Lawn care: spring, summer, autumn, winter

If we take the world statistics, then the most common way to create a lawn is to roll it.
The idea to grow lawns in nurseries as piece plants appeared a long time ago, but they began to realize it a little more than 50 years ago.

A technology was developed by which lawns are grown for about 2 years in special nurseries. In the process of growing it is repeatedly fertilized, cleaned of weeds, and regularly mowed. When the ground is not visible through the grass cover, the lawn is considered ready.

Further, the equipment cuts it and rolls it into rolls, convenient for transportation and subsequent laying.

Rolled lawn is now produced in 54 countries that use a single standard of canvas:

standard roll- the total area of 0.8 square meters, 0.4x2 m, the thickness of the root layer 1.5-2 cm, the height of mowing 4-6 cm, weight 15-20 kg
smart roll - 0.53 m in width and up to 25 m in length, from 2 to 6 cm in height
big roll - 1.2 m wide and up to 25 m long, with a thickness of 2 to 6 cm, as a rule, it is used for territories from 30 acres

Choosing a roll lawn

Rolled lawn is a perishable product, therefore, in large volumes it is usually sold on order, but somewhere rolls are always available.

If you choose a lawn from what is, pay attention to the uniformity of moisture, if the turf is dry, the lawn may not survive. In general, the grass should not be harsh or dried out.

After the purchase, you need to lay the rolled lawn right away, since waiting can adversely affect its quality. If there is no possibility of a quick planting, then you can store the rolls for no more than a day, rolling them somewhere in the shade, subject to constant moisture.
Preparing the soil for planting a rolled lawn is no different from preparing for planting a lawn (see. Lawn. Green carpet on your site).

Spread the rolls with joints to each other in a checkerboard pattern, displacing each subsequent row by half the canvas. The edges of the paintings should fit snugly together. Overlapping or the free space between them is unacceptable. After you need to go for a rink. At the end, water abundantly to the state of the swamp.

The first 7 days, the lawn should always be kept a little wet, the first mowing can be done on 6-7 days. In 10 days, the lawn is ready for football or barbecue with dancing.

Lawn care

Rolled lawn needs the same care as sowing. The same procedures are performed with the same frequency.
Particular attention should be paid to haircuts. They should be regular and correct.
Do not mow very shortly, as this can damage the coating, also do not mow wet grass, it can also injure the lawn.
In spring and summer, the lawn is mowed 2 times a week, late summer / early autumn - once a week.

If you pay attention, the difference between sowing and roll lawn is only in planting methods. Maybe someone will object, and also talk about the difference in price, but it’s easy to calculate that taking care of a sowing lawn for 2-3 years can cost even more than a rolled one, and this is not counting the “human energy” spent.

Thus, a rolled lawn is no more expensive and no less beautiful than a sowing lawn. But it quickly fits in, with proper care, lives for a long time, in general, it is simply beautiful!

Fertilizer fertilizer

In spring, all plants without exception, and especially cereals, which form the basis of the lawn, require nutrition, because vegetation occurs during this period.

After the stable positive temperatures are established on the street, it is recommended to fertilize the rolled lawn by applying special complex fertilizers, which are dominated by nitrogen. Together with the other elements that make up it, it contributes to excellent lawn regeneration after winter low temperatures. This is best done until the grass grows. In the opposite case, it is necessary to make sure that there is no burning of grass from fertilizers due to exposure to sunlight.
When feeding, it is advisable to follow the requirements below:

The soil must be moist and the grass dry
It is recommended to feed the lawn before watering or rain, so that the nutrients are completely absorbed,
It is necessary to distribute the fertilizer evenly, best of all by hand, this is the simplest method.

After the snow melted, 5 g / m2 of nitrogen was applied to the lawn.

Lawn combing (scarification)

Spring lawn care

After the winter, every year you need to clean the lawn with a different rake. This is done to remove dry straw from the plot produced by the growth of some plants, as well as moss.
A layer of straw thicker than 1 cm greatly interferes with the flow of water and air to the root system of plants. Also, because of it, nutrients are poorly supplied to the root system and, in addition, an increased load on the lawn itself is created.
The scarification procedure is recommended to be carried out in the spring, before mowing with some caution, since it is somewhat traumatic. The best time to do this is autumn, because the scarification should be combined with sowing and fertilizing the soil
Scarification can be carried out manually (using a fan rake).

