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Absorber Technology A New Technology In Coated Seed
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Seed & Absorber A Professional Program For The Gardener And Landscaper
Tips & Tricks Information On Lawn Care And Maintenance
Professional Lawnseed Lawn Seed | Specialized Mixtures | Coated Seed | Wildflowers
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Seeds of success Greenfield range available from:
Hardwearing or ornamental lawns, sports mixtures, shaded lawn or an ecological flowering meadow – for what ever purpose required, suitable grasses must be selected for each mixture to give optimum quality, use and appearance. Greenfield lawn mixtures contain specially selected lawn grasses from around the world which show the top scores for their respective areas of application. In this catalogue you will find all the information about our Greenfield mixtures, which will guarantee a healthy and strong lawn for you in the shortest time.
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Table of Contents Greenfield Garden Lawn Seed Pre-Pack Mixtures ..................................................................................................................................Page 4-5 New Coated Seed Pre-Pack ......................................................................................................................................Page 6 New WASP Coated Seed Box ....................................................................................................................................Page 7 Marketing.................................the full range ...........................................................................................................Page 8-9 New Spring Promotion..............for spring repair .......................................................................................................Page 10 Greenline..................................general purpose lawn range.....................................................................................Page 11
Greenfield Technology Coated Seed ............................................................................................................................................................Page 12-13 New Innovation ........................................................................................................................................................Page 14-17 WASP Water Absorbing Seed Process .......................................................................................................................Page 18-22 WASP Coated Seed Range ........................................................................................................................................Page 23
Greenfield Pro Mixture Sports Mixture .........................................................................................................................................................Page 24-26 Speciality Mixtures...................................................................................................................................................Page 27 Parkland Area and Roofing .......................................................................................................................................Page 28 Landscaping ............................................................................................................................................................Page 29- 31 Wildflowers .............................................................................................................................................................Page 32 Wildflower Maintenance and Care ............................................................................................................................Page 33-34 Wildflower Pro Mixtures ...........................................................................................................................................Page 35
Tips and Tricks Description of Varieties.............................................................................................................................................Page 36-37 All About the New Lawn ...........................................................................................................................................Page 38-39 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................Page 40-42 Diseases and Pests ..................................................................................................................................................Page 43-45 Info-Related Products...............................................................................................................................................Page 46-47
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Lawnseed Prepacked Boxes
Easy Green Universal
Easy Green Lawn Seed This mixture is a high quality lawn seed mixture for use in the establishment of a new lawn. It will form a dense dark green turf with a low maintenance regime.
Shaded Areas Pet Repair
Easy Green 5 kg for 250 m2
2 kg for 100 m2
Wildflowers
Product-barcode 40 11 239 611 734 Unit-barcode
40 11 239 612 328 40 11 239 612 335 = 4 Packages
Easy Green 1 kg for 50 m2 Product-barcode 40 11 239 611 635 Unit-barcode 611 659 = 12 Packages
Universal Universal is a coated seed mixture which can be used for both repair work and the sowing of lawns.
Universal
10 kg for 500 m2
2 kg for 100 m2
Product-barcode 40 11 239 612 472 Unit-barcode
40 11 239 612 434 40 11 239 612 441 = 12 Packages
Universal
0,5 kg for 25 m2
1 kg for 50 m2
Product-barcode 40 11 239 612 403 40 11 239 612 458 Unit-barcode 40 11 239 612 410 = 18 Packages 40 11 239 612 465 = 12 Packages
Shaded Areas A specially designed mixture for difficult areas such as shade, this mixture is also suitable for dry areas and drought conditions.
Shaded Areas 0,5 kg for 25 m2 www.greenfield.de
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Product-barcode Unit-barcode
40 11 239 611 673 40 11 239 611 680 = 18 Packages
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Lawnseed Prepacked Boxes
Pet Repair Unsightly yellow spots on your lawn caused by pets where grass used to grow are a thing of the past. Pet repair consists of a soil neutralizer, mulch, lawn fertilizer and quick establishing coated lawn seed to quickly repair the spot damages and re-establish your lawn.
Shaded Areas
1,2 kg for 20 Applications
Display with 1 kg Packages
Product-barcode Unit-barcode
40 11 239 612 250 40 11 239 612 274 = 18 Packages
40 11 239 612 250 40 11 239 612 298 = 36 Packages
Wildflower Meadow A colourful and persistent mixture with over 40 species. Wildflower and herb meadows are intensely planted areas of land which, in contrast to normal house lawns, should only be cut twice a year. Wildflower and herb meadows need several years to develop properly to reach their ultimate condition.
Wildflowers
5 kg for 500 m2
0,5 kg for 50 m2
Product-barcode Unit-barcode
40 11 239 611 826
40 11 239 611 536 40 11 239 611 550 = 18 Packages
Pure Wildflower Tin A colourful and persistent mixture with over 50 species that include annual, biannual and perennial wildflowers. Ideal for over seeding into existing wildflower meadows or to create a colourful and vibrant wildflower area.
