Rasenrakel
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Why, when and how to sand the lawn?
A lush green and a healthy and even lawn are the dream of every garden lover. To make this dream come true, regular maintenance is essential. A particularly important measure in this regard is sanding the lawn. But why is it so important, when is the best time to do it and what is the best way to do it? Here you will find out in brief what you need to know about sanding the lawn.
Why sand?
The problem: The more your lawn is used, the more the soil is compacted. This happens quite automatically over the years, but also already during the construction of a new house by heavy machinery. Unevenness, waterlogging, moss formation and weak lawn growth due to too firm soil and too little oxygen to the roots are the result.
The solution: sanding the lawn. What has been contributing to a dense and lush green on soccer fields and golf courses for many years has also long been a must for professionals in the home garden: sanding the lawn. This is because sand not only smoothes out unevenness, but also loosens the soil, thus providing natural drainage and more oxygen.
The result is not only a very level, but also a strong, healthy and rich green lawn like on the golf course!
When to sand?
Sanding the lawn with the Rasenrakel is an effective way to improve the soil and promote lawn growth. But of course, the right time for sanding is also crucial to achieve optimal results. The ideal time for sanding the lawn is clearly its main growth months: April, May, June, July, August and September, but also spring and autumn can be used very well for a smaller amount of lawn sand for soil improvement.
How to sand?
To get the best results from sanding the lawn and really help the soil, you shouldn't just sprinkle the sand on the lawn. Of course, that doesn't help.
Ideally, you should proceed in the following steps:
1. mow the lawn briefly, 2. scarify (or even aerify), 3. remove lawn thatch thoroughly (if necessary, run it again with a rotary mower with good suction), 4. pour sand coarsely on the lawn and then spread it with the landscape rake , 5. use the Rasenrakel work the sand into the surface.
The problem: The more your lawn is used, the more the soil is compacted. This happens quite automatically over the years, but also already during the construction of a new house by heavy machinery. Unevenness, waterlogging, moss formation and weak lawn growth due to too firm soil and too little oxygen to the roots are the result.
The solution: sanding the lawn. What has been contributing to a dense and lush green on soccer fields and golf courses for many years has also long been a must for professionals in the home garden: sanding the lawn. This is because sand not only smoothes out unevenness, but also loosens the soil, thus providing natural drainage and more oxygen.
The result is not only a very level, but also a strong, healthy and rich green lawn like on the golf course!
Sanding the lawn with the Rasenrakel is an effective way to improve the soil and promote lawn growth. But of course, the right time for sanding is also crucial to achieve optimal results. The ideal time for sanding the lawn is clearly its main growth months: April, May, June, July, August and September, but also spring and autumn can be used very well for a smaller amount of lawn sand for soil improvement.
To get the best results from sanding the lawn and really help the soil, you shouldn't just sprinkle the sand on the lawn. Of course, that doesn't help.
Ideally, you should proceed in the following steps:
1. mow the lawn briefly, 2. scarify (or even aerify), 3. remove lawn thatch thoroughly (if necessary, run it again with a rotary mower with good suction), 4. pour sand coarsely on the lawn and then spread it with the landscape rake , 5. use the Rasenrakel work the sand into the surface.