Well, I don't know that there is a lot of rules regarding lawn rolling except that you don't want to use too heavy of a roller. Sounds like you have about the right idea of going 1/2 full on yours. You don't want to roll when the ground is saturated. That causes compaction and can harm the grass. You want just a damp to wet ground. I used to think that the best time to roll would be right as the frost went out and the top inch or 2 of the lawn was really soft, and the roller did the most good in compressing, but that is exactly what you don't want. I would think that if you went 90 degrees to the path you take when mowing would be good.
I know what you mean about wanting to get out and start working in the yard. Seems as that time of year cannot get here fast enough, can it?
There are a couple of lawncare professionals on our site, so I am sure you will get more info on this question.
I know what you mean about wanting to get out and start working in the yard. Seems as that time of year cannot get here fast enough, can it?
There are a couple of lawncare professionals on our site, so I am sure you will get more info on this question.