This year, many families prefer to splash around in the pool in their own garden. We have a few tips here so that the lawn doesn't have to suffer too much.
- A garden pool * ensures cool freshness and bathing fun on your own property in summer.
- The lawn is usually left behind - and in the worst case it starts to rot.
- We have tips for you to help your lawn survive the summer.
Garden pools have never been as popular as they were in summer 2020: Because outdoor pools have Corona measures and lakes are overcrowded with bathers, many people prefer to use their own garden - much to the chagrin of the lawn. The garden pools not only flatten the blades of grass, but also rob them of oxygen. As a result, the lawn dries out or even begins to rot - which in turn creates an unpleasant smell. Use the following tips to protect your lawn in summer.
Place the pool on wooden pallets: more air for the lawn
Since the putrefaction is caused by a lack of oxygen, you should look for ways to give the lawn under the pool some air: this works best with wooden pallets from the hardware store, which are as stable as possible. When the pool is placed on top, the air can still circulate a little. However, this method is best suited for smaller inflatable pools that do not hold more than 1,000 liters .
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As soon as the Euro pallets are on the lawn - usually several have to be lined up so that the pool has space - you should use a spirit level to ensure that the surface is as level as possible. Then cover the pallets with tarpaulin so that splinters of wood do not accidentally drill into the pool and cause holes.
Protect the lawn: place the pool on the terrace
Usually you should avoid setting up the pool on a hard surface such as the terrace - after all, there is a risk of injury when jumping into the cool water . You can counteract this by placing plastic mats, mats or pond liners underneath. Such mats can also be used for pool use on the lawn, but they do not prevent the grass from rotting - the air supply is still cut off. Special documents usually only serve to protect the pool.
If you decide to place the pool on the terrace, you should also check whether there is a cavity underneath. Large pools can quickly hold several 1,000 liters and should not be set up on surfaces that are in danger of collapsing.
Also interesting : families have to dismantle paddling pools - so that burglars don't drown in them.
Pool in the garden: mowing the lawn to protect against rot
The lawn should only be set up in the garden for the weekend? Then protect your lush green a little by mowing it briefly beforehand . It can still dry out, but it can no longer rot as quickly. If you want to set up your pool permanently, it is sometimes worthwhile to completely remove the lawn at this point . Outside the bathing season, you can simply hide the "bald" area behind flower pots or a layer of mulch.
Alternatively, you can re-sow the lawn, whereby it often takes a while for the green stalks to sprout again - and then the next bathing fun may be due again. It is faster, but more expensive, with a turf. However, the pool may also be able to be moved the next time the water is changed so that the same area is not always stressed. (fk) * Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.
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