Signature 50 Care Guide | The Green Guard Turf

Settling in

The first 30 days

When	What to do
First 24 hours	Keep foot traffic light. Seams are bonded with TEC 149 adhesive and continue curing after the crew leaves. Keep cars, trash bins, and yard equipment off the lawn.
First 2 weeks	You may see some sand on the surface. This is normal as the infill settles down into the thatch. Brush it back in with a stiff synthetic broom; do not sweep or blow it off the lawn.
First 30 days	Walk the lawn and look for any flat spots, lifted edges, or visible seams. Call us and we will re-brush, top off infill, or re-secure the area at no charge.
Any time	Keep sprinklers aimed away from the turf where possible. Hard-water overspray and runoff from beds can leave mineral spotting and carry mulch or soil onto the surface.

Your to-do list

Routine care schedule

How often	Task	Why it matters
Weekly	Blow off leaves, twigs, and debris with a leaf blower on low, held at an angle. Pick up anything the blower misses.	Organic debris breaks down into soil that feeds weeds and traps odor.
Every 2–3 weeks	Brush high-traffic areas (walk paths, along the driveway and sidewalk, by the mailbox) with a stiff synthetic broom against the grain to lift the fibers.	Signature 50 looks fullest when the pile stands upright; foot traffic lays it down over time.
Monthly	Rinse the lawn with a garden hose. Brush the full lawn in two or three directions. Walk the edges and seams and look for lifting or loose spots.	Removes dust and pollen and keeps the infill evenly spread.
Hot days	A quick rinse with the hose before use cools the surface. It also keeps dust down along the street side.	DFW summer sun heats any synthetic surface; water brings it down fast.
Each season	Pull any weeds along the perimeter by hand. In fall, blow leaves off more often (twice a week during heavy drop). After storms, clear debris and check drainage.	Fall leaf drop and spring pollen are the two biggest maintenance seasons.
Annually	Schedule a Green Guard professional service: deep power-brush, infill check and top-off, seam and edge inspection.	Restores a like-new, upright finish and protects your warranty.

Protecting your surface

Do’s and don’ts

Do

Use a stiff synthetic broom or plastic-bristle brush, brushing against the grain.
Rinse spills right away with water; use mild dish soap for anything sticky.
Pick up pet waste promptly and hose the spot down.
Lift and carry furniture, coolers, and equipment instead of dragging them.
Ask your lawn or landscape crew to keep string trimmers and edgers off the turf.
Keep grills, fire pits, and heaters on a pad or patio, well away from the turf.
Call us before adding infill. Signature 50 uses 20/40 silica sand only.

Don’t

Use wire brushes, metal rakes, or a pressure washer at close range.
Use solvents, bleach, petroleum products, or harsh weed killers on the turf.
Drop cigarettes, fireworks, or hot ash anywhere near the surface.
Park cars or trailers on the lawn, or roll trash bins across it.
Pull up edges or remove the landscape nails. Call us if an edge lifts.
Drive stakes, staples, tent pegs, or nails through the turf.
Let leaves or mulch sit for weeks. Decaying debris is what grows weeds.

Clean-up

Quick fixes for spills and stains

Spill or issue	What to do
Drinks, food, sunscreen	Blot, then rinse with water. For sticky residue, use a mild dish soap and water mix, then rinse well.
Gum, sap, crayon, wax	Harden with an ice cube, then gently lift off with a plastic scraper. Do not cut the fibers.
Pet waste	Remove solids, then hose the area thoroughly. A pet-safe enzyme turf cleaner helps with odor.
Oil, grease, paint	Blot immediately with paper towels and call us. Do not use solvents.
Weeds at the edges	Pull by hand. Weeds root in debris on top of the turf or at the perimeter, so regular blowing prevents most of them.

Your warranty

Your Signature 50 lawn carries a 15-Year Material Warranty and a 2-Year Labor Warranty. Coverage applies when the lawn is maintained as described in this guide. Unapproved infill, chemical damage, burns, and alterations by others are not covered. Keep this guide and your invoice with your home records.

Caring for your Signature 50 lawn