Suitable bulb varieties
Bulbs that bloom in spring are suitable for the green lawn. Crocuses and daffodils can easily break through even thick sward. But tulips, squill and co. Can also be planted.
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However, it is important to have a thorough understanding of the living conditions that the lawn offers. This is the only way to choose the right variety. Tulips, for example, like it rich in nutrients and dry soil in summer.
If the soil and location prove to be optimal they will perennial bulbs sprout anew every year. You will even make daughter onions and
run wild.
The problem with mowing the lawn
In principle, flower bulbs can be planted in any lawn, provided that the soil and sunlight are right. One important point, however, is often not considered: how often the lawn is mowed.
In order for an onion flower to bloom, it must be able to grow in peace. It must therefore not be caught by the lawn mower. This can be easily implemented in natural gardens, as they are not mowed as often. Otherwise the flower areas must be left out when mowing the lawn.
Tips
Bulbs after flowering need their leaves to recharge their batteries until they wither by themselves. Keep it out when mowing if you want it to bloom splendidly in the following year.
Ideal planting time
Autumn is ideal for this endeavor. The lawn can be planted from mid-September to the end of December. However, the ground must not be frozen. If autumn turns out to be very mild, a later planting date is advantageous.
Plant in tuffs
In order for flower bulbs to come into their own in the lawn, they are usually planted in tuffs. The smaller the onion variety, the more specimens are grouped together. While with tulips and Daffodils 15 onions already give a nice result, should be at least 25 pieces to be planted.
Tips
Voles can also search for food under lawns. Protect the bulbs from voles with a Plant basket,(€ 12.99 at Amazon *) which is offered in stores specifically for this purpose.
This is how it is planted
Equipped with a small rake, spade and an onion flower planter can start:
- Cut out the lawn with a spade
- A division into small squares is ideal
- Remove the grass cover about 10 cm deep with the spade
- Loosen up the earth
- Put onions and press down
- Put the lawn cover back on
- water well
Note:
The planting depth of twice the length of the bulb also applies to planting in the lawn. There should be an onion-width gap between two onions.