John2189 590 #1 Posted April 2 Who all rolls the lawn while mowing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 56,594 #2 Posted April 2 I would if @Achto would quit borrowing it ... 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 31,804 #3 Posted April 2 1 hour ago, John2189 said: Who all rolls the lawn while mowing? Instead of doing it while mowing, I make special event of it. The C141 - 8-speed with the tranny selected to Low 2 or Low 1, Throttle set at about 3/4 position, Ear buds in, Beverage in hand & away we go. Usually about a 3 drink job. 4 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 31,406 #4 Posted April 2 1 hour ago, Achto said: Usually about a 3 drink job. Who's lawn do you typically end up on...? 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 46,072 #5 Posted April 3 I roll mine right after the frost leaves and we have some heavy rain. This is always before the first mowing. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 573 #6 Posted April 3 I’ve always been confused about this. Aeration is done to open up the compacted soil and to help seed from over seeding germinate. doesnt rolling compact the soil defeating the purpose of aeration? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 8,861 #7 Posted April 3 More seat time. Roll it to smooth it out, then aerate it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Streetrodchev 1,122 #8 Posted April 3 I roll as a separate task. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 8,827 #9 Posted April 3 11 hours ago, JimSraj said: I’ve always been confused about this. Aeration is done to open up the compacted soil and to help seed from over seeding germinate. doesnt rolling compact the soil defeating the purpose of aeration? It all depends on the soil, in many cases you can do more harm than good when rolling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 66,069 #10 Posted April 3 12 hours ago, JimSraj said: I’ve always been confused about this. Aeration is done to open up the compacted soil and to help seed from over seeding germinate. doesnt rolling compact the soil defeating the purpose of aeration? I aerate and then roll the plugs that came up from the aeration. Aerator really messes up the mole runs and the roller leaves them where the mower won't hit them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My_horse 118 #11 Posted April 3 I roll before mowing the first time if I see a lot of mole tunnels. Not any this year. So I’m just going to aerate this year, then fertilize. gotta get the stones out of it first. Did a lot more plowing this year so at least they’re not thrown as far. powerbrooms rule. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonytoro416 1,318 #12 Posted April 4 If there are moles it’s because there are grubs. Treat for grubs, no moles 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
My_horse 118 #13 Posted April 4 15 hours ago, Tonytoro416 said: If there are moles it’s because there are grubs. Treat for grubs, no moles Yep. I treated for them last year and it seems to have worked. No mole tunnels or spots where skunks dig for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 46,072 #14 Posted April 4 I fed my moles a good dose of Wheel Horse carbon monoxide over 10 years ago. Haven't seen a mole since. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
702854boy 776 #15 Posted April 5 Don't let PETA see this 8 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: I fed my moles a good dose of Wheel Horse carbon monoxide over 10 years ago. Haven't seen a mole since. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
