Grass species vary in terms of habitat requirements, tolerance to trampling, appearance, and growth rate. Thereforewhen choosing grass for your backyard lawnit is worth considering all these factors. Seewhich grass to chooseso that the new lawn thickens quickly and looks attractive throughout the growing season!
What kind of grass to choose for the backyard lawn?
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There are cases that in the seeds of grass, in addition to seeds, we also find sand.Sometimes the actualcomposition of the lawn mixturedoes not match what the manufacturer declares on the packaging. Unfortunately, we will find out about it only when the resulting lawn does not meet our expectations. It will turn out then that all the work has been wasted.
Therefore, when looking for the best grass for your home lawn, you should decide at the very beginningbuying grass from a reliable sourceAlways buy grass seeds of good quality, not the cheapest ones. When buying, it is worthcheck the expiry date , as the germination capacity of grass seeds decreases with time.
Grass growers produce appropriate mixtures of various species of grass that differ in terms of use and disease resistance. It is important thatin the lawn mixture is dominated by the varieties of grass registered in Poland , as they are adapted to our climatic conditions.
Which grass should I choose?
To answer the questionwhat kind of grass will be the best for your home lawnwe need to think about the function of the lawn.Is it supposed to be purely decorative, or will we walk on it, or maybe use it intensively and play football on it? How often will we be able to mow the lawn? When shopping for the right mixture of grasses, we should also pay attention to whether our lawn is located in an extremely shady or dry and sunny area.
Grass for decorative lawn
Ornamental lawns set up in representative placesare characterized by an attractive appearance and have narrow, delicate foliage with intense permanent coloration. They require careful care and are not very resistant to being trampled. So we can set up such a lawn, for example, in front of the house. It will perfectly contrast with the cobbled driveway and paths that constitute communication routes.
Lawn grass Gracja
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If we want to set up a lawn with a decorative function , we should pay attention to whether the mixture of grasses includes red fescue Kępowa, half-footed red fescue, long-standing red fescue, sheep fescue, bristled sheep fescue.The species of these grasses are delicate, forming small clumps, which gives the lawn a light green color and a delicate texture. These types of grass seed mixtures are referred to as lawn lawns
Universal grass for the backyard lawn
If we walk on the lawn, choose a universal grass.Grass species selected for universal lawns must have a fairly attractive appearance and tolerance of tramplingThey should quickly and permanently form a compact turf and easily adapt to environmental conditions.
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If we care about such properties of the lawn,choose a mixture of grass seeds , which includes: ryegrass, red tufted fescue, runaway, half-legged fescue, sheep's bristle and meadow grass.These are species that form an even turf, but also grasses that grow horizontally and are resistant to pressure.
Grass for intensively used lawn
Sometimes, however, we will not only walk on the grass, but also run, play with children or do some sport. Such a situation may concernthe lawn at the back of the house, in the seating area of the garden
Grass species included in the mixture for intensively used areas, i.e.sports lawns must withstand very intensive use, trampling, low and frequent mowing and intensive fertilizationThey must also open a compact turf with high regenerative capacity. Such mixtures include, for example, perennial ryegrass, meadow grass, red clump and half-legged fescue.
Olympia sports grass
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When deciding on a sports lawn, remember thatit requires frequent mowing and increased doses of fertilizers , because sports grass grows quickly.If we cannot afford such intensive care of the turf, and our lawn is not to be burdened with sports activities, it is better to choose universal grass. There will be less work on it: -)
Grass for the lawn in the shade
If our lawn is in a shady place, e.g. it is located against the north wall of the house or under trees, we should selectgrass mix for shaded areas .
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The composition of the lawn mixture for shady placesshould include such species of grass as: sheep fescue, reed fescue, red fescue, meadow grass and perennial ryegrass. The mixture of these grassescreates a beautiful, green lawn, but it is not suitable for intensively used areasThe advantage is that you do not need to mow frequently, because such grass grows quite slowly.
Grass for dry and sunny places
If ourlawn is located in the southern part of the garden and we are looking for drought-resistant grass , the best grass will be a mixture of such species as: perennial ryegrass, reed fescue, sheep fescue, red fescue meadow grass. The mixture of these grass species grows rapidly and can bedesigned for intensive use
Grass for sunny places Dakar
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Lawn mixtures of various types listed in the article can be ordered in the shop of our guide. For our Readers, we have selected grasses from proven producers, which guarantees the highest quality of seeds. To view the offer, press the button below.
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