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Roller evens out bumps after mowing

You will be confronted with the problem less often on English turf than on heavily used play and sports turf. After this mowing the green still appears bumpy and uneven. How good if one is filled with sand or water Lawn roller is ready. Run the device over it once lengthways and once across to smooth the freshly mown lawn effectively.

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Scarifying, fertilizing and rolling go hand in hand

Indispensable measure of the Lawn care in spring represents the thorough combing of moss and weeds followed by Fertilize. The efficiency of this maintenance is increased with the help of the lawn roller. How to do it right:

  • Mow the lawn as short as possible
  • The weedy green in a checkerboard pattern scarify
  • Fertilize within 7 days with an organic or mineral-organic preparation
  • Roll the lawn lengthways and across to water it afterwards

Unless you have a highly compacted lawn after scarifying with the

Aerator ventilate and sand, ideally insert a pass with the roller between operations.

Tips

To smooth a lawn without a roller, clever hobby gardeners use the following trick. Without further ado, you strap a board under each shoe and run across the lawn with it.

Rolling drives lawn seeds to germinate

Make a lawn successful too sow is one of the greatest challenges in hobby gardening. In order for the delicate seeds to actually form a dense carpet, a multitude of work steps have to interlock seamlessly. The rolling plays a role in this ingenious process sowing for the perfect floor connection. It is important to note that you roll the fresh seedbed without delay so that germination begins.

Correct use of a lawn roller

The lawn roller is a useful garden tool that makes maintenance easier for the hard-working gardener. For correct handling, the following aspects should be taken to heart so that the roller does its job perfectly:

  • Remove all molehills from the lawn before rolling
  • Do not drive tight curves so that the edges do not die Sward to damage
  • A slightly damp lawn is better to roll than a powder-dry lawn

If you are working with a water-filled device, the water should be drained off before winter. In addition, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the roller of any debris after each use.

Tips

A quality feature of good lawn rollers is sometimes underestimated. We are talking about a practical dirt scraper. This keeps thrown up earth, seeds and pieces of lawn away from the user by immediately releasing the material back into the ground. This keeps your face and clothes clean.

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