Wildflowers
100 g for 100 m2
Product-barcode Unit-barcode
40 11 239 611 574 40 11 239 611 581 = 12 Tins
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Coated Lawn Seed Mixture New Packaging
pair New Easy Reer! tt Just got be
Easy Repair (Coated Seed) Easy Repair lawn seed consists of quick establishing individual perennial rye grasses, coated in an active layer of nutrients. As a result of the increased seed weight, sowing (without turning soil, minimum cultivation) becomes easier; the coated seed adheres better to the soil, prevents bird predation, wind dispersal and encourages rapid seed growth. Easy Repair is used to repair and upgrade damaged lawns and repair lawns after winter frost or summer drought, or just to keep a lawn looking green and healthy.
Easy Repair
4 kg for 500 m2
2 kg for 200 m2
Product-barcode Unit-barcode
40 11 239 612 342 40 11 239 612 359 = 4 Packages
40 11 239 612 366 40 11 239 612 373 = 12 Packages
Easy Repair
1 kg for 100 m2
0,5 kg for 50 m2
Product-barcode Unit-barcode
40 11 239 611 505 40 11 239 611 512 = 18 Packages
40 11 239 611 529 40 11 239 611 543 = 12 Packages
Easy Repair
Display with 1 kg Packages
Product-barcode Unit-barcode
40 11 239 611 505 40 11 239 612 113 = 36 Packages
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WASP Coated Lawn Seed Mixture New Packaging
REPAIR PLUS NEW – EASY ATING! CO WITH WASP
Easy Repair Plus with WASP absorber Easy Repair Plus consists of quick establishing grasses with the new WASP coated technology and slow release fertilizer. This all in one lawn repair kit is fast acting, needs less water, will green and condition your lawn in 7 days. Ideal for use after winter damage, de-mossing or extended dry spells.
Easy Repair Plus
4,5 kg for 300m2
Product-barcode Unit-barcode
40 11 239 612 601 40 11 239 612 625 = 4 Packages
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Greenfield Product Range Lawn Seed Range
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Spring Promotion
Spring Repair Specially designed mixture of coated “American weed free grasses” and slow release fertilizer to take advantage of the vigour and growth of spring time, ideal for use after winter damage and de-mossing. The spring repair mixture uses the latest in coated seed and fertilizer technology for a greener and healthier lawn.
Spring Repair
Display with 1 kg Packages
Product-barcode Unit-barcode
4011239 048868
ER E IN SPRIN-mGosAsinFT g IDEAL FOR• US • De Water damage Winter damage and tired Lawns Roll on Lawns • Old
50% Coated Seed
+ 50% Fertilizer
For a greener n! law and healthier
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Greenline General Purpose Lawn Seed Range
120 – GL No 2 Landscaping This mixture is a blend of fine leaved ryegrass and red fescues, with quick establishment. The mixture is hardwearing and durable. Suitable for use in lawns and for general landscaping. 50% 50%
Perennial Ryegrass Creeping Red Fescue
• Rye fescue mixture • Hardwearing • Quick establishment • General landscaping and lawn use
Size:
Sowing Rate: Product Code:
5 kg Bag 10 kg Bag 20 kg Bag 35 - 40 g/m2 071120
130 – GL No 2 Elite An ideal blend of amenity perennial ryegrasses and fine leaved fescues. Designed to rapidly produce a durable turf for most recreational activities. This mixture with 70% perennial ryegrass will give an excellent hardwearing lawn. 70% Perennial Ryegrass 15% Creeping Red Fescue 15% Chewings Fescue • • • •
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
20 kg Bag 35 - 40 g/m2 071130
70% Perennial Rye Grass Hardwearing Rapid establishment High quality lawn and landscaping
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Elements Taken From Nature To Give A Better Start To Life
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New ingredient materials added to coated seed We have made the coated seeds even more user friendly and effective by adding humic acids and a Bio-Stimulant. Coated Seeds Coated seeds can be distinguished visually from naked seeds, because of their higher weight and different colour, the shape of the seeds does not change. The higher weight also provides for a better and more secure ground contact and therefore provides a higher growth rate than normal seed. The purely biological components of the coat are non toxic to birds but also not attractive for them to eat.
Advantages of Coated Seed compared to naked seed Coated seed is a huge step forward in seed application and is suitable for most situations. The controlled, secure and trouble free application of the seed is vital. The advantages of this innovation are valid particularly for small inhomogeneous seeds and also for seed mixture whether the seeds are sown by hand or machine. On difficult surfaces like embankments, highland areas and other hillside situations the need for soil cultivation and preparation is reduced. There is a higher grain weight of coated seed (1000grm). When the seeds are sown, even in windy weather it will fall in a straight direction whereas the naked seed will fall in an uncontrollable and inconsistent way on to the surface. The higher weight also provides for a better and more secure ground contact and therefore provides a higher growth rate that normal seed. The purely biological components of the coat is non toxic for birds but is not attractive to them .This affords the seed a natural protection from birds. The coating of the seed also guarantees no losses or disease due to fungi.
