The grass can be rolled using a normal motor mower with the blades disengaged in late February or early March - provided the lawn has been cut and brushed as required during winter.

Subsequent rollings should be with a roller and the lawn should be rolled in as many directions as possible. In the early stages it is important not to over do the rolling as the soil will become compacted, this spoils drainage and prevents air reaching the grass roots. During this period an occasional spiking with needle spikes can be carried out to relive any surface compaction caused by the initial rolling.