Is a Lawn Roller Necessary?

There's no need to use a heavy-duty roller that will just over compact your soil. If you have clay-like soil, avoid rolling. It will compact your soil even more, making it harder for your grass to get the air, nutrients, and water it needs. Do not roll every year.

Should I use a roller on my lawn?

You should not roll your lawn. ... The reality is, in a domestic lawn, rolling may help to level the lawn but will damage the soil by compacting the surface. This will compress the soil, drive out the air pockets and create a difficult environment for the grass roots.

What is the point of a lawn roller?

Lawn rollers are heavy cylinders that are attached to an axle and either towed behind a garden tractor or pulled by hand to smooth topsoil and flatten out bumpy or irregular yards. They're often used when seeding a new lawn as a way to press the seeds into the topsoil and improve the germination process.