Coated seed and naked seed in a cross section
naked seed
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Coated Seeds Elements Taken From Nature To Give A Better Start To Life
Effect of the coating Coated seeds are effective due to the germination and the juvenile development of young seedlings. An important role for germination is the increased water admission when the coating swells. The coat surrounding the seed absorbs water which provides for a secure germination and with it a secure start for the plant. The root development is substantially more distinctive in comparison to naked seed and is more intensive. The higher 1000grm grain weight of coated seed in comparison to the naked seed ensures a more secure seed/ soil contact. Due to this advantage the coated seed can be reseeded in an existing lawn surface. Naked seeds would germinate on the sheets or stalks lying on the vegetation surface and they would then find it difficult to survive. Opposite to this, the coat which surrounds the grain has an immediate and important protective function. With sufficient irrigation, the coating which is storing the water now delivers the water bit by bit to the seedling within. This therefore prevents dehydration of the seedling. Though naked seeds germinate faster they are exposed to the danger of drying up after the germination because of water shortages.
Future Coated seed is the future. It allows and increases the ability to use on a variety of surfaces and in extreme situations, it minimises soil cultivation requirements and provides for a reduction of irrigation, as well as the coating giving a controlled application of fertilizer and plant protection agents.
Coated Lawnseed
Protection of seedlings
Easy to sow
Protection from wind
Protection from birds
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no w w ith hu m ic ac id s
Seed
Coated Seeds
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Elements Taken From Nature To Give A Better Start To Life
What is humic acid? Humic substances can be found in all soils and waters and arise from vegetable decomposition. A fertile soil contains maximum 3 % peat and about 3-10 % humic acid. In a certain layer, which has not reached the stage of brown coal yet, you can find them in a concentration up to 85%. This soft brown coal layer is called internationally “Leonardit”. Since the discovery of high concentrations of humic acid in this soft brown coal layer it has drastically raised their commercial viability. The humic acid stimulates the cell membrane as well as metabolism activities and thereby raises the germination rates. Also important plant enzymes are stimulated immediately. The strong root development supports the nutrient uptake capacity. The strengthened grass is clearly less susceptible to diseases.
Humic substances can be found in all soils and waters and arise from vegetable decomposition. (Moor ➜ Peat ➜ (Leonardite) ➜ Lignite).
The effects of Humic acid –
✓ Enhanced metabolism activity ✓ Stimulation of plant growth ✓ Stronger rooting
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Coated Seeds Elements Taken From Nature To Give A Better Start To Life
Seed treatment with humic acids – double security The technology used in the production of coated seed is a procedure which requires a lot of experience, time and instinct. Furthermore macronutrients and micronutrients are elementary components of a finely coordinated combination of different materials. Humic acids are introduced in a highly concentrated form which has 2 steps in the process. Firstly they are brought directly into contact with the seeds and are then integrated again at a later stage in the outer layer of the coating.
Humic acids: Humic acids come into direct contact with the seeds, before they are coated with several nutritious layers. The grain is subjected to an intensive treatment (vaccination) with a highly concentrated humic acid solution. This method has the following effects:
✓
The cell membrane as well as metabolism activities are stimulated and therefore increase the germination rate.
✓
The nutrient uptake capacity is increased and promotes therefore the growth of the seedling.
✓
The sugar and vitamin content are raised
✓
The activity of the seedling is promoted when a lower susceptibility to diseases is given.
Seed treatment with humic acids have following effects: ✓ Enhanced nutrition uptakes ✓ Faster germination ✓ Quicker establishment ✓ Promotes root development of the seedling ✓ Reduction in the susceptibility to pests and diseases
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Seed
Coated Seeds
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Elements Taken From Nature To Give A Better Start To Life
What is the Bio-Stimulant? The Bio-Stimulant is an innovative plant strengthening tonic, which is listed at the Biological Federal Institution (BBA). Therefore the Bio-Stimulant is an alternative to chemical products and fertilizers.
Bio-Stimulant contains: ✓
All nutrients and active substances, which aid the cell construction of the plant
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The active substances, which influence a loaded sphere and especially the soil structure in a positive way
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The materials, which contribute to the activation of mycorrhizal fungus, which live in symbiosis with the plants
✓
A combination to the decontamination and activation of the plant and the ground
Germination rates of rye-grass, Coated Seeds with bio-stimulant, 7 days after sowing
100 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50
% % % % % % % % % % % Coated seeds without bio-stimulant
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Coated Seeds Elements Taken From Nature To Give A Better Start To Life
The overall effect of coated seed With the use of coated seed the spreading is clearly made easier for the consumer. If used with a fertilizer spreader you can achieve a steady number of seeds per square meter without any seed losses caused by windy conditions. The coating materials have several advantages for the establishment of the young seedling. They promote not only the young plant but also contribute to the improvement of the biological activity of the soil.
Advantages of using bio stimulant ✓
Quality of the plants establishment and growth increased
✓
Reduction in the susceptibility to pests and diseases
✓
Use of fungicides can be reduced
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Treated plants show an increased root development
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Harmless to humans, animals and the environment
✓
Efficient and economical to use
Plant Nutrition: N, P, K, Mg, Ca, S Trace Elements: Fe, Cu, Co, Mn, B, Zn, V, Mo, Si
Biochemical Cell Salts (Schüssler-Concept)
Metabolism
Uronic Acids
Decontamination
Biostimulant
Nutritive Substance Resorption Impulse Revitalising/Regeneration
Organic fertilizer
Vital Functions Decontamination
Germanium
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WASP – The new coated seed generation
1. Outer protection shield
WASP is a technical advancement to our coated seed which has
✔ Protection from fungus infestation
been proven for many years. This innovation of the seed technolo-
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
gy offers for the first time a complete care package for the seedling involving water and nutrients. A water reservoir stretches
Ingredients and advantages of our coated seed with WASP absorber are identical in our boxed lawn range as in our professional WASP mixture range.
