The garden specialist understands burning to mean either treatment with a trimming device or the application of large amounts of lime to the ground. Burning down a lawn only really makes sense in a few individual cases.
When should you burn a lawn?
Burning a lawn can be useful in some cases, for example to remove weeds, remove grass clippings or combat grass mites. Either a scarfing device or larger amounts of lime are used to achieve the desired results.
Cases in which lawns can be burned
- Removing weeds from the lawn
- Remove grass clippings
- Fighting lawn pests
Flime weeds in the lawn and along the edges
Weeds in the lawn lead to the grass becoming thinner and the weedy areas continually increasing. In order to make the annoying removal of weeds easier, burning them down with a trimming device (€67.00 on Amazon) is being considered.
It only makes sense to use such a device on lawns if large areas are to be burned. The surface becomes black and is unsightly for a long time. The weeds are not effectively controlled because roots and seeds survive the burning.
This also applies to burning the grass at the edge of the lawn. It usually only takes a few days for the grass to grow back on the edges.
Burn grass clippings
Large amounts of grass clippings can be disposed of by burning them. However, in most places, garden fires are only allowed on a few days a year. When burning, the grass should be as dry as possible, otherwise it will burn poorly and develop an unpleasant, pungent smell.
Combat grass mite infestation by burning it
Burning the lawn with special slaked lime can be useful if there are huge numbers of grass mites in the grass. This occasionally happens, especially on very acidic soils. A soil analysis shows what the lawn's soil he alth is like.
Grass mites are not only annoying, but also a he alth hazard for children, dogs and cats. In order for the lawn to be usable, various products can be applied to the lawn. Only if the infestation is very severe should the area be burned with lime.
Applying lime neutralizes the acidity of the soil. At the same time, the larvae of the grass mite are eliminated.
Tips & Tricks
Occasionally it is recommended to burn the lawn if a new green area or bed is to be created. When burned, however, only the surface is removed. The roots remain in the ground and sprout again after a recovery period.
