-weeds-and-critters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purchasegreen.com\/blog\/preventing-weeds-and-critters","title":{"rendered":"Preventing weeds and critters in your yard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In any yard, there&#8217;s always some chance you&#8217;ll have to deal with weeds or critters, sometimes both! If you&#8217;re worried what that may mean when considering installing artificial grass, we have a few solutions to help keep those invasive flora and fauna as far away as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there is no <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guaranteed <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solution for permanently getting rid of weeds and critters, these are simple enough measures to make a big difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with critters<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there isn&#8217;t a huge gopher or mole problem, then excavating 3-4 inches may deter them from returning. But if this isn&#8217;t predicted to be enough, then there&#8217;s an option to install one or more layers of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.purchasegreen.com\/artificial-grass-accessories\/artificial-grass-weed-barrier-lrg.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weed barrier<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Typically, weed barrier is installed below the base layer and above the existing subgrade, as shown in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purchasegreen.com\/blog\/artificial-turf-installation-graphic\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this graphic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An additional layer can also be laid above the base layer for two layers of deterrence.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If needed, installing gopher wire is also an option. The gopher wire is laid on the existing subgrade and weed barrier can be placed on top.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with weeds<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pre-existing stubborn weeds can be challenging to keep away. These preventative measures can help mitigate their invasion.&nbsp;<\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11102 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purchasegreen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Installationgraphic.png\" alt=\"installationgraphic\" width=\"378\" height=\"212\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like dealing with gophers and moles, an additional layer or layers of weed barrier can be installed above and below the base rock if the weeds are particularly invasive.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying a pre-emergent product before installing the turf can also help prevent weeds from protruding. 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