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around the grain providing the seedling with a permanent water
Protection against birds Higher grain (seed) weight Easier to sow Precise sowing rate
supply so there is no risk of the seedling drying out. In addition this coat contains a starter fertilizer for the initial care of the seedling, humic acids for a quicker germination, a Bio-Stimulant
2. Super absorber
for the plants health and root development.
✔ Better utilization of water
Water means life!
✔ Safe and quicker germination ✔ Solution of nutrients ✔ Activates healthy growth
The ability to make water available to the seed obviously affects the growth of the seedling and the root. The secure water supply made available through the WASP coated technology becomes a huge advantage to the seedling, especially under extreme stress
3. 1st nutrient layer
conditions.
4. Chalk layer Coated Seed is the Future
✔ Sets precise ph-value
The new coated seed with unique WASP retains and increases the utilisation of areas even in extreme situations, minimising the cultivation of the soil and ensuring reduced irrigation, application of fertilizers and chemical treatments. Especially under extreme conditions such as drought, heat or poor soil conditions the additional water and nutrient supply constitutes an inestimable advantage
Easy Repair Plus is coated with WASP Absorber
5. Humic acids ✔ Lowers fertilizer requirement by up to 40% ✔ Efficient use of nutrients ✔ Improved nutrient uptake ✔ Improved soil structure
thanks to WASP technology.
6. 2nd nutrient layer 7. Inner protection shield 8. Seed + Bio-Stimulant + Humic acids ✔ Healthy seedling ✔ Lowers susceptibility to diseases ✔ Faster germination ✔ Quicker establishment ✔ Promotes root development
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WASP Coated Seeds Water Absorbing Seed Process
Coated Lawnseed + Super Absorber 3 Super absorber
1st nutrient layer
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4 Chalk layer
Outer protection shield
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Humic acids
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2nd nutrient layer
Inner protection shield
Seed + Bio-Stimulant + Humic acids
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Co at ed Se ed + Ab so rb er
The first lawn with complete care - thanks to WASP absorber Besides light, temperature and oxygen, water is the most important factor for the germination process of grass plants. Water is not only involved in the basic processes but is also the elixir of life. Without water there would be no germination, no growth and therefore no green areas. With this in mind isn’t it better to supply the seedling from the outset with water and the nutrients it requires? With the development of WASP this idea of optimizing the water around the seedling at a very early stage has been realized through the absorber coating. From the coating of nutrients and absorber, coated WASP seed absorbs more humidity than naked seeds, this is now available to the young seedling through the coating. This is due primarily to the super-absorber in the coating which serves as a water reservoir. Water is stored in the coat and is available to the seedling as required. Besides raised water receptiveness, an increased nutrient uptake is also guaranteed to the seedling.
The Process
Water contact
Soaking/Imbibition
Germination
Seedling
It comes to the first and most important step of the germination process: the swelling. The seed releases reserved nutrients and enzymes are activated. The seminal bowl (testa) bursts and the germ root (radicle) develops. The young seedling starts to grow. From this time the young plant begins the process of photosynthesis and takes up nutrients from the coating.
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WASP Coated Seeds Water Absorbing Seed Process
WASP also grows under extreme conditions. (Trial results) Within a greenhouse, WASP as well as traditional naked seeds were sown in quartz sand. Through a series of experiments the seeds were put through extreme climatic conditions like water stress, high temperatures and strong rays of the sun. The aim was to observe in particular the growth behaviour after germination. From the 9th day the growth increase of both seeds were determined. The naked seed could not stand up to or overcome the extreme climatic conditions, they dried up and died. WASP was able to store the small quantity of humidity better and stood firm to the extreme conditions.