Aeration

After top dressing and scarification, the next integral care procedure is aeration - aeration. It is carried out so that oxygen freely enters the soil, as well as for the penetration of nutrients and moisture deep into the roots of plants. The aeration procedure is done by using aerators with different tooth sizes, by making holes in the ground. In the absence of special equipment, it is also possible to use ordinary forks with both simple and hollow teeth, making punctures in the soil at a distance of 15 cm and at a depth of 8-10 cm. It is imperative to aerate those areas where mosses are present, in wetlands, as well as places with bald spots as a result of trampling.

Grass mowing

Lawn mowing is done after five, seven days from the day the lawn is laid, and it also has its own characteristics. At this time, the lawn takes on a “shaggy” appearance, since the stems and leaves of plants that are wrinkled in a roll are straightened by this time period, and the surface of the lawn grass becomes uneven.
When mowing the lawn, it is recommended to leave the grass height 6-8 cm, and the size of the cut part 2-3 cm.
In the subsequent period, the order of mowing the lawn throughout the entire period is determined by its “well-being” and is carried out at least once a week. This is required in order for sunlight to enter the lower parts of the stems.

Summer lawn care

There are some rules for cutting a lawn:

It is necessary to mow the grass regularly and on time, but do not do it too low, this can contribute to thinning the grass.
Grass needs to be cut when it is more or less dry.
Each subsequent haircut is recommended to be made perpendicular to the previous one, this ensures a more even mowing.
Do not leave mowed grass on the lawn.

Fertilizer Fertilizer

In hot summer weather, as well as in spring, it is necessary to fertilize the rolled lawn with special fertilizers. After the first mowing it is recommended to fertilize 10 g / m2 of nitrogen, 3 g / m2 of phosphorus and 5 g / m2 of potassium. Since the second half of June, 10 g / m2 of nitrogen, 2.5 g / m2 of phosphorus and 2.5 g / m2 of potassium have been fertilized. Also, bait should be done after every fourth haircut.

Watering

In the summer, when prolonged drought is most likely, a roll lawn needs watering. The first sign of dry lawn is dried soil at a depth of about 10 cm. In this case, the grass becomes more dull, less elastic, and ugly.
The following rules should be followed when watering a lawn roll:

1) The spill should be carried out using the irrigation method, and not jet,
2) Do not allow swamping of the lawn during watering,
3) To prevent any accumulation of excess water on the surface of the lawn,
4) Weekly 1 square meter of lawn roll needs 25 liters of water (taking into account natural rainfall)
5) Watering is recommended in the morning and evening hours, at this time the water minimally evaporates from the soil surface.
6) The soil before the next strait must be dry
7) The frequency of watering the grass, a value directly dependent on weather conditions, as well as on the type of soil
8) it is necessary that the water during the spill penetrates into the soil to a depth of at least 15 cm.

It is not recommended to water the lawn often in small portions, as this can contribute to the growth of an irregular root system (on the surface). Watering a rolled lawn is necessary from the moment of sowing to the first shoots, then after mowing the grass, as well as during a period of rapid growth.

Weed control

A high-quality grass lawn in itself is capable of overcoming annoying weeds. This is achieved by conducting regular mowing, because weed plants do not tolerate very low grass mowing. War against weeds is carried out both by chemical and mechanical methods.
The chemical method of protection includes treating the lawn with special means - herbicides. Herbicides are designed to control weeds, they do little harm to lawn grass.
According to the principle of action, they are divided into 2 types: continuous action and selective action. They are also available in liquid and powder form.
When working with herbicides, the following rules must be observed:

To choose a dosage according to the instructions,
Work should be carried out using personal protective equipment,
Work in calm weather
Do not use them during drought and before rain,
Powdered herbicides applied to moist soil
Use them seven days after mowing.

The mechanical method of warfare with weeds includes uprooting the weed with a spatula or other tool. This method is more time-consuming and more reasonable to apply on a younger lawn.

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A beautiful green courtyard with smooth and lush grass pleases the eye and gives a noble appearance to the whole plot. To grow such a lawn, you need a lot of time and effort. If you do not want to spend several years to make the lawn smooth and well-groomed, you can purchase a ready-made lawn in a roll.

It got its name due to the method of transportation. A special grade of grass has a dense root system, and such a coating can be removed in a whole layer without damaging it. After transportation, laying and simple maintenance, the greens take root well in a new place.

Ground floor

This roll lawn is the most presentable of all types. Most often it is used to decorate the main entrances and alleys. Its biggest drawback is that you can not walk on it, because the grass is easily trampled.

When laying tracks, not a single weed is allowed on the ground. Perfect smooth surface and color - this is the main advantage of this type. Laying the lawn should be carried out very carefully, since the slightest roughness of the surface will immediately catch your eye, as in other types. The composition includes herbs such as: meadow bluegrass, red fescue and perennial ryegas. The main drawback of the stalls is the high cost.

Sports

This coating is more resistant to trampling and tearing. The composition includes fescue, meadow, ryegrass. It is used mainly for football fields and sports grounds.

Caring for it is simpler and consists in weekly watering and shearing. But lawn grass in rolls for sports coverage is more demanding on fertilizers. The lawn requires feeding with mineral substances 3-4 times a year. In spring and summer, it is better to use nitrogen-containing products. In autumn, fertilizers without nitrogen are applied.

Universal

Rolled lawns of this type are suitable for decorating garden and park areas, as well as for picnics and active games. They are quite resistant to hot summer weather and winter frosts, are durable and have a well-groomed appearance.

The composition of planting material may include different varieties of herbs growing up to 6 cm high. If you leave the lawn without proper care, it will not deteriorate, such as ground floor, as well as withstand careless handling. But this does not mean that he does not need to pay attention at all. It is the least expensive and not demanding on watering.

The main quality standards of rolled turf:

dense root system with many white roots,
recently trimmed grass
even bright color
lack of weeds (1-2 plants per 50 meters of leaf are allowed),
uniform thickness from 2 to 4 cm,
good soil without stones (not too sandy or clay).

According to standards, delivered sod should be removed no earlier than yesterday. If you notice a charm on the grass, then you can safely refuse the goods upon delivery. This means that the roll is old or it was not provided with the necessary conditions during transportation. Therefore, choosing a lawn in a store, carefully study the material for damage and ripe spots, if any, it is better to refuse the purchase.

DIY lawn laying

Laying a roll lawn can be carried out both by the seller and independently. This is nothing complicated, you just need to adhere to some rules. It is best to calculate your strengths in advance, it is not recommended to buy more rolls at a time than will be stacked on the same day. Otherwise, it is necessary to carefully pour the remaining rolls and wrap them with burlap, film or tarpaulin to avoid drying out of the roots and vegetation.

DIY lawn laying

Rolled lawn laying technology:

clean the area of plants and stones,
remove the layer of old turf,
make sure that there are no weeds left, if the layer of fertile land is not enough (it should be at least 8 cm), it is necessary to add black soil,
7 days before planting, treat the soil with Fertika spring-summer complex mineral fertilizers (50 g per 1 m²) or use others (lime, compost or peat) depending on the soil composition,
Before laying a rolled lawn, it is necessary to loosen the earth, digging it with a shovel about 15 cm in depth and then level it with a rake (you can also use a board with hard rubber nailed to the edge to break the lumps of soil that the rake will not cope with), or You can use a motor cultivator to speed up the process,
rolls are laid tightly to each other without stretching in length,
it’s very important to finish the edge of the lawn with a whole canvas or half of it, and not trimmings,
residues can be used to cover the middle, but not the edges of the plot,
if during the installation process you found unevenness, then you need to raise the canvas and level the ground,
use a long board to move, so as not to create a surface forcing,
if you find an uneven edge of the canvas - do not try to align it, just cut the protruding fragment,
it is recommended to compact the new lawn that has been laid, it is most convenient to do this with a manual lawn roller of the Elephant type, but you can do it with handy means, for example a metal barrel filled with water or sand
if after laying the lawn in some places you notice cracks - you don’t need to reposition everything again, just fill these places with clean soil without weeds,
it is worth considering that the level of the finished lawn should be about 3 centimeters lower than the troutars or garden paths.

Laying a do-it-yourself lawn does not require special skills or equipment. It is within the power of every gardener or landowner. It should be remembered that the edges of the canvas do not need to be fixed or nailed in any way, it will be enough to firmly press them to the ground.

After laying, water the entire surface abundantly. The first two weeks to use the lawn is not necessary, it is necessary to give the roots time to grow together with the base for greater strength.

A haircut

The first 2 weeks to cut the grass is not worth it. To begin with, it is recommended to cut off only the tips. And when the plants fully take root, then the height of the haircut can correspond to any of your wishes.

Do not let the greenery dry, it should be removed from the lawn immediately after pruning, as it can adversely affect the quality of plants, cause illness and charm. Therefore, it is better to use a lawn mower with a grass catcher or with a fine mulching function.

If you are using a trimmer or a robotic lawnmower, it is advisable to clean the lawn with a garden vacuum cleaner. Mowing an already established lawn is carried out no more than once a week.

Fertilizer application

It is best to apply granular mineral fertilizers before the rain or first water the lawn on your own. When buying rolls, it is advisable to immediately choose top dressing, pay attention to Azofoska for the spring-summer period and Ammophos for autumn fertilizer. Also, others made on the basis of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus are suitable.

