Prepare the ground for rolled turf and ready-made turf

It is quick and easy to maintain turf, which is used as an alternative by many gardeners these days when they are looking for a quick and effective way to lay a lawn. Laying is very easy and convenient compared to methods such as seeding.

The turf can be used for every gate - provided you follow a few tips and tricks. Then, in the long run, the lawn can be a beautiful thing that is also robust and adaptable. Subsequent care such as mowing and watering goes without saying and can be compared to normal lawns.

Laying tools and preparation for rolling turf

First of all, all the necessary tools and machines that loosen the soil must be provided. Only then can it Laying the lawn begin. In many cases there is still an old lawn. This should be removed first. A so-called sod cutter is particularly suitable for this. Tools and equipment can be borrowed from hardware stores.

As soon as the soil has been freed from the old lawn, it is loosened up. A milling machine is ideal for this. This works very effectively and helps to get the job done quickly and easily. This is particularly helpful for large areas that have never been planted with grass. It is important that the floor is not wet or even chic during this process. An acceptable result can only be achieved under dry conditions. Then submit is used to compensate for unevenness. Disturbing stones or isolated roots should also be removed. The heating of the ground is important because otherwise water will accumulate quickly, watering down the lawn.

Further steps when laying ready-made turf

This is followed by rolling. The loose soil is compacted with a roller. A lawn starter fertilizer can be used to help, which stimulates the soil to grow and thus creates a more beautiful lawn. The soil should not be too sandy, but not loamy either. That way, too, wetness would stare at you. In many cases, the existing soil still has to be enriched with topsoil.

The basis: the soil

A loosened soil has the right structure to start laying the turf. First, a straight spot on the ground should be chosen as the starting point. Then loosen up with a rake. Lane by lane is used to remove all traces of people and machines. If laying is to take place on a hot summer's day, allow for watering breaks after the first 30 m². The grass that has been brought in must also be considered, because if it is exposed to the hot temperatures for too long exposed to it, sweating can occur, which in turn can result in the roots dying off can.

When digging up the soil, the quality of the soil should also be tested. As soon as the soil is too heavy, it must be loosened. If the soil is too wet, filling it up with sand can help.

For the good end

A thesis consists of rolling the surface again. This connects the lawn and the ground. This should be done in particular in the first three weeks after laying. After that, the roots grew into the ground and the turf is very well anchored. At the same time, the lawn must be kept sufficiently wet and moist. If the transfer is to take place in midsummer, it must be watered up to three times a day. Watering must also be carried out during the strong midday, otherwise the growth will not work. However, after the three weeks, the watering can be stopped during the lunch break, because then one watering in the morning and in the evening is sufficient. Then the motto is: rarely and intensively is better than often and only slightly. It should be watered regularly once or twice a week. The climatic conditions should always be kept in mind. As a rule, 15 to 20 liters of water per square meter are required.

Conclusion for the laying of ready-made turf

Precise planning of the laying is important. Knowing the dimensions of the area is crucial for this. Then you should choose the gardening company that suits you best. Ordering is then easy. The support provided by the employees is also important so that the right choice is made. At a ready turf is a fresh product that is cut and rolled up immediately before delivery. Storing the turf before laying should also not last too long. If pressure points develop, it can also lead to dehydration, among other things. As a rule, one calculates around 36 hours that a lawn can lie before it should be laid.

Many people today opt for a ready-made lawn for their garden. But then the tracks that were previously cut must also be placed directly next to each other. This is the only way they can grow together unhindered. Each sheet must be pressed down immediately after laying. When cutting, curves and corners can be incorporated in advance. The freshly laid area should not be walked on afterwards.

Worth knowing about ground preparation for rolled turf in brief

Rolled turf is easy to maintain and looks fresh green right from the start. However, before you can actually lay the turf, you have to prepare the ground on which the turf will be laid.

• First of all, all imperfections should be eliminated. This includes above all the removal of stones and roots in the ground.
• The existing one must also weed removed for best results.
• The soil should also be loosened before laying the turf. This is achieved with digging.
• It is easier to loosen the soil with a so-called tiller.
• You should also pay attention to the nature of the soil. If this is too sandy, too loamy or too heavy, you have to take action.

If the soil is very sandy, this can be enriched. Top soils of all kinds or bark humus are particularly suitable for this. In the case of very heavy and loamy soils, on the other hand, you should mix it with sand. No one can be like that waterlogging form, which in turn would be harmful to the turf.

Only when these steps have been successfully completed can you begin to level the entire area for the turf with a lawn roller. This is necessary because the Lawn can then lie particularly straight and tidy. The lawn roller can usually also be borrowed from the supplier of the turf or they are provided free of charge anyway. Some negotiating skills are required here.

The ideal time to plant a lawn

A lawn can be planted at any time apart from the winter months, but is best suited for this the spring, because then the blades of grass have enough time until the next winter to grow and develop strong roots form. In the case of a previous green manure, however, sowing does not take place until late summer.

The soil preparation

The first step in creating a lawn is to remove stones, weeds, roots and other debris from the soil. Then the entire soil is dug up at least 20 centimeters to loosen it. A spade is sufficient for small lawn areas, for larger areas you can borrow a tiller or a plow from a hardware store. The earth is roughly smoothed with a rake, after which the surface is completely leveled with a roller. The floor should then have a few weeks to settle. A starter fertilizer ensures that the new lawn is supplied with all the necessary nutrients during the growth period. If the lawn is to be sown later, green manure can also be used to improve the soil. Plants such as

• lupine
• alfalfa
• Phacelia

Depressions and holes in the lawn are extremely difficult to fix afterwards and very annoying. Therefore, it makes sense to plan enough time when preparing the soil for leveling the area and to proceed carefully. Helpful for orientation are cords that are stretched between pegs on the sides of the lawn and aligned with a spirit level.

Laying a new lawn

A new lawn is best seeded on a cloudy day because then the seeds don't dry out as easily. Then the soil is first lightly raked before the seeds are scattered. In order to distribute the seed as evenly as possible, a spreader is recommended, with which one half of the seed is placed lengthwise and the other half crosswise. Finally, the seeds are lightly pressed with a roller or, on a smaller area, with a rake so that they are not blown away. Then it is well watered and in the following weeks care must be taken to ensure that the soil always remains evenly moist.

Lay the turf correctly

Rolled turf dries out very quickly, so it should be laid as soon as possible after purchase. It is laid in long strips, where the joints should be slightly offset, like in masonry. After all the strips have been laid, it is pressed down with a roller and then watered until the water has penetrated to the roots. Even a turf that turns green immediately should not be walked on immediately. It should be given at least three weeks to form roots into the soil below.

In principle, however, you should find out for yourself what the overall composition of the soil is like in the respective region and whether there are any special features to be observed. A detailed consultation with the dealer who sells the turf also provides information on this.

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