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length growth in mm
50 45 40
growth disorder because of stress, seeds start to wilt
35 WASP 30 25
regular seed
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9 Day
10 Day
11 Day
12 Day
13 Day
Fresh appearance – maximum protection The germination process of grass depends basically on four factors; Water, light, temperature and oxygen. Insufficient water supply and easily permeable soil is often the reason for newly germinated seeds drying out irreversibly. Now with the world´s first WASP coated seed with super absorber, we can offer a Start Up complete care package for the seedling with water and nutrients. Advantages amongst other things: ✔ Better germination ✔ Excellent ground cover ✔ Easily identified on the ground ✔ Lower wind susceptibility ✔ Less failures ✔ Easy to sow
✔ No loss to birds
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Water in the coat The new seed-technology allows us now for the first time to bind water close to every single seed and prevents the germinated seeds from drying out. The absorbent quality of the coat is increased by the water tank around the seedling and prevents the germinated seeds from drying up. The seeds are surrounded by a type of sponge, which supplies the seedling with the water and nutrients contained in the coat. The nutrient coat is preserved until the lawn has established and formed a thick sward. Machine or manual sowing is substantially simplified by the higher 1000grm grain weight of the WASP seed in comparison to traditional naked seeds. Blasts of wind do not destroy the sowing pattern: the seeds remain controlled in their distribution to the sowing surface. The seed soil contact is improved by the increased weight of the seed and the grass sward is thicker and better rooted. This excellent WASP Start Up care can increase the germination of the seeds compared with traditional naked seeds by up to 50%. The actual coating protects the seed even before we consider the content of the coating. In addition the slight red colouring makes it much easier to control the seeding rate and sowing density visually. The nutrients contained in the coating are supplied to the seedling during its initial development after germination. The coating consists of purely mineral and biological components which are safe for the soil and ground water. Nevertheless, birds avoid the coated seeds so when it comes to sowing time the seeds are not lost to birds. All the components of the coating are in tune with each other and are especially suited to the seed. Therefore you can be sure that you get exactly the right lawn seed mixture for your individual required application.
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Protection of seedlings
Easy to sow
Protection from wind
Protection from birds
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310 – GF Elite All Rye WASP This coated wasp blend of fine leaved perennial rye grass is an ideal over-seeding mixture for sports fields, golf courses and lawn (green) areas. With its special WASP coating technology over-seeding is made easier. The coating also gives security and is an added advantage in a surface sowing situation. This technology can also be used for reseeding. 35% Perennial Ryegrass 35% Perennial Ryegrass 30% Perennial Ryegrass
size over- seed rate re-seed rate Product Code:
20kg Bag 25 -30grms 35-40grms 071310
320 – GF Elite Rye Fescue WASP This coated WASP mixture includes perennial rye grass and fine leaved fescues. It is ideal for over-seeding sports fields including golf fairways and tees. 35% Perennial Ryegrass 35% Perennial Ryegrass 15% Creeping Red Fescue 15% Chewings Fescue
size over- seed rate re-seed rate Product Code:
20kg Bag 25 -30grms 35-40grms 071320
330 – GF Elite Fescue Bent WASP This high quality coated WASP blend of fescues and bent grasses will give a fine leaved dense turf. The coated WASP technology gives the extra security these grass types need for effective and vigorous establishment, especially when over-seeding. Ideal for use on tees, fairways, greens, bowling greens or any fine leaved ornamental grassed areas. 45% Chewing Fescue 35% Creeping Red Fescue 20% Brown top
size over- seed rate re-seed rate Product Code:
20kg Bag 25 -30grms 35-40grms 071330
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Professional Mixtures with RSM Quality Seed
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Professional
Sports Mixtures
Mixtures
Professional Mixtures with RSM Quality Seed
GF 410
410 – GF Premier Sport – All Year
GF 420
An ideal blend of amenity perennial ryegrass and fine leaved fescues designed to rapidly produce a durable turf for sports fields. With a very fast establishment and extreme wear tolerance, this mixture is ideal for all year round sports pitches.
GF 430 GF 110
35% 35% 15% 15%
Perennial ryegrass Perennial ryegrass Creeping red fescue Chewing fescue
Size sowing rate Product Code:
10 kg Bag 35-40 g/m2 071410
GF 220
420 – GF Premier Sport – 15% - Winter This mixture contains a blend of fine leaved rapid germination ryegrass and hardwearing fine leaved creeping red and chewings fescues. Also included is 15% smooth stalked meadow grass which is a very tough dense grass that gives excellent ground cover and is ideal for winter wear. 30% 30% 15% 10% 15%
Perennial ryegrass Perennial ryegrass Creeping red fescue Chewing fescue Smooth stalked meadow grass
Size sowing rate Product Code:
10 kg Bag 35-40 g/m2 071420
430 – GF Premier Sport – All Rye This mixture contains a blend of fine leaved, rapid germinating and quick recovering rye grass which makes this mixture ideal for over-seeding and re-seeding sports pitches. 35% 35% 30%
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Perennial ryegrass Perennial ryegrass Perennial ryegrass
Size sowing rate Product Code:
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Speciality Seed Mixtures GF 110 Luxury Lawn – Ornamental Lawn This mixture will produce a decorative ornamental lawn, ideal for house gardens. A very fine leaved, slow growing lawn, building a dense sward which allows close mowing. This mixture needs a high maintenance regime and has a low ware tolerance. 30% 30% 20% 20%
Chewings fescue Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 25 g/m2 069110
GF 220 Luxury Lawn – Dry Areas Depending on the usage the maintenance of this lawn can vary from very low to very high. In case of intensive usage higher maintenance is required concerning fertilization and mowing. If used more as an extensive lawn , eg public areas, this lawn will need very little maintenance. A very fine leaved and self sufficient lawn. 15% 35% 15% 10% 10% 15%
Hard fescue Chewing fescue Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Smooth stalked meadow grass Smooth stalked meadow grass
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 25 g/m2 069220
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Mixtures
GF 510 GF 511 GF 610 GF 711
GF 510 Road Verge – Gravel Pits Low maintenance seed mixture with hard-wearing capacities, ideal for road sides, gravel pits and areas with similar soil types. 15% 5% 50% 30%
Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Smooth stalked meadow grass
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 25 g/m2 069510
GF 712
GF 511 Road Verge – Gravel Pits with Yarrow Low maintenance seed mixture suitable for road sides, verges, parking areas and for all soil types. Yarrow gives the mixture a more natural look and is suitable for very dry conditions and poor soil. 2% 15% 5% 50% 28%
Achillea millefolium Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Smooth stalked meadow grass
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 25 g/m2 069511
GF 610 Extensive Roof Mixture A very low growing, highly drought- resistant mixture for sowing on roofs or similar areas with very thin vegetation layers of 10-15 cm High capacity for regeneration due to the development of stolons. Nearly no maintenance required after establishment, 0-1 cut per year. No fertilization or irrigation is required.
