The use of a lawn roller is by no means limited to planting seeds in the ground. In fact, with professional rolling you can complete a whole range of maintenance tasks. Find out here when and how it makes sense to roll the lawn.
When and how should you roll the lawn?
Rolling the lawn helps with unevenness after mowing, promotes the germination of lawn seeds and supports lawn care after scarifying and fertilizing. When using a lawn roller, molehills should be removed, tight curves avoided, and slightly damp lawns should be rolled.
Rolling evens out unevenness after mowing
You are less likely to be confronted with the problem on English lawns than on heavily used playing and sports turf. After mowing, the green still appears bumpy and uneven. How good it is to have a lawn roller filled with sand or water ready. Run the device once lengthwise and once crosswise to effectively smooth the freshly mown lawn.
Dethatching, fertilizing and rolling go hand in hand
An indispensable lawn care measure in spring is the thorough combing out of moss and weeds followed by fertilization. The efficiency of this care is increased even further with the help of the lawn roller. How to do it right:
- Mow the lawn as short as possible
- Scarify the weedy greenery in a checkerboard pattern
- Fertilize within 7 days with an organic or mineral-organic preparation
- Roll the lawn lengthwise and crosswise to then water it
If you aerate and sand a heavily compacted lawn after scarifying with the aerator (€175.00 on Amazon), ideally add a pass with the roller between the operations.
Tip
To smooth a lawn without a roller, clever hobby gardeners use the following trick. They simply strap a board under each shoe and walk across the lawn with it.
Rolling encourages grass seeds to germinate
Successfully sowing a lawn is one of the biggest challenges in hobby gardening. In order for the delicate seeds to actually form a dense carpet, a number of work steps must fit together seamlessly. Rolling the seeds plays a role in this sophisticated process for the perfect soil seal. It is important to note that you roll the fresh seedbed without delay so that germination can begin.
How to use a lawn roller correctly
The lawn roller is a useful garden tool that makes maintenance easier for the busy gardener. To ensure correct handling, the following aspects should be taken into account so that the roller fulfills its task perfectly:
- Remove all molehills from the lawn before rolling
- Do not make tight turns so that the edges do not damage the turf
- Slightly damp lawn is easier to roll than a powder-dry grass area
If you work with a water-filled device, the water should definitely be drained before winter. In addition, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the roller of any soil residue after each use.
Tip
A quality feature for good lawn rollers is sometimes underestimated. We're talking about a practical dirt scraper. This keeps disturbed soil, seeds and pieces of grass away from the user by releasing the material straight back into the ground. This keeps your face and clothes clean.
