Rolled lawn on the site – advantages and types

The lawn on the site in modern design has become an integral part of any project.

At the same time, there are so many options for choice that any conditions are not a hindrance. When there is no time to sow a classic lawn or you need to ennoble hard-to-reach areas, a rolled lawn comes to the rescue.

It is grown in special places – in nursery fields. The area is prepared with the help of special equipment, sowing is carried out, maintaining all the norms. This guarantees the uniformity and density of the grass cover. The lawn is regularly mowed, fertilized and watered. The whole process sometimes takes several years until the sod grows well. Then the grass and the top layer of the earth are cut off by special machines, rolled up and sold. If you need a coating with a non-standard set of herbs, then it will be made according to an individual request.

A rolled lawn of fresh herbs is supplied only on order, so that the quality of the coating does not suffer. This type of coverage has several advantages over others:

1. He is quite unpretentious. This is due to the fact that the formation of grass cover occurs in the nursery. Therefore, if you correctly approach the period of engraftment, in the future the grass on your lawn will always be lush, velvety and healthy.
2. It has no weeds. Cultivation takes place according to a special technology, in which weed seeds do not fall into the ground and, accordingly, do not germinate along with the lawn.
3. Its convenient to use in hard-to-reach places and in areas with complex or uneven terrain.
4. Roll coating tolerates shading well. A typical seed lawn in such areas may have poor seed germination, uneven grass growth, faded color and bald patches. Rolled, immediately after laying, pleases the eye with juicy grass.

In order for a rolled lawn to meet all the requirements, it is necessary to get acquainted with its main types.

Varieties of roll coating

Coverage is divided into types depending on:

• used grass mixtures;
• the purposes for which it is intended.

With the help of a rolled lawn, you can very quickly plant greenery on a site or arrange an area for specialized use. Therefore, the main types of roll coating are:

• universal;
• sports;
• parterre.

Depending on the purpose of the lawn, certain grass mixtures are used. For sports and parterre, red fescue is excellent.

It gives the roll coating elasticity, the turf is characterized by good strength, the herbage has many necessary qualities. It has a beautiful dark green color, smooth, thin and dense structure. It grows evenly after mowing, tolerates mechanical damage well, recovers quickly. Not suitable for dry and heavy soils. Red fescue will provide your lawn with endurance and frost resistance.

For ornamental lawns, a good choice is bluegrass meadow.

It behaves the same way on sports grounds. Tolerates shaded areas, great for light soils. The plant serves for a long time and qualitatively. The herbage is resilient, even, dense and uniform. Competent care and favorable external conditions guarantee the safety of the coating for up to 15 years. In addition, meadow bluegrass is frost-resistant. Another culture for sports use is perennial ryegrass.

Excellent resistance to trampling, mechanical damage, suitable for heavy soils.

When choosing a lawn, you can ask about the composition of the grass mixture to make sure it is reliable. The most famous types of rolled lawn:

Universal

The most common type of roll coating. It is used not only on sites, but also in parks. Resistance to trampling allows it to be laid in places for outdoor activities. Therefore, you can safely put a universal rolled lawn on a children’s or sports ground. For this type of coverage, grass mixtures are grown, in which bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass are present. Such a lawn has a rich color, it is hardy, tolerates both drought and low temperatures. Quickly recovers from damage and haircuts.

Sports

The largest percentage in the composition of the mixture for this species is assigned to ryegrass and bluegrass. Such rolls are laid on tennis courts and football fields. The turf in the sports turf is very elastic and durable, which prevents it from tearing and guarantees long-term use. The main requirements are thorough preparation of the soil before laying and regular competent care.

Ground floor

This species has the most presentable appearance. The parterre lawn will provide decorative effect in any part of the territory. However, it has its own requirements for growing conditions, and therefore is considered more whimsical. Shaded and waterlogged places are not suitable for ground cover. Under these conditions, it will not grow, and under ideal conditions, you will get a velvety lawn with low herbage and a uniform color.

