Varieties, preparation and sowing

Minimum requirements for the location - less is not possible

The title Shadow lawn is a little misleading, because even shadow lawn seeds do not germinate in full shade. If you create such a lawn, a minimum of light should be available for photosynthesis as an indispensable requirement of growth. This is how the location for shadow lawns should be:

• Partially shaded light conditions, e.g. B. under deciduous trees, along walls, bushes or fences
• Nutrient-rich, humus soil
• Gladly freshly damp, without the risk of waterlogging
• Ideally with a pH of 6-7

If you create a shady lawn under conifers, you will not enjoy it for long. Cedars, firs and pines, as shallow roots, remove the livelihood of any lawn. To be on the safe side with regard to the nutrient content and pH value, we recommend a professional beforehand Soil analysis.

Which lawn seeds can accept shade without complaint - an overview

Top quality shadow grass seeds always consist of a sophisticated mix of specially suitable noble grasses. The following types of grass are able to act as Lawn seeds To tolerate shadows good-naturedly:

• Lägerrispe (Poa supina)
• Grove (Poa nemoralis)
• Deceptive red fescue (Festuca rubra)
• German ryegrass (Lolium perenne)
• Red ostrich grass (Agrostis capillaris)
• Common bluegrass (Poa trivialis)

The Lägerrispe is considered the secret queen among noble grasses. No grass can get by with less light intensity and knows how to tolerate shade as lawn seeds. Since the noble plant is also extremely demanding in terms of breeding, corresponding products prove to be comparatively high-priced. The investment is still worthwhile, as Lägerrispe is unsurpassed in terms of durability and assertiveness at the same time. Even a share of 5-10 percent in the seed ensures the best shade tolerance.

Shadow lawn compared to other types of lawn

Before creating a new lawn, the criteria for the best possible type of lawn at the chosen location should be checked. In addition, we recommend an assessment with regard to care requirements and durability. The low demands on the lighting conditions, for example, does not imply that shady lawns are also particularly hard-wearing.

The actual light intensity at the location can be determined with a simple light measuring device, such as that used by photographers or aquarium owners. Based on the result, make an informed decision about the ideal one Type of lawn for your garden.

Good ground preparation is half the battle - that's how it works

In order to green dusky areas with shadow lawn seeds, a few things must be observed before sowing. If the soil temperature has settled at a level of 8-10 degrees Celsius in spring, the time window for sowing shadow lawn seeds opens. So that lawn seeds can tolerate shade at all, the soil should come as close as possible to the ideal conditions. This is how it works:

• Clean the area of ​​all rubbish, such as stones, roots, construction residues and weeds
• With the spade Dig up the ground 50 centimeters deep or work it with a tiller
• Enrich the soil with ripe compost and horn shavings
• Create the rough subgrade with a rake and roll the surface
• Finally the soil with the Rake smooth, for an even, fine-crumbly fine subgrade

Although a high nutrient content is desirable as a site quality, the soil should not be prone to compaction. If the crumb turns out to be too loamy, optimize the consistency with a load of fine-grain sand. The irrigation with a fine water jet rounds off a professional soil preparation for the sowing of shadow lawn seeds.

This is how you sow shadow lawn seeds correctly

Following the preparatory work, the floor should rest for at least 14 days to settle. Sowing can take place on a day with dry, mild weather. How to use it with expertise:

• Loosen and weed the upper soil layer with the rake
• The seeds with a hand spreader or Gritter spread
• Scatter the shaded lawn seeds lengthways and crossways
• Use the rake to easily work the light germs into the ground
• With the Lawn roller ensure good soil contact in the seed bed
• In the last step of the sowing water the area

After numerous field tests, the experts are moving away from simultaneous sowing and fertilization. In order for lawn seeds to thrive in a shade-friendly manner, they must be rooted as deeply as possible. If there is a richly covered nutrient buffet right in front of the seed coat, the seedlings see no reason for deep root formation.

Proper care during the germination period

If you use lawn seeds to create new, shade-compatible green areas, an adequate water supply is of the utmost importance. A sufficient amount of moisture is required for the seeds to swell and germinate. You should therefore repeatedly water the seedbed if the natural amount of rain is insufficient.

During this phase, cordon off the area so that it is clearly visible, because any contamination of shadow lawn seeds in this and the subsequent stages of germination have fatal consequences and endanger the whole Success. If the course is normal, the area is covered by a delicate, green border of the germ layers after 2 to 3 weeks. The precise duration of the germination time is of course dependent on the type of grass and the weather conditions.

Tips for caring for shady lawns

If the self-sown shadow lawn seeds gradually transform into a dense, green carpet, the joy is great. So that it stays that way, we have the most important ones below Maintenance measures compiled for a shaded green area:

• When the stalk height is 10 centimeters, mow the shadow lawn for the first time
• Consider an ideal cutting height of 70 to 80 millimeters
• Never lawn when it is wet mowing
• In the event of summer drought, water thoroughly 1-2 times a week
• Apply organic or mineral-organic fertilizers 3-4 times per season
• Measure the pH in spring and if necessary lime

In shady locations, moss and weeds develop in the lawn as well as in sunny locations. In spring and / or autumn, the green area is therefore scarified and, if necessary, aired and sanded. On this occasion, bald spots should be closed immediately with reseeding.