2,0 % 15,0 % 5,0 % 5,0 % 15,0 % 5,0 % 3,0 % 15,0 % 35,0 %
Common bent grass Hard fescue Hard fescue Fine leaved sheep´s fescue Chewing fescue Strong creeping red fescue Flattened meadowgrass Smooth stalked meadowgrass Wildflowers and herbs*
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 5 g/m2 069711
*consisting of: 1,5 % Common yarrow 2,0 % Chives 3,0 % Dyer´s chamomile
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2,0 % Harebell 6,0 % Wild pink 6,0 % Maiden pink
1,0 % mouse ear hawkweed 2,0 % Common daisy 2,0 % Coat-flower
6,0 % Large selfheal 1,5 % Wild thyme 2,0 % Creeping thyme
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GF 711 Landscaping Mix Universal This general purpose landscaping mix is ideal for all public areas with the exception of extremely dry, alcalic, humid or shady conditions. Very low maintenance that requires 0-3 cuts per year, but also provides only low – wear tolerance. Cutting height 5-10cm 5% 25% 30% 15% 15% 5% 5%
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
Common bent grass Hard fescue Chewing fescue Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Smooth stalked meadow grass
10kg Bag 20 g/m2 069711
GF712 Landscaping mix Universal with Wildflowers This general purpose landscaping mix is ideal for all public areas with the exception of extremely dry, alcalic, humid or shady conditions. Very low maintenance that requires 0-3 cuts per year, but also provides only low – wear tolerance. Cutting height 5-10cm. The addition of special wildflowers gives this mixture a natural look, a changing appearance occurs due to weather conditions during the year. The meadow supplies a living area for insects, butterflies and birds. 5.0% 23.3% 30.0% 15.0% 15.0% 5.0% 5.0% 1.7%
Common bent grass Hard fescue Chewing fescue Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Smooth stalked meadow grass Wildflowers, herbs and clovers*
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 20 g/m2 069712
*consisting of: 0,2 % Common yarrow 0,2 % Brownscale-knapweed 0,1 % Wild carotte
0,1 % White bedstraw 0,1 % Yellow bestraw 0,1 % Hawk´s beards
0,3 % Common daisy 0,1 % Common burnet saxifraga 0,1 % Ribgrass
0,1 % Lesser burnet 0,2 % Birdsfoot trefoil 0,1 % Black medick
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Landscaping
Mixtures
Professional Mixtures With RSM Quality
GL 815
Greenline GL 815 Landscaping Mix – With Clover
GL 817
Quick establishing and fast growing species are ensuring a quick coverage of areas which are in danger of erosion. A high percentage of perennial ryegrass and deep rooting clover species guarantee a quick durable and secure greening of slopes. No fertilization required due to the clover species.
GF 721 GF 730 GF 740
20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 5.0% 2.5% 2.5%
Art Crested dogs tail Strong creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Smooth stalked meadow grass Clover Clover
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 25 g/m2 069815
Greenline GL 817 Landscaping Mix – No Clover Quick establishment and fast- growing grasses for a quick establishment on slopes. The perennial ryegrasses guarantees quick establishment.
20.0% 30.0% 45.0% 5.0%
Art Crested dogs tail Strong creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Perennial ryegrass
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 25 g/m2 058985
GF 721 Landscaping Mix – Dry Areas This landscaping mix is ideal for all extensively used public and parkland areas with dry or alcalic soils. (heavy slopes, sandy, southern exposure, soil with naturally high drainages)
45% 15% 15% 10% 15%
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Art Hard fescue Chewings fescue Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 20 g/m2 069721
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GF 730 Landscaping Mix – Humid (wet) Area A mixture for a extensive public areas which have wet conditions eg, shores, slopes, road sides, natural park areas and water retention basins.
5% 5% 15% 25% 20% 10% 15% 5%
Art Common bent grass Creeping bent grass Hard fescue Chewing fescue Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Smooth stalked meadow grass
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
10kg Bag 20 g/m2 069730
GF 740 Landscaping Semi Shade A landscaping mixture for all extensively used public areas under semi shaded conditions, eg. Woodlands or parks.
