A lawn as thick as a carpet , resistant to trampling and unfavorable conditions, which will retain its attractive appearance for many years - this is a dream of many garden owners. Unfortunately, only a dream. Becausemost lawns lose their qualities over time , thinning or turning yellow. Numerous care treatments, additional fertilization and seeding are all for nothing. If you also have such a problem, find out about the solution that will make yourlawn beautiful, dense and intensely green againMoreover - this lawn will be like wine - the older the better. See how it is possible!
A lawn as thick as a carpet
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A report on a new, previously unknown in Poland, method for a carpet-dense and lush green lawn has been prepared for you by Rafał Okułowicz, the publisher of PoradnikOgrodniczy.pl, who has been helping gardeners solve their problems on plots for over 15 years and in home gardens.
How did I solve the problem with my lawn?
There are quite a few reasons whyour lawns deteriorate, turn yellow and become thinner over time . From improperly prepared soil for the lawn, to errors in fertilization or turf care, to various diseases and pests. Very often we are not able to correctly identify the causes of a bad lawn condition andthrough trial and error we try to find a solution , e.g. by using various fertilizers and spraying.
Of course, if we get to the heart of the problem and use the right preparation, the results can be fantastic.Very often, however, the situation only slightly improves, andwith time the lawn starts to look worse and worseA good example here is the situation of Mr. Andrzej, who describes his experience with the lawn:
"I started the lawn 7 years ago. From the very beginning it was clear that something was wrong. At the beginning - you know - the grass was thin, although it was greening nicely with the freshness of young stalks.With time more seeds grew and the lawn looks nice thickened .
Although it was great in summer, the lawn turned a bit pale in the fall. I thought to myself - it's only fall. They will turn green again in spring.
However, after brushing the lawn in the spring to remove dried felt and dry blades,the lawn looked a little thinningThe situation started to worsen in the summer as individual patches of grass dried out. In the fall, these were all bald squares, andplaces abandoned by grass quickly began to grow over weeds It looked terrible.
Mr. Andrzej's lawn. Where there is no grass, weeds quickly appear
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The neighbors were the same. So I sprayed the weeds. I did additional seeding and at the end of autumn I managed to enjoy new green tufts of grass.
I did two more seedlings . I also changed the fertilizers used. There were also sprays for fungal diseases of grasses and weeds.The fight is endless, and the lawn is constantly thinning , giving way to new weeds every now and then. I admit honestly - my hands were already dropping …
But with my neighbor it was different. Last year he also did seeding. But this one seems to have stuck with him more. After a few months, the difference was enormous.While I couldn't look at my lawn anymore, my neighbor had a thick, vivid green turfI envied him very much. The more that I have not actually seen him spray as much as I do, he did not fight weeds so intensely.
I couldn't stand the next spring. I went up to him and asked how he did it.How did he have such a beautiful lawnHe is the only one in our row of houses.
Neighborly conversation about the lawn
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It turned out to bethe most important conversation that could ever help me with my lawn problemsA neighbor from behind the fence told me about special grass seeds he got from his younger working cousin abroad for the maintenance of lawns on golf courses.
The story was like this:They have their secret thereAnyway, it is said to be commonly used on sports fields or golf courses. Everywhere where the grass is trampled intensively and it should look perfect. This is the secret of professionals … Well, normal seed grass grows in clumps. One seed - one tuft of grass. If you sow densely, the lawn will be dense as long as all the seeds emerge.
But… For various reasonsthe grass tufts may die over timeWeeds enter the voids. The lawn begins to look terrible over time. You can do seeding, but the patches of grass will still die, there will be empty spots and so on.
Well, andThose from golf courses have a different grass that produces rhizomesThey bring it from the Netherlands anyway. If you sow one seed, it will grow into a tuft. And after time, this tuft of grass will release stolons underground, from which new tufts will grow next to it. With timethe lawn becomes thicker and denser … Without additional seeding and continuous spraying of weeds. Because now it is the grass that grows with runners, which is displacing the weeds, not the grasses.
The effect of compacting the lawn thanks to sowing appropriate grass
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It sounded fantastic. So I asked a neighbor to bring the seeds of this grass for me as well. They were very expensive.But I didn't have to sow much. Eventually the grass will grow out of runners and thicken by itself. And so it happened.Today more neighbors ask me how I did it, that I have such a nice and dense lawn!"
