Today we are going to cover a lesser known device for keeping your lawn looking fresh-the lawn roller. It is a weighted barrel with smooth sides that is pushed or pulled across the lawn. Lawn rollers have the following benefits. Check out this site to learn more about them!
Fix uneven ground. The best lawn roller is normally made from a heavy material that compresses the soil to create a uniform appearance. You may not be able to see it, because of the grass, but most backyard turf is uneven and lumpy. The roller will fix this problem.
Increase the likelihood of seeds growing. If you use the roller after sowing seeds then the seeds will be forced farther down into the soil, and have a greater chance of sprouting.
Apply sod effectively. After you have laid down all of the sod it is a good idea to go over it with a roller. This will push the roots deepers into the soil, and ensure that there are no open spaces between the soil & sod.
Now that you understand the benefits of these great tools, you may be wondering which type is best for your needs. There are many different materials used to classify the rollers. In the below space we will give a brief overview of each roller material.
Steel: Very heavy material which exerts a lot of force on the ground. The downside is it is unwieldy, and must be towed by a device such as a lawn tractor.
Plastic: These are essentially hollow drums that can be filled with either water or sand, and manually pushed across your lawn. They are effective for a homeowner with a small property, but the lightweight and relative fragility of the drum makes them a shorter term solution.
Concrete: Since concrete can not be corroded by water it can be used regardless of the weather. The downside is you will most definitely need a tractor due to the heavy weight. Also, this type of roller is used more for lawn care companies than it is for regular homeowners.
All in all, these devices are a useful addition to your current lawn maintenance line up (that and a lawn mower blade sharpener). If you are a commercial mower then we hope you got some value out of discovering the advantages of the different material types. If you are a homeowner then buy a lightweight, affordable roller and work your way towards the best lawn on the block. Our message is clear, the world needs more lawn rollers.
Happy Rolling,
The BLMR team
Fix uneven ground. The best lawn roller is normally made from a heavy material that compresses the soil to create a uniform appearance. You may not be able to see it, because of the grass, but most backyard turf is uneven and lumpy. The roller will fix this problem.
Increase the likelihood of seeds growing. If you use the roller after sowing seeds then the seeds will be forced farther down into the soil, and have a greater chance of sprouting.
Apply sod effectively. After you have laid down all of the sod it is a good idea to go over it with a roller. This will push the roots deepers into the soil, and ensure that there are no open spaces between the soil & sod.
Now that you understand the benefits of these great tools, you may be wondering which type is best for your needs. There are many different materials used to classify the rollers. In the below space we will give a brief overview of each roller material.
Steel: Very heavy material which exerts a lot of force on the ground. The downside is it is unwieldy, and must be towed by a device such as a lawn tractor.
Plastic: These are essentially hollow drums that can be filled with either water or sand, and manually pushed across your lawn. They are effective for a homeowner with a small property, but the lightweight and relative fragility of the drum makes them a shorter term solution.
Concrete: Since concrete can not be corroded by water it can be used regardless of the weather. The downside is you will most definitely need a tractor due to the heavy weight. Also, this type of roller is used more for lawn care companies than it is for regular homeowners.
All in all, these devices are a useful addition to your current lawn maintenance line up (that and a lawn mower blade sharpener). If you are a commercial mower then we hope you got some value out of discovering the advantages of the different material types. If you are a homeowner then buy a lightweight, affordable roller and work your way towards the best lawn on the block. Our message is clear, the world needs more lawn rollers.
Happy Rolling,
The BLMR team