Many homeowners resort to landscaping with the help of planting decorative grass varieties. Today, there are a sufficient number of methods for sowing lawns. However, for those who save their time and energy, the roll-up option will be the best option. The simplicity and unpretentiousness of this method earned him wide popularity, however, even this method requires some knowledge. Namely, the choice of the most suitable time for its laying, as well as the features and rules of this procedure.
Is it possible to lay a rolled lawn in autumn
Many owners of sites who decided to lay a rolled natural decorative coating, the question arises, is it possible to carry out this procedure in the fall. The answer to this question is unequivocal - yes. But the timing will vary depending on the climatic and weather conditions of the region. The main thing is to have time to do this before the onset of frost or the beginning of the season of prolonged rains.
After the purchase, it is recommended to lay the grass cover no later than within the next 2-3 days. If, for some reason, the procedure cannot be performed right away, you can extend the life of the lawn by unrolling each roll and subsequent heavy watering.
- Despite some misconceptions, if you lay a rolled lawn in the autumn, you can get the following advantages:
- no need for irrigation;
- with the onset of spring, decorative flooring will show its beauty much earlier than that laid in the spring;
- the possibility of storage in rolls on a pallet (pallet) gives additional time for soil preparation.
It is known that in the winter months it will take a little longer to root decorative grass. But this has its advantages. For example, if necessary, the rolls can be shifted to another, more suitable place for them.
When is it better to lay a rolled lawn
You can plant decorative grass at any time of the year, except, of course, in winter.
So, depending on the season, styling is carried out:
- In the spring - with the first thaw, all plants begin to get out of hibernation and, from the point of view of biological processes, are ready for transplantation. However, it will not work to equip the lawn during this period and this is due to the fact that in spring the rolls with vegetation are not sold, because after winter they have an unsightly appearance (due to freezing, the green cover dies). Therefore, before the decorative flooring arrives on the market, it undergoes preliminary preparation: it is combed out to get rid of dry grass, then it is given time for the green mass to grow again, and then fertilizers are applied and the final mowing is carried out. Usually, the entire recovery period after a cold takes at least 1.5 months. It goes on sale in early May. At the same time, natural coating can be laid on the site.
- In summer - This time of year is considered the period of the greatest growth of ornamental grass. You can plant a lawn at any time. However, in conditions of stable heat, when the air temperature reaches + 35 ° C and above, additional abundant watering will be required. This must be done immediately, and the amount of water should be such that small puddles form on the lawn. This will help the grass root faster and easier to transfer the transplant injury to a new location.
- Fall - as already mentioned, you can plant a lawn in the autumn period, however, until the first freezing of the soil. At the same time, September is considered the most suitable time for such a procedure. This is due to the condition of the soil - it is warm enough and moistened.
Features and rules for laying the lawn
In order to make the decorative flooring well and take root as quickly as possible, you should strictly follow its laying technology.
- The first step is the preparation of the soil - cleaning of garbage and weed grass.
- Next is the laying of the drainage layer. To do this, remove the topsoil, and then lay a dense layer of pebbles and sand. Then the land is returned to its place and rammed a little.
- Rolls with decorative grass should be laid out exclusively in a straight line. If there are significant irregularities, they are pre-sprinkled with soil and leveled.
- The canvases with the lawn are staggered so that the next layer is half shifted relative to the previous one. This approach provides the most snug fit.
- At the borders of the site, the formation of the edging is carried out, removing the extra edges of the roll with a knife or shovel.
- Then a special skating rink is passed along the lawn, thus contributing to its shrinkage.
Choosing a rolled lawn, the owners get a fairly profitable and most convenient option for the refinement of personal plots. Following the rules of storage and installation, as well as carrying out all the care measures in the future, the green decorative cover will be able to please with its juicy and bright appearance throughout the year.