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It measures 48 inches in length and 18 inches in width and 24 inches in width, and weighs, when empty 60 pounds, it offers you easy storage and maneuverability. Best used for large and spacious yards, it will quickly and efficiently connect the seeds with soil, or connecting the sod rolls once you’ve placed them in shape. Thanks to its round and fine edges, there will be no gauge left in the soil after you use it while thanks to its poly-drum there will be no dents or rust. Additionally, it comes with a 90-day warranty from the moment of your purchase.
Filling
It is able to hold both water and sand and it can hold up to 54 gallons of filling. However, once filled is will be quite heavy, weighing up to 485 pounds. It has a large hole diameter, 1.625 inches, with the thread size 1.5 inches, for easier filling and emptying.
Accessories
It is not only beginner friendly, coming with a set of instructions for its assembly, but it can also be equipped to a garden tractor. Additionally, it comes with a scraper bar, that will automatically fee it from debris stuck around your roller.
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- Can be filled with both water and sand
- Can be used with a lawn tractor
- Easy to store, keep, maintain
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- Some complained about the drain plug
- There were some complaints regarding its frame durability
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| Easy to use, beginner- friendly instructions and great time endurance, it is a fantastic way to keep your lawn flat and beautiful |
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Ideal for any type of frost damaged lawn; its extra-large 24-inch diameter will flatten any type of heaves, molehills or heavy soils. You can fill it up with sand or water, according to your preferences, as it can support up to 76 gallons. However, it is quite heavy, once filled, going to up 690 pounds. Thanks to its rounded edges it will never destroy your perfect soil. As soon as you finish your job with it, it can easily be drained, thanks to its 1.625-inch diameter hole and 1.5-inch thread size, in order to be able to manually maneuver it and store it, as it weighs, when empty is only 64 pounds. It is ideal for packing down newly sewn seeds or sod, this type of tow-behind roller will make your job a lot easier on dry soil.
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- Easy to assemble and store
- Good with high ground spots
- Beginner friendly
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- Some complained about it missing parts
- There were some complaints about its material
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| Especially useful for large yards or hard-to flatten grounds, this equipment offers versatility and freedom of movement |
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It is made of smooth-finished plastic, with a rust-resistant poly drum and it measures 18 inches in length and 24 inches in width. Efficient to smooth and flatten the soil, there will be no more heaves made from moles or frost and no more ‘bald’ spots in your, otherwise, perfect green lawn. With a removable and universal hitch for push or pull, depending on your method, its removable drain plug makes it easy to fill and empty with the help of a regular garden hose, as it can hold 250 pounds of water. Easy to handle, maneuver and store when empty, as it weighs 20 pounds, it also has a well-designed channel bar, right above the roller, which will make sure there is no excess debris or dirt, thus, it will never get stuck with additional dirt or debris. It also comes with 1 year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Can be used both manually and with a tractor
- Rust-free materials
- 1 year warranty
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- Some people complained about it leaking
- There were some complaints about it rusting quickly
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| It can be either pushed or towed; this equipment is great when you wish to flatten your lawn manually or by using the power of a tractor. |
Goplus Heavy Duty Poly Roller
4. Goplus Heavy Duty Poly Roller
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With an “U” shaped handle for a more comfortable push and pull maneuverability, it is easy to operate. It has a removable drain plug which allows you to easily fill it up with 16 gallons of water and it will roughly weight 150 pounds when full. It measures 19.5 inches in length, 16 inches in depth and 49.5 in height and its drum is made of steel, while its surface is spray-treated to prevent rust. In addition, it has rolled rounded edges for the best rolling results, as it will not damage your lawn when turning. It weighs less than 20 pounds when empty, thus providing you with mobility and easy maneuverability. Additionally, it offers you the freedom of choosing how you want to use it, by pushing or towing it behind another gardening tool.
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- Easy to use, either manually or with a tractor
- Round edges for lawn safety
- U-handle for comfort
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- Some complained about it having inadequate pieces and not being durable
- There were some complaints about it rusting quickly
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| With an U-shaped handle for hand comfort, it can be easily used on your lawn |
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It can not only flatten the land but also assist you as you mow your grass. It can be used with or without a bagger attachment while it provides your grass a unique pattern: checkered, stripes or diamond-shaped angles, swirls and turns, with the power of sand over freshly cut grass. It can be easily attached to 20 or 22 inches walk-behind mowers while all the equipment it requires for assembly is a Phillips screwdriver. It measures 13 inches in width, 16.50 inches in depth and 24 inches in height and it has the capacity of holding up to 16-20 gallons of dry sand. Weighing only 4.55 pounds when empty you can easily store and move it around.
