The right soil for sowing the lawn
The soil on which lawn is sown should be next to compost and humus also contain clay and sand. Depending on the soil conditions, the soil may have to be prepared.
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Components of the turf soil
Experts recommend the following soil mix for optimal grass growth:
- about 50% compost
- a humus content of 30 to 40%
- a 10 to 20% share of sand
- fertilizer
The pH value of the earth is ideally between 5.5 and 6.5.
In such a loose soil mixture, the seeds can sprout well and the young grasses develop well. However, such soil is rarely found in the garden. Therefore, it must be prepared with the necessary ingredients. In the case of a completely new system, you can also use pre-packaged Lawn soil shop in the specialist market.
A loamy soil needs a plentiful supply of compost and some sand. If the soil is too sandy, it can also be improved by using compost. Including the incorporation of Rock flour(€ 12.33 at Amazon *) serves to improve the soil.
The suitability of potting soil
This soil is specially formulated for potted or container plants. It contains up to 90% peat, a lot of humus and various fibers. It also contains lime and sufficient fertilizer for the first few weeks. This is mostly the so-called NPK fertilizer, which consists of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P) and potassium (K).
Potted plants feel good here, they can take root well, and they have enough food and water. Lawn seeds will certainly grow well in this earth and also grow satisfactorily. There Potting soil however, if the structure is loose and ideally does not collapse and compact, it is unlikely to be able to withstand the stress on the turf.
Lawn that grows on potting soil may still be walkable on, but play will certainly damage the lawn.
Of course, potting soil can be used for minor repairs to the existing lawn.
