I flattened my dirt surface with a rake and picked off the leftover chunky rocks and dirt bits. Then, I laid down the weed pellets, watered them, and let them dry for a few days. Next, I laid the landscape fabric and then the turf. I secured it with turf spikes and nails since the very long nails work better in the dry Arizona clay ground. Once it was secured, I raked it in the opposite direction of how it lays. It looks super nice!