The story of Mr. Andrzej inspired me a lot. Although it comes from a few years ago, now it is finally worth mentioning. This is becausewe no longer have to use secret roads, after acquaintances, to bring expensive grass from England or the NetherlandsIn Polish stores there appearednew SAMO grass thickening the Substral Contains the same fantastic grass seed that grows through the rhizome. Thanks to this, the lawn becomes denser and denser … more and more prettier and prettier …
Self-thickening grass by rhizomes
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What is the phenomenon of SAMO grass that thickens by rhizomes and what does it consist of?
Unique grass SAMO thickening by rhizomesis ryegrass - RPR. Until now, it has been used only on professional football pitches or golf courses. The supplier of the seeds is the renowned Dutch grass seed producer Barenbrug.
The special variety of RPR is the result of a 16-year research program , during which from a million shoots, several hundred of the strongest and most resistant were selected and subjected to further work. As a result,created a new grass subspecies creating runners- laterally developing rhizomes. As a result, this grass grows much more intensively, creating a network of rhizomes that strongly connect the entire turf. This type of grassis characterized by high resistance and durability, it shows the ability to regenerate itself in case of damage
What does grass compaction look like?
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What will I gain by sowing Root thickening grass?Here are 5 things that are really important!
1. SAMO compacting the lawn through rhizomes
Self-thickening grass forms a dense, natural network of rhizomes growing on their own, from which new clumps of grass grow.In this way, the self-compaction process takes place , and the grass quickly covers free areas and cavities.
2. High resistance and self regeneration of the lawn
You can forget about numerous treatments aimed at regenerating the lawn, because SAMO grass has a highhigh resistance to intensive trampling and useMoreover, any damage to the turf stimulates the grass to branch and regenerate itself.
3. The effect of a beautiful lawn for many years
The rapid and intensive growth of the SAMO thickening grass causes the lawn to constantly rejuvenate , making it look fresh for years. The damaged fragments of turf quickly grow back.
4. No more weed control and herbicide spraying
Thanks to the rapid growth and the self-thickening process of the rhizomes, theSAMO thickening grass does not allow for the growth of weeds . This reduces the need for herbicides and other herbicidal treatments.
5. Fast results
Compared to most grasses available on the market,SAMO thickening grass germinates at temperatures 2-4 ° C lower than ordinary grasses and sprouts much faster- after only 7 days (most grasses after 14 days). Sowing can therefore be done earlier and in less favorable weather conditions. This allows us to enjoy a beautiful lawn from early spring.The effect is always very fast after sowing a new lawn or fertilizing an existing one
How to use SAMO grass to thicken rhizomes?
Self-thickening grass can be used when setting up a new lawn, as well as seeding the existing lawn . In the latter case, it will ensure even coverage of the entire surface with turf, compaction and quick regeneration of the lawn.
Good to know!
SAMO thickening grass seeds do not need to be sown as densely as regular grass. Over time, the grass produces rhizomes and the lawn will self-thicken. This makesSAMO thickening grass approximately 25% more efficient than regular grass .
Roots thickening grass by itself is not only a beautiful lawn.You will also save time and money!
At first glance, SAMO grass may seem quite expensive. And it is true, comparing the price of 1 kg of SAMO grass seeds with the prices of ordinary grasses of different qualities, SAMO grass thickening may seem the most expensive.When comparing prices, however, it is worth paying attention to these factors :
- When re-establishing a lawn, 1 kg of SAMO thickening grass is enough to sow 50m² of lawn(while 1 kg of regular grass is usually only enough for 40m²). Therefore, you can buy SAMO thickening grass about 1/4 less than ordinary grass (e.g.to create 150m² of lawn instead of 4 kg of regular grass, it is enough to buy 3 kg of SAMO thickening grass). If we perform additional seeding in order to compact the turf, 1 kg of SAME thickening grass is enough for 100m² !!!
- The grass will compact itself.In the future, you will not have to buy any more packages for topping . Once established, the lawn will serve for years!
- By thickening by the runners, the thickening grass of SAMO displaces the weeds. Thanks to thiswe can limit or completely abandon the use of herbicides .
Where can I buy SAMO grass and what are the packages?
Among the available seeds of the SAMO grass that thickens Substral we can choose from several types:
- universal , perfect for home lawns (1 kg and 3 kg packages)
- sports , for intensively used areas (1 kg and 3 kg packages)
- regenerative , to perform additional seeding on already existing lawns (0.25 kg, 1 kg and 3 kg packages)
In each type of SELF-thickening grass, we find the seeds of the same fantastic grass that thickens through the stolons.
The Substral self-thickening grass can be ordered in our store . To see the available packages, press the button below.