Each type has its own characteristics, but ease of use is inherent in each. However, some believe that roll grass loses before sowing. The main factors that are most often voiced are as follows:

• Doesn’t take root well. So the owner of the site, on which there is no automatic irrigation system, can assert. Rolled lawn must be watered daily and evenly. The second reason is the violation of laying technology. This includes poor rolling of the laid bales, and also if the lawn was not combed and not flooded with plenty of water after laying. In this case, the process of engraftment is very difficult. The third reason is the abundant application of nitrogen fertilizers before laying. For weak soil, this is a very big stress. The condition of the soil will deteriorate, the lawn will be weakened and will not take root.
• Does not tolerate winter. This fact may be the fault of the manufacturer. If annual grasses are used for rolled lawn, then the likelihood that they will survive the winter is very small. In this case, some site owners prefer artificial roll coating.

Artificial grass in rolls is a great alternative to natural turf. It can be used almost anywhere on the site and even indoors. Where natural grass cannot grow, it is replaced with artificial grass. Designers create amazing home designs using artificial grass. It does not cause allergic manifestations, it is very easy to care for, does not require cutting and watering, and retains its appearance throughout the year. Such a roll can be laid under the stairs, on stones, cut out various shapes. The service life of artificial turf is much higher, which is especially appreciated by lovers of lawn expanses.

Choose your lawn wisely

The choice of quality material is half the success. First of all, pay attention to:

1. Sod condition. To do this, the roll is rolled out, lifted and shaken. The plate should not tear and crumble; after shaking, the appearance remains the same without changes.
2. grass quality. Roots should be fresh, not dried out. The grass is green, without yellowness, mold and weeds, evenly trimmed. Plants should not show signs of any disease or severe damage. The color of the herbage is uniform.

It is best to purchase sod immediately for the entire planned area and with a small margin (about 10%). The percentage depends on the complexity of your lawn configuration.

Be sure to check the grass color of each roll. It must be the same, otherwise you will get a striped lawn. But, if this is included in your plans, then select by contrast. Take the right amount from one batch. This will ensure that the grass mixture will be identical in all rolls. Check with the manufacturer about the composition of the grass mixture to make sure the lawn is reliable.

Let’s move on to practice – stacking rolls

We have considered all possible options, and now let’s move on to the practical part. How is turf laid?

First, it should be said that it is possible to lay a rolled lawn during the entire period of plant growth. But the best time is early spring. During this period, the root system is well rooted and your lawn will quickly take root. Why is it important? When cutting a rolled lawn, the roots are injured, and the grass grows densely. You will have to make an effort to help the grass adapt to a new place.

Laying takes place in several stages.

Soil nutrition

Mineral fertilizers are applied a week before the planned laying.

Soil cleaning and preparation

They clean weeds, construction and household waste, stones, glass. Loosen the earth with a rake, add a mixture of peat and sand (5 cm). The soil is then levelled. With a sowing lawn, irregularities can be removed in the future, for a rolled lawn this is more problematic.

Stacking rolls

The turf is rolled out in a straight line. Bends and distortions are not allowed. This will affect the quality of the appearance of the lawn. Each row starts with a whole strip. Pieces can be laid in the corners, but not in the middle of the site. Each roll must be tamped down.

The next roll is rolled out, tightly pressing against the previous one. Care is taken not to overlap the rolls on top of each other. You need to achieve a tight fit.

In order for the sod to grow together better, the seams are filled with a soil mixture that suits your soil composition and watered abundantly. Watering should provide moisture not only for the rolls, but also for the soil. You can start active games on the lawn one month after laying.

Rolled herbage requires care, as well as sowing. It needs to be watered, nourished, cut. The main advantage is that you do not need to wait until it grows and in what capacity. You already see this when you buy. And you can handle the styling yourself with the help of useful videos: