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Why Roll Grass Seed?

A healthy lawn provides higher property values, better water and air quality around your home, and a place to play. When establishing a new lawn, rolling the seed bed is an important step in the process.

  1. Roller Types

    • Lawn rollers are hollow drums that are filled with water. Adjusting the amount of water affects the weight of the roller. Rollers can be hand-pushed or may be attached to a tractor for large or sloping areas.

    Benefits

    • Seeds need contact with the soil in order to grow properly; seedling development is poor in loose soil. Using a roller on a newly seeded lawn ensures this contact, improving germination. Rolling also firms the soil surface and eliminates rough areas.

    Procedure

    • After gently raking the grass seed into the top 1/4 inch of soil, roll the seed bed with a lawn roller. Use a roller half full of water.

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Growing Grass
  1. Grass Seed for a Thin Lawn
  2. Is It Good to Let Grass Go to Seed?
  3. Grass Lawn Seeds
  4. When to Overseed Grass Seed
  5. Annual Rye Seed for a Lawn
  6. Why Grass Turns Yellow & Dies
  7. Why Won't My Grass Seeds Germinate?
  8. Step-by-Step Seeding Your Lawn
  9. Grass Seed Planting Times
  10. Why Is My Lawn Light Green?
  11. Slow-Growing Grass Seed
  12. Why Use a Lawn Roller?

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