Short answer: Every new Turf Green install comes with six months of free maintenance, and the centrepiece is a power broom service that lifts the pile and keeps the lawn looking full through its first season. Artificial grass is low-maintenance, not no-maintenance, so this covers the upkeep a new lawn benefits from while it settles into daily use. At the six month mark you can move onto an annual package to keep it in the same condition for years. It is the difference between a lawn that still looks right in year fifteen and one that looks tired by year three.
Artificial grass asks very little of you, which is a large part of why people across Brisbane and the Redlands choose it. Even so, a small amount of care in the early days keeps a lawn flat, full and draining the way it should for the long run. The six months of free maintenance that comes with a new Turf Green install is there to do exactly that, so here is what it is for and what it involves.
Why does artificial grass need any maintenance at all?
Because it gets used. The spots where people walk most will flatten over time, leaves and debris drop onto it, and the infill that supports the pile can shift with heavy traffic. In autumn, leaves are the most common thing to stay on top of. None of this is hard, and none of it means the lawn is failing. It is simply what keeps a synthetic lawn looking its best, in the same way a quality install laid over a proper base lasts fifteen years while a neglected one looks worn by year three. A little care early is what keeps the blades standing tall.
What is a power broom, and why does it matter?
A power broom is the single most useful thing you can do for an artificial lawn, which is why it anchors the free maintenance. It is a machine with stiff bristles on a rotating drum, and it does two jobs at once. It lifts the pile back up where foot traffic has flattened it, and it works the infill back in evenly between the blades. Over months of use the fibres settle and the infill spreads unevenly, so the lawn starts to look matted in the busy areas. A pass with a power broom reverses that and brings the lawn back to a full, even, upright finish. Done periodically, it also extends the life of the lawn and reduces how often infill needs topping up.
What does the six months of free maintenance cover?
The power broom service is the core of it, along with the general attention a new lawn benefits from as it beds in. That includes keeping an eye on how the joins are sitting and checking the infill is where it should be, so anything minor is caught early rather than left to become a bigger job. The aim across those first six months is simple. Get your lawn through its first season looking exactly as it did on day one, so you start off on the right foot. If you would like the full detail of what is involved, our maintenance page sets it out.
Do I need to do anything myself in between?
Only the easy bits. Clearing leaves and debris with a stiff broom, a rake or a leaf blower keeps the surface clean, and a light pass against the direction of the pile helps the blades stand up in high-traffic spots. The odd rinse with the hose deals with dust and keeps it fresh, and a drop of mild detergent handles the occasional spill. Harsh or corrosive cleaners are the one thing to keep off it. The heavier work, the power broom and the checks, is what the maintenance covers, so there is nothing you need to buy equipment for or puzzle over.
What happens at the six month mark?
By then your lawn has been through its first season and you have seen for yourself how little it needs. If you want to keep it that hands-off, you can move onto an annual maintenance package, which brings the power broom and the same checks around once a year. For most households an annual visit is enough to keep a lawn looking new, and for high-traffic yards or homes with pets it can be worth doing more often. It is the easiest way to protect the lawn long term, and it is entirely your call.
Is the annual package worth it?
For most people, yes. A professional power broom reaches deeper than a household broom can, and it is the step that keeps a lawn from matting and the infill from thinning out over the years. Turf Green installs and maintains, where many competitors sell turf and drive away, so the same team that laid your lawn is the one keeping it right. That continuity is part of why Turf Green lawns are still performing well over a decade on.
If you are weighing up a new lawn, or you are coming up on the end of your six months and want to keep it in good shape, the Turf Green team is happy to talk you through the options.
