Before creating a new lawn, you should be clear about the use, soil type, location and preferences. Because there are different types of lawn possible, which we present in our lawn guide. Here you can find out everything you need to know about lawn seeds.
Everyone has a lawn - it can't be that difficult! Most gardening newbies who are still - or not yet - green behind the ears think like this or something like that. But even though the lawn system seems trivial at first: Just choosing the right seeds will pave the way for your dream lawn. So that you pick the right seeds, we explain which lawn is the right one for your garden.
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- Creating a new lawn: which mixture do I need?
- Conclusion: which grass seeds to buy?
- Creating a new lawn: does turf make sense?
- Improving an existing lawn: how to do it
- What to consider when creating or improving lawns
Creating a new lawn: which mixture do I need?
When it comes to creating new lawns, there isn't one solution for everyone. Different locations differ in terms of weather conditions, exposure and soil. In order to meet these conditions, the turf-seed mixtures used in each case must also be composed differently. If the right seeds are used from the outset, you avoid later trouble with weeds, moss, poor growth and high maintenance costs.
But which lawn is right for you? We have created a decision-making aid that takes into account the soil and the subsequent use of the lawn - so you can see at a glance which lawn seeds you should buy.
| conditions | Recommended lawn |
|---|---|
| Very good, loamy, sandy soil, rich in humus, without deep compaction. Location in full sun. |
Any lawn for use is possible, it is recommended Sports and play lawns. Ornamental lawns (RSM 1.1) and golf lawns (RSM 4) that require intensive care are also possible. |
| Light, poor soil with a high proportion of sand and little humus without deep compaction. Sunny to partially shaded location. Low rainfall. |
It is recommended for the home garden area Dry grass. For areas that are not accessible, landscaped lawns are suitable for Dry locations (RSM 7.2). |
| Medium-quality soil with little or no compaction. Sunny to partially shaded location without deep shade. A lot is walked on and used, e.g. B. for garden parties, for playing or for sports. |
Any kind of grass can be used. More durable is recommended Sports and play lawns. |
| Medium-quality soil with little or no compaction. Location partly in deep shade for many hours of the day. |
Is recommended Shadow lawn, which is also used in the sunny areas of the area so that a uniform surface is created. |
| Normal, nutrient-rich to nutrient-poor soil. Area is hardly or not at all stepped on. | Bee pasture, Butterfly willow or Beneficial meadow are recommended and very easy to care for. Landscape lawns (RSM 7.1) are also possible, but visually less appealing. For large areas: RSM 8.1 possible for biotope areas with a large variety of species. |
| Heavily compacted, stony subsoil. Sunny to shady location. |
Parking lot lawns / gravel lawns (RSM 5.1) are recommended. |
Tip: If you want to create a lawn under normal conditions, but want to spend less time and water on watering in summer, we also recommend a dry lawn like ours Plantura dry grass in premium quality. Dry lawns are also known as “water-saving lawns” because they have to be watered significantly less in dry phases than normal lawns. But it has a slightly different look than one Utility lawn.
Conclusion:Which grass seeds to buy?
Most home gardens come with one Sports and play lawns excellent because it grows well in normal soils and conditions. If there is a lot of shade, drought or a very compacted soil, a special lawn is required. Also easy to care for Meadows of flowers are an option for little-used areas. When choosing a lawn-seed mixture, always pay attention to the information provided by the manufacturer. At Plantura, we believe in sustainable growth. We therefore provide our entire Plantura lawn family with detailed instructions and provide you with all further information in various special articles - for example in our extensive lawn guide.
Creating a new lawn: does turf make sense?
If you want to green an area with lawn very quickly, rolled turf can be an option for you. Here, too, there is a - albeit smaller - selection of special turf turf, which are designed for dry areas, shade, only for decoration or for sporting activities. However, laying turf is not as easy as it seems and the price per square meter is of course much higher than sowing it yourself. In addition, sowing your own seeds is more environmentally friendly than using turf. This is finally produced elsewhere, occupies agriculturally usable areas, is fertilized with mineral fertilizers and then extracted with the help of machines and transported to you. A careful one Comparison of turf and lawn sowing So it's worth it.
Improving an existing lawn: how to do it
Do you have a lawn that has been neglected for years, is full of weeds or moss and has no vigor? The first thing to do is to decide: Is it worth saving the lawn? This can be worthwhile if there are still many lawn plants to be seen over the entire area. In this case it will be deep first mowed, afterward scarified and - with compacted soils - also ventilated (aerated). Then a mainly organic lawn fertilizer like ours is used Plantura organic lawn fertilizer and maybe lime used. Finally, the sowing of a suitable lawn-seed mixture follows. If the area consists almost entirely of moss or weeds, it is best to plow it up and the Newly sown lawn.
tip: Remember: The later lawn should be uniform. You should therefore decide either for lawn regeneration or for a completely new system.
What to consider when creating or improving lawns
The right time
New lawns and repairs can generally be carried out between April and October. The ideal period is either late April to early May or in autumn between September and October. It is important that the temperatures during sowing are permanently above 12 ° C so that optimal germination conditions exist for the young lawn.
Which type of lawn is the best?
Seed mixtures for lawns always consist of several genera, species and varieties of grass. No type of lawn is good, bad or the very best per se. But they have different strengths and weaknesses. The trick is to choose the right mix, i.e. the right type of lawn, for your own conditions and needs. This is done with ease using the table provided above, which will help you find the right type of lawn for your garden.
The lawn overseeding
If your lawn is actually still quite acceptable, but only grows slowly and shows small gaps, this is an easy one Overseeding - a faster mini lawn regeneration, so to speak - the right way to get your green going again.
The lawn repair
Are there only a few larger holes in your lawn - for example, caused by molehills or by storing heavy objects on the lawn for a long time? Then one is Lawn repair the right choice for you. For example, you can use our Plantura lawn repair use.