5% 20% 15% 15% 15% 15% 10% 5%
Art Sorte Common bent grass Hard fescue Chewing fescue Strong creeping red fescue Slender creeping red fescue Perennial ryegrass Smooth stalked meadow grass Wood meadow grass
Size: Sowing Rate: Product Code:
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Mixtures
GF 894 Wildflower Meadow with Grass 5,0 % 2,0 % 26,0 % 3,0 % 10,0 % 5,0 % 5,0 % 2,0 % 1,0 % 1,0 % 5,0 % 20,0 % 15,0 %
Species Agrostis capillaris Anthoxanthum odoratum Festuca ovina Bromus erectus Festuca rubra com. Phleum pratense Arrhenatherum elatius Onobrychis sativa Trifolium incarnatum Lotus corniculatus Poa pratensis Festuca rubra rubra 15% wildflower and herbs (with over 40 species*)
Variety HIGHLAND 97 / 70 Mantelsaat RIDU / BORNITO 98 / 85 AIDA / WILMA PHLEWIOLA ARONE 98 / 75 CONTEA / POPPELSDORFER SAN GABRIELE ENPRIMA / BALIN ENGINA / ECHO
unit sowing rate:
5 kg Bag 10 g/m2
*Consisting of
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Achillea millefolium
Centaurea scabiosa
Knautia arvensis
Salvia nemoralis
Taraxacum officinalis
Chrysanthemum -
Linum perenne
Sanguisorba minor
Adonis aestivalis
leucanthemum
Linum rubrum
Saponaria officinalis
Thymus vulgaris
Chrysanthemum segetum
Lychnis viscaria
Silene armeria
Agrimonia eupatoria
Cichorium intybus
Matricaria chamomilla
Solidago gigantea
Verbascum spec.
Daucus carota
Myosotis alpestris
Agrostemma githago
Echium vulgare
Nigella sativa
Anthriscus silvestris
Eschscholtzia californica
Oenothera biennis
Calendula officinalis
Foeniculum vulgare
Papaver rhoeas
Capsella bursa pastoris
Galega officinalis
Petroselinum sativum
Carum carvi
Galium verum
Plantago lanceolata
Centaurea cyanus
Galium mollugo
Reseda lutea
Centaurea jacea
Hypericum perforatum
Salvia pratensis
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Wildflower Mixtures Maintenance and Care
Wildflower–meadows are permanent and varying Eco-systems consisting of approximately 50 individual species creating a plant family with a different appearance throughout the year due to changes in temperature, soil, light, moisture and invasion by other seeds. Typical for wildflower-meadow mixtures are combinations of grasses, clovers, herbs and flowers giving it its characteristic look. Due to the above-mentioned types of influences some species might be suppressed or disappear for a certain time or totally, others may dominate. This might be influenced even more by mankind, but seldom in a positive way. One should not forget that a wildflower meadow is neither a lawn nor an agricultural surface to be used intensively. Nature is creating itself, so very little care is recommended. Preparation of soil: Dig or turn the desired area of soil. In case of heavy or rich soils it is recommended to add sand (medium to larger calibration). Do not fertilize! Rake the surface so that it is free from weeds and allow to settle. Stones and wood (stems or bushes) may remain on the surface, giving protection to insects and smaller or sensitive plants. Leave the seed bed for approximately 2-3 weeks so that the soil may settle and the weed seeds germinate. The surface should now be raked over several times to a depth of about 2-3cm; any weed growth should be removed. Flatten all uneven patches of the soil. Sowing: When about to sow, manually mix once again the contents to get a homogenous seed mixture. Repeat the procedure as often as possible while sowing. (The seed mixture consists of over 50 species of seeds with different weight, size, form and shape). The mixture may now be sown at approximately 10g/m². The sowing can be done in two operations with half of the recommended seeding rate to allow a better distribution of the various seeds. Do not seed too densely. If in doubt use sand as a sowing aid. For example, take about one tenth part of the mixture and mix it with about 5 or 10kg of sand in a bucket. (Mix well and spread around, standing in the middle of an area of about 3.5m diameter). Do not forget to mix through the bucket after all three sowing acts, because of the difference of weight between seeds and sand. The sand will also help you to get a visual control of the surface sown already. Avoid irrigation as it only gives advantage to those plants with high water-need, which may afterwards suppress the slower developing species. Save your fertilizer for your lawn or roses and similar plants.
Sowing – period: Two sowing periods are favourable. Early spring or late autumn. Both periods have advantages and disadvantages.
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Spring seeding: The Sowing can be done in March or April, when soil temperatures have achieved more than 11˚C; more or less in the same period when your lawn is mown for the first time after winter. Do not forget the soil preparation! The advantage of spring seeding is the flowering period in the same year. The disadvantage is that the pressure of the weeds in spring is high and might influence the development of the more sensitive species. Autumn seeding: The sowing can be done from September to November even at low temperatures. There is not as much weed pressure anymore and the biannual species are flowering mostly in the following year because of vernalisation in the winter months. It is already too cold for germination concerning the annual species, so they will use early spring moisture to develop quickly to get in an early flowering period. Most professionals are using the autumn-sowing period, because of the above mentioned arguments but also because the gardening season is over. Maintenance: The maintenance of a wildflower-meadow is simple; do not do much, be lazy! Fertilising and irrigation are prohibited. One or two cuts during the year are recommended and sufficient. For spring-sowing take the first cut in October or November (autumn cut) after the flowering period. If cuttings are not removed, the plants underneath will suffer or even disappear. The second cut (spring cut) can be taken in early spring depending on the development of the surface. If the meadow is forming a dense surface with a lot of green-material, one cut should be taken down to a height of about 10cm, not lower. It allows the slower growing species more light and space to develop without being suppressed by the quick-starters. Also now, remove the cuttings! If some unpleasant species appear, remove them manually after flowering or when identification of the species is clear and the plant is definitely not welcome. Never use chemicals against weeds in a wildflower meadow.
