What Is A Lawn Roller

Cardboard drum Another advantage of this homemade lawn-roller equipment is that it is lightweight and as such won't lead to soil compaction.

Are lawn rollers any good?

In a word, no. As lawn care experts, we actually never recommend rolling a lawn, and any reputable lawn maintenance company in your area would agree. Rolling your lawn in an effort to flatten it never achieves what people expect it to do. You would need a steam roller to be able to effectively smooth out bumps.

Should I use a roller on my new lawn?

Finally, your new turf lawn requires a good rolling, which will even out any small bumps, firm down the turf, squeeze out pockets of air, and help bond the grass roots to the soil.