Rollrasen – schnell und unkompliziert?

If you're looking to redesign your garden or have just built a new house, you're likely facing quite a few questions. What kind of lawn, where should the flowerbeds go, how big should the patio be? If you need a quick solution, one answer is definitely: sod (roll-out lawn).

Sod is a fast solution. It's easy and quick to lay, looks good, and transforms earthy areas into a green oasis in no time. But, like anything, sod has its pros and cons. So, your new garden needs to be well-planned.

It's often said that size doesn't matter, but when it comes to sod (roll-out lawn), it actually does—at least the size of your garden. The price for sod typically ranges between 5 to 7 Euros per square meter. So, it's definitely worth considering carefully how much area you want to cover with it. If you have a garden spanning several hundred square meters, you should be prepared for costs in the thousands.

Therefore, sod is excellently suited for small gardens that you want to transform into green oases with little effort and in the shortest possible time. However, if you want to use a large garden faster, you can certainly still opt for the quick and easy solution that sod provides.

If you've ever bought a cheap product only to find that the brand's higher price was justified, you can probably guess that not all sod is created equal. Even in the business of roll-out greenery, there are some bad apples.

Bargain offers often warrant caution. The sod might be of inferior quality. Thorough consultation beforehand is always a good sign. During a discussion, you can figure out which type of lawn best suits your needs, what's feasible and sensible, and what the final cost will be. Trying to save money in the wrong place makes little sense in this particular case.

If you choose sod for your garden, be aware that your design options are somewhat limited. If you're hoping for flowing transitions between different types of lawn, you won't achieve them with sod. Each roll typically contains only one grass variety. Therefore, creating a seamless transition from, say, a utility lawn to a shade lawn is less feasible with sod than with direct seeding. While transitions are possible, they likely won't look as fluid as you might desire. However, if you've already decided on a single type of lawn, sod is definitely a quick and hassle-free solution.