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What is a roll lawn

A rolled lawn is a grass on a very dense turf base. All types of lawn are grown in open fields, usually at least 2 years.

During cultivation, due to continuous courtship, fertilizing and timely cutting, a dense green cover is formed, adapted to our climate and a powerful root system.

Types of Lawn

Initially, when choosing a lawn, you need to understand the purpose of the object, carefully analyze the area under laying and answer a few questions:

Is there enough sunlight in the area, or is it constantly in the shade,
Are there adverse environmental conditions?
what is the composition of the soil
municipal facility or private sector,
how often the lawn will walk / run.

Depending on the answer, the lawn itself is selected.

How to choose the right lawn

When buying a rolled lawn, pay attention to the following important conditions:

Grass should be freshly cut (this is the most important!), a few hours before installation. Indicators of stale grass are yellowness (allowed only in the autumn period) and a ripe smell.
Saturated green uniform color herbs.
Height roll grass should be at least 3-5 cm, very low mowing, as a rule, indicates an attempt to hide the flaws.
Density the grass stand should be thick and pleasing to the eye immediately after laying, in a good lawn this parameter has about 50 blades of grass per 1 cm2.
The lawn should be without bald spots, the allowable rate per roll is 10cm2.
Weeds. The manufacturer allows a norm of up to 10% of the area, no more.
Density and strength. Try a simple test: roll and roll the roll back several times, a poor-quality lawn will begin to crumble and tear.
Check carefully root system, on the turf there should be a lot of white roots that allow the lawn to quickly take root in a new place. The root system must be well developed and branched.
Uniform turf thicknessIt is usually 2-5 cm.
Lack of diseases and pests.
As much as possible adapted lawn seeds to the Russian climate.
The turf is missing the right amount of clay, stones or sand.

Care after winter

In early spring, as soon as the snow has melted, an ice crust may form on the soil, which is especially visible early in the morning or late in the evening. It is very important to remove this crust! To do this, as a rule, use either a rake or a broom. This should be done so that there is oxygen access, and the root system is not destroyed.

After the snow melts, all puddles that remain on the surface must be removed. To do this, make small holes in the soil. Also, during snow melt, it is not recommended to walk on the lawn, traces may remain.

Mowing

It is carried out regularly upon reaching a grass stand of a height of more than 1O cm. The mowing height varies depending on the type and purpose of the lawn. In parks, green areas of multi-storey buildings, as well as in private estates where the lawn has a universal purpose, it is recommended to set the cutting height to 8 cm. Sports lawns with a special composition of the lawn mixture are cut to a height of 6 cm or less.

The best time for mowing is morning to 1 °, or after 17 hours, this rule is especially recommended on hot summer days. The knives of the lawn mower must be sharpened and balanced correctly, otherwise the cut will be uneven, the ends of the grass will begin to dry out and lose a lot of moisture.

After mowing, abundant watering is carried out. In the spring before the onset of hot weather, mowing is carried out once a week, in the summer in hot weather the growth of grass stands slows, and the mowing rate also changes - mowing should be done when the grass reaches more than 1 ° C. In the autumn, mowing is also carried out as necessary when the required height is reached. The last mowing is carried out in October so that in winter the lawn leaves slightly grown up.

Fertilizers

For the normal growth and development of lawn grasses, fertilizers must be regularly and correctly applied. Before applying, it is necessary to mow, comb out and aerate.

Fertilizers are applied manually or with a special dispenser, strictly following the manufacturer's recommendations. After fertilizer is applied, it is necessary plentiful watering. It is advisable to carry out this operation on cloudy days. In early spring, as soon as the snow melts, you need to make nitrogen fertilizers. In autumn, before wintering, the rolled lawn must be fertilized with phosphorus and potassium excluding nitrogen.

Regular top dressing will create good conditions for the growth of a dense and strong grass cover. Fertilizing must be done before watering, evenly distributing it throughout the site.

IMPORTANT! Before applying top dressing, it is necessary to consult with a specialist who will select a complex of fertilizers individually for your lawn, taking into account its age, general condition, composition of the grass stand and other important development indicators.

Combing and cleaning

After melting the snow and drying the top layer of grass, it is necessary to perform combing. This will help restore lawn after winter. If the area is small, it is most convenient to comb the lawn with a fan rake, they do not tear out the grass with roots so much, especially if you have young shoots.

If the surface area already makes you sweat, help will come verticutter (scarifier), a tool that will significantly speed up the entire combing process. It is important to comb out all the packed grass, collect it in a pile and take it to a compost pit or burn it.

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