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- Attachable to almost any walk-behind mowers
- Easy to use and install
- Great for professional looking lawn style
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- Some complained about it being time consuming to fill with sand
- There were some complaints about it not generating a clear pattern
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| You do not have to waste time flattening and mowing the lawn separately. Now you can do them at the same time with breathtaking results. |
6. Lawn Stryper LM408111B
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It can be attached to any 20-22-inch residential walk behind, self-propelled and push lawn mowers, while it can also shape the grass in whatever design you want. Coming in three different colors, black, green and red, you can match it with your other gardening tools for a more professional look, and it can work with or without a bagger. Thanks to its easy-to-attach system, it can be assembled and fully working in 15 minutes with the help of a screwdriver. It can hold up to 16-20 pounds of dry sand. It measures 25.5 inches in length, 10 inches in width and 5.8 inches in depth and it weighs only 8.85 pounds when empty. Thus, you can easily store it and maneuver it. Additionally, it comes with a pattern guide for you to style your lawn to your liking.
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- Adjustable to a wide range of lawn mowers
- Easy to use and install
- Great for professional looking lawn style
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- Some complained about not being able to back up with it equipped
- There were some complaints regarding its durability
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| Mowing and styling your lawn has never been easier. Two-in-one operation, flattening your front yard while giving it a professional look at the same time, you won’t ever again have to waste time to get a professional |
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It measures 65 inches in length, 27.5 inches in width and 24.5 inches in depth, and is more on the heavy side as it weighs 225 pounds, when empty. It can be filled only with water, so you have to drain it whenever the temperature goes below 32 degrees F. It has a large capacity of 1150 pounds and it is recommended to use Ethylene Glycol Anti-Freeze together with the water you fill it with. It comes with a tethered drain plug which comes in handy when you wish to fill or drain it quickly. It has a durable steel frame that will last you for years, an attractive and durable powder coat finish, which gives it excellent scratch and weather resistance, and it has heavy-duty towing brackets to ensure the lawn roller won’t come loose. Its heavy-duty drawbar attaches to most tractors and ATVs, and it can easily smooth out ruts or mole tunnels, but it is advised not to go with it over rocks, stone or slate. Thanks to its smooth edges you won’t have to worry about it leaving tracks in your lawn. It comes with a 1-year warranty from the moment of your purchase.
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- Smooth edges
- Large capacity
- Scratch and weather resistant finish
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- It can be filled only with water
- It is quite heavy even when empty
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If you have a large lawn, then this will definitely help you cut in half the time spent evening your terrain. While it is on the heavy side even when empty, it is capable of flattening any ruts or mole tunnels, and thanks to its universal hitch, it can fit most ATVs or tractors.
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How to care for your lawn
Everyone wishes to have a beautiful and luxurious lawn, a lawn that will be deemed the most breathtaking one from the neighborhood. With green shades and colors, the jewel that sits in your yard will tell the world how much you care about it; or, on the contrary, how much you neglect it. Thus it is best to always care for your lawn.
But not many know how to properly take care of grass, despite it not that pretentious, at the first glance. However, when you take a second glance, there are several grass types to choose from and almost all of them have peculiar conditions in which they thrive. So, in order to have the best lawn out there, know what type of grass you wish to have.
Grass types and uses
Before you jump to the grass itself, think about what you intend to do with your lawn. Do you have children? Pets? Does your house stay in shade most of the year, or is it lightened up by the sun all day round? What about the climate? And last but not least, what would you like to plant? Do you wish to take your chances at planting the seeds of your new lawn, or do you like to have something faster, like a sod? Think about your choices and choose what suits your house best.
- ‘Tough’ grass – best for active families which like to practice sports. An example of this type of grass is the sport-turf one: hybrid Bermuda or zoysia.
- ‘Sunny’ grass – dormant during winter time, it is drought-tolerant. Types of this grass are Kikuyu and zoysia. But, as a downside, this type of grass requires often grooming.
- ‘Shade’ grass – a cold season variety, this type of grass – Kentucky Bluegrass – has a high tolerance for shade. It spreads fast and can be used to fill out spots
Seasonal grass
As seasons change, you might want to try something new, as a green lawn even in grey, rainy days is a great way to brighten up your mood. If so, there are several types of grass you can consider then next time you want to make a change.
- ‘Cold’ grass types – Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, Fine Fescue, Tall Fescue
- Transitional grass types – Zoysia Grass, Bermuda Grass
- ‘Warm’ grass type – St. Augustine Grass, Centipede Grass, Bahia
Keeping your lawn healthy is also important, regardless of what type of grass you wish to plant. So, be sure to keep weeds out, to aerate the soil and water it plenty. If you see any spot of dry, dead, grass, be sure to replenish it with a fresh batch. Of course, do not forget to fertilize the future grass seeds if you wish to have your perfect lawn back, next season.
