The grass It is one of the most used ornamental plants for its Intense green, its softness, easy maintenance and its versatility. He is able to grow up fast and there are seeds of various kinds that are adapt to all weather conditions.
The grass is used mainly to create beautiful gardens, recreational areas and some sports are also practiced on it, such as golf or soccer. It is also a very useful resource for absorb water and avoid the formation of sludge. This is due to the fact that its roots form a kind of very porous and compact carpet capable of conducting water towards the vegetation in the area, which contributes, in turn, to reducing the consumption of irrigation water.
Depending on the use that is going to be given, it is convenient to use one type of seeds or another, or a mixture.
There are two ways to put grass, they can be put tepes of grass directly or you can plant. Let’s start with the sod.
What is a sod of grass
Is about natural grass planks sold rolled up, usually in one large and one small size. Is a high quality grass which are extracted from the place where they are planted with special machines for later installation in gardens. This way of laying grass has many advantages, including:
– It is a very Quick to immediately enjoy the lawn
– No need to wait for sowing time (spring or autumn)
– You make sure that there will be no bad herbs or bald spots
– From an aesthetic point of view, the finish is more uniform
The great inconvenient is that, if it is a very large area, it is not interesting from the economic point of view. However, according to experts in the field of the Zulueta company, sowing with seed continues to be the most widely used.
When to sow the lawn
As we’ve mentioned, there are two great seasons to plant your lawn: spring and fall. Get ready in September, March and April. Avoid cold, extreme heat and drought because the lawn needs medium terms and enough water, but without overdoing it.
It must be borne in mind that, although the sowing has advantages, being one of the main, precisely, the freedom to mix the seeds of grass to your own taste and adapting it to a geographical location, also has drawbacks.
Between the cons What can be seen when sowing with seeds is that it may be the case that the sown seeds do not germinate for whatever reasons, due to the type of seeds that we choose, or that they have been quite buried or, even, that the soil is so compact that the seeds cannot germinate.
It can also happen that the mulch burns the seeds, or that the fertilizers do. And as pointed from agrocesped.com, ants and birds may fly away the seeds.
In short, the sowing is not easyIt is not complicated either and it just takes a little patience.
What kind of grass to put
Surely before entering the ‘world of grass’ you did not imagine that it would be so extensive. There are dozens of types of seeds, of mixtures … you have to choose and sometimes it is not easy. You should think mainly about the following variables to make a correct decision: use of the lawn (sports, decorative, etc.), humidity level, climate, shade.
The commercial brands combine the seeds according to possible needs and thus create things like: warm weather grass, sports grass, etc.
How to sow the lawn
1. The first step is to prepare the place so clean the area of all remaining vegetation, removes the soil and leaves the soil perfectly level. We recommend that you use a motorcycle hoe to make it look good.
2. Then it is time to use the lawn seeder to distribute the seeds very well. Drag it covering the ground in parallel bands.
3. Then a shallow raking It will allow you to lightly bury the natural grass seeds to facilitate germination. Finish meticulously passing the roller to fix better grains to the ground.
4. Moisten the sown area periodically, but without excess during the first days. When the young grass reaches 2 to 3 centimeters, roll again to consolidate the roots.
5. When the grass reaches 6 to 8 centimeters in height, carry out the first cut. !! Congratulations!!
You already have homework for the weekend. By the way, this is very important: don’t forget about watering. Take a good look at what it indicates on the seed container about the frequency necessary to do so, but remember to also assess the characteristics of the soil and, above all, the relationship between evaporation and transpiration at each time of the year.
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