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1 Firstly, we removed the patch of ‘real’ grass next to the sandy area. Then the area was levelled with a compactor and we picked up every single stone. The surface was watered well and compacted again to ensure that the pavers would be firm and not shift later. As additional reinforcement, an edging of old paving stones was built to keep everything neatly in place.

2 Next, we had to decide on the spacing between the pavers. It is vital that the gap is equidistant throughout – we simply used a plastering plank as a measure. The 45 x 45 x 4.5cm cement blocks were carefully laid and tamped down with a rubber mallet. This part of the project took a considerable amount of time.

Once the blocks were laid, mortar (1 part cement to 3 parts building sand) was cast in-between them. We didn’t want the artificial grass to ‘grow’ too high above the 2 pavers, so the cement was cast to just below the top of the pavers. But this is a personal choice – decide for yourself how high you want the artificial grass to be. We made drainage holes by inserting thin plastic pipes through the wet cement into the sand – artificial grass must drain well.