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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 to choose from that any conditions are not a hindrance. When there is no time to sow a classic lawn or you need to improve hard-to-reach areas, a rolled lawn comes to the rescue.
It is grown in special places - nursery fields. The area is prepared using special equipment, sowing is carried out in compliance with all standards. This guarantees uniformity and density of the grass cover. The lawn is regularly mowed, fertilized and watered. The whole process sometimes takes several years until the turf grows well. Then the grass and top layer of soil are cut off with special machines, rolled up and sold. If a coating with a non-standard set of herbs is required, it will be made according to an individual request.
Roll fresh grass lawn They are supplied only to order so that the quality of the coating does not suffer. This type of coating has several advantages over others:
- He's quite unpretentious. This is due to the fact that the formation of grass cover occurs in the nursery.Therefore, if you approach the establishment period wisely, in the future the grass on your lawn will always be lush, velvety and healthy.
- There are no weeds. Cultivation takes place using a special technology in which weed seeds do not fall into the soil and, accordingly, do not germinate along with the lawn.
- It's convenient to use in hard-to-reach places and in areas with difficult or uneven terrain.
- Roll coating tolerates shade well. A conventionally seeded lawn in such areas may have poor seed germination, uneven grass growth, faded color and bald spots. Rolled, immediately after installation, it pleases the eye with lush grass.
In order for a rolled lawn to satisfy all requirements, you need to get acquainted with its main types.
Types of roll coating
Coverage is divided into types depending on:
- grass mixtures used;
- the purposes for which it is intended.
With the help of a rolled lawn, you can very quickly landscape a site or design an area for specialized use. Therefore, the main types of roll coating are:
- universal;
- sports;
- ground floor
Depending on the purpose of the lawn, certain grass mixtures are used. Red fescue is excellent for sports and ground flooring.
It gives elasticity to the roll covering, the turf has good strength, and the grass stand has many necessary qualities. It has a beautiful dark green color, smooth, thin and thick structure. It grows back evenly after mowing, tolerates mechanical damage well, and recovers quickly. Not suitable for dry and heavy soils. Red fescue will provide your lawn with hardiness and frost resistance.
For ornamental lawns, a good choice is bluegrass.
It behaves the same way on sports fields. Tolerates shaded areas and is excellent for light soils. The plant lasts a long time and is of high quality. The grass stand is elastic, even, dense and uniform. Proper care and favorable external conditions guarantee the safety of the coating for up to 15 years. In addition, meadow bluegrass is frost-resistant. Another crop for sports use is perennial ryegrass.
Excellent resistance to trampling and mechanical damage, suitable for heavy soils.
When choosing a lawn, you can inquire about the composition of the grass mixture to make sure it is reliable. The most famous types of rolled turf:
Universal
The most common type of roll coating. It is used not only in plots, but also in parks. Resistance to trampling allows it to be laid in places for active recreation. Therefore, you can safely lay a universal rolled lawn on a playground or sports ground. For this type of covering, grass mixtures are grown that contain bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass. This lawn has a rich color, is hardy, and tolerates both drought and low temperatures. Recovers quickly from damage and haircuts.
Sports
The largest percentage in the mixture for this species is allocated to ryegrass and bluegrass. Such rolls are laid on tennis courts and football fields. The turf in sports turf is very elastic and durable, which protects it from tearing and guarantees long-term use. The main requirements are thorough soil preparation before laying and regular competent care.
Parterre
This species has the most presentable appearance.The ground lawn will provide decorativeness in any part of the territory. However, it has its own requirements for growing conditions, and therefore is considered more demanding. Shaded and waterlogged places are not suitable for ground flooring. Under these conditions, it will not grow, but under ideal conditions, you will get a velvety lawn with low grass and uniform color.
Each type has its own characteristics, but ease of use is inherent in each. However, some believe that rolled grass loses before sowing. The main factors that are most often voiced are as follows:
- Doesn't take root well. This can be said by the owner of a plot that does not have an automatic watering system. Rolled lawn must be watered daily and evenly. The second reason is a violation of installation technology. This includes poor packing of the laid rolls, as well as if the lawn was not combed or watered abundantly after laying. In this case, the engraftment process is very difficult. The third reason is the abundant application of nitrogen fertilizers before laying. For weak soil this is very stressful. The condition of the soil will deteriorate, the lawn will be weakened and will not take root.
- Can't stand winter. This fact may be due to the fault of the manufacturer. If annual grasses are used for a rolled lawn, then the likelihood that they will survive the winter is very low. In this case, some site owners prefer artificial roll turf.
Artificial grass in rolls is an excellent alternative to natural lawn. It can be used almost anywhere on the site and even indoors. Where natural grass cannot grow, it is replaced with artificial grass.Designers are creating amazing home designs using artificial grass. It does not cause allergic reactions, is very easy to care for, does not require cutting or watering, and retains its appearance throughout the year. Such a roll can be laid under the stairs, on stones, and various shapes can be cut out. Lifetime artificial turf significantly higher, which is especially appreciated by lovers of lawn spaces.
Choosing the lawn wisely
Choosing quality material is half the success. First of all, pay attention to:
- Turf condition. To do this, the roll is rolled out, lifted and shaken. The plate should not tear or crumble; after shaking, the appearance remains the same without changes.
- Grass quality. The roots should be fresh, not dried out. The grass is green, without yellowness, mold or weeds, and trimmed evenly. The plants should not show signs of any diseases or severe damage. The grass color is uniform.
It is best to purchase turf for the entire planned area at once 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 part of your plans, then choose by contrast. Take the required volume from one batch. This will ensure that the grass mixture will be identical in all rolls. Check with the manufacturer for the composition of the grass mixture to ensure the safety of your lawn.
Let's move on to practice - laying rolls
We have considered all possible options, and now let's move on to the practical part. How is roll turf installed?
First of all, it should be said that you can lay a rolled lawn during the entire period of plant growth.But the best time is early spring. During this period, the root system takes root well 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. Efforts will have to be made to help the grass adapt to its new location.
Laying occurs in several stages.
Soil nutrition
A week before the planned installation, mineral fertilizers are applied.
Soil cleaning and preparation
They clean up weeds, construction and household waste, stones, and glass. Loosen the soil with a rake and add a mixture of peat and sand (5 cm). Then the soil is leveled. With a seeded lawn, unevenness can be removed in the future; for a rolled lawn this is more problematic.
Roll stacking
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 begins with a whole stripe. The pieces can be placed in the corners, but not in the middle of the area. Each roll must be compacted by pressing down.
The next roll is rolled out, pressing tightly against the previous one. Here care is taken not to overlap the rolls on top of each other. You need to achieve a tight seal.
In order for the turf 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 to the rolls, but also to the soil. You can start active games on the lawn a month after installation.
Rolled grass requires care, just like seeded grass. It needs to be watered, nourished, and trimmed. The main advantage is that you don’t have to wait until it grows and in what quality. You can already see this when purchasing.And you can handle the installation yourself with the help of useful videos:
