Do you want to replant your lawn but don't want to wait long for results? Then you are sure to fall back on rolled turf. This immediately shows a closed lawn cover after laying it out. The lush green area tempts you to enter it directly. But is that allowed? We'll tell you how long you shouldn't walk on turf.
In a nutshell
- immediately step-proof, but not resilient
- Avoid walking for the first two weeks
- completely playable after 6 to 8 weeks
New turf
Rolled turf is a type of lawn carpet that is laid in the garden. This is not artificial grass, but a living product. Rolled turf is grown in special nurseries and can then be bought in hardware stores or online. The fresh product should be laid immediately after purchase. It needs direct contact with the breeding ground in order to take root in it. Rolled turf takes less time than conventional lawns to form a complete turf. Due to its rich green color, it quickly gives the impression that it can be fully used immediately. However, this is not the case.
Can you walk directly on newly laid turf?
Notice: After laying out the turf, you have to water it well for about 2 weeks. Water the lawn about 1 to 2 times a day so that it is always root-deep moist. A lawn sprinkler is ideal for this.
When can you step on the turf?
In principle, rolled turf is walkable immediately after it has been laid. So careful walking is possible. However, since the roots of the rolled turf are only connected to the breeding ground after 2 weeks, the turf is not yet resilient. Therefore, it should definitely be spared in the beginning. The following therefore applies in the first 1 to 2 weeks:
- Avoid entering if possible
- Only walk on the turf if absolutely necessary
- as few and large steps as possible
- no violent demeanor
After about 6 to 10 weeks, the turf will be fully rooted. This means that the lawn is now completely resilient and can be played on as normal. Only when there is frost should the turf not be walked on. This causes grass to break off and promotes lawn diseases.
Once laid, rolled turf should not be walked on again.
Tip: You can easily check whether your lawn is already rooted by pulling on the blades of grass at the edge. If you can lift the lawn, the roots are still loose.
Entering the turf too early
Any load on the lawn can cause damage. If the turf is too heavily loaded at the beginning, the roots will be torn out of their positions. As a result, they cannot find a footing in the breeding ground. The lawn then does not grow properly. This can have consequences:
- unsightly gaps in the lawn
- possibly dents in the subsoil
- Balancing or sealing the holes necessary
- Holes as entry points for lawn diseases
Stepping on too early can cause holes in the turf.
notice: The lawn mower is also the cause of some holes. The moisture from watering can make it too heavy and then leave tracks in fresh turf. Therefore, allow the lawn to dry a little before mowing.
frequently asked Questions
May I step onto the turf while it is being laid?jain When creating new rolled turf areas, stepping on them is probably unavoidable. To minimize damage, lay out boards beforehand. The rolled turf should only be walked on via this when it is laid. You can then remove the boards again.
Can my children play on the lawn immediately after laying it out?No. To be on the safe side, you should wait the first two weeks before doing any physical activity. However, you can walk across the lawn to the sandbox with your child or run across it with the dog.
When should you mow turf for the first time?Turf should only be mowed when it is already slightly rooted. This is the case after about a week. The culms are then about 6 cm long. You can now carefully can be shortened by a third with a lawnmower.