Development: As already described above, a wildflower-meadow is a permanently varying structure of plants of different families, struggling and competing with each other but also needing and supporting one another. The annual species such as corn poppy, bachelors button, bluebell, birds eye, baby breath, black eyed Susan, marigold, candy tuft, catchfly, cornflower, daisy African flake, scarlet fax, blue larkspur, love in a mist, California poppy, snapdragon, Siberian wallflower, just to name but a few, will flower in the first summer and autumn, some of them even in the second year, than in combination with the biennials and perennials together, such as yarrow, ribgrass, daisy, bellflowers, knapweed, foxglove, bedstraw, St.John’s wort, field scabious, hawkbit, blue flax, lupin, lavender, mallow, chamomile, forget-me-not, selfheal, etc…and of course the grasses and trefoils. After the fourth year the wildflower meadow reaches its final appearance. This means that in the following years no significant changes within the range of species will be expected. The established species will then dominate and leave only few opportunities for others to establish if conditions stay stable. It might be helpful to over-seed every two years with a pure wildflower mix consisting of annuals, biennials and perennials such as the GREENFIELD WILDFLOWER TIN. It refreshes the meadow every year with a new generation of plants showing their typical magnificent colours.
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Widlflower Meadow Specialized Mixtures
Productcode
sowing rate g/m2
Grass Mixture for dry soils I
GF 900
20,0
Grass Mixture for damp soils II
GF 905
20,0
Calcareous Soils
GF 910
5,0
Calcareous Soils with Grass mixtureI
GF 915
25,0
Acidic Soils
GF 920
5,0
Acidic Soils with Grass mixture I
GF 925
25,0
Damp Soils
GF 930
5,0
Wetland Pond Edge
GF 940
5,0
Wetland Pond Edge Mix with Grass mixture II
GF 945
25,0
General Purpose
GF 960
5,0
General Purpose with Grass mixture I
GF 965
25,0
Hedgerow and Shade
GF 970
5,0
Hedgerow and Shade with Grass mixture I
GF 975
25,0
Roof mixture
GF 980
5,0
Roof mixture with Grass mixture I
GF 985
25,0
Mixtures
Specifications for individual mixtures can be supplied.
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Description Of Varieties The Most Common Grasses
Rye grass Lolium Perenne Red Fescue Fescuta Ruba Creeping Red Fescue Festuca Rubra Rubra
Ryegrass / Lolium perenne Ryegrass is one of the most important varieties used in lawn mixtures. It prefers fresh soil rich in nutrients and distinguishes itself by its fast germination and very quick root development. It forms a thick sward, is very tough and quickly regenerates itself after damage. Rye grass is very well suited to difficult surfaces like football pitches and playgrounds. Red Fescue / Festuca rubra Red fescue grows low to the ground, has a very fine leaf which forms a thick and fine sward. It has a low nutrient demand and can survive longer dry spells. Red fescue is used primarily in front lawns, ornamental lawns and golf courses.
Short Creeping Red Fescue Festuca Rubra Trichophylla
Creeping red fescue / Festuca rubra rubra
Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass Poa Pratensis
Creeping red fescue spreads by the means of its subterranean runner, this allows the plant to close in gaps within the sward.
Creeping Bent Grass Agrostis Stolonifera
Short creeping red fescue/ Festuca rubra trichophylla
Common Bent Grass Agrostis Capillaries
terranean runners (rhizomes) which enable the plant to close in any gaps. The leaf of the short creeping red fescue is dark green in
Creeping red fescue prospers in higher, colder situations and also does very well on lighter grounds. The leaf in contrast to red fescue is a darker colour but its uses would be the same as red fescue.
The short creeping red fescue (hair – leafy fescue) is a cross between red fescue and creeping red fescue and develops short subcolour and very fine. It takes its toughness from the red fescue and in addition is relatively tolerant to salt. The short creeping red fescue is used primarily in ornamental lawns and golf courses.
Tall Fescue Festuca arundinacea
Perennial rye-grass
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Rough sheeps fescue
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Creeping bent grass/ Agrostis stolonifera The creeping bent- grass spreads by way of a long surface creeping shoot which forms in the knots of the roots. It is able to knit within a sward very well. Under optimum conditions it can be a very aggressive plant. It forms a thick homogeneous sward and cuts very well. Creeping bent grass is used primarily in golf courses and the finest ornamental lawns. Common bent grass / Agrostis capillaries Common bent-grass is a fine dense cultivar. It is slower to establish but has excellent drought resistance. Suited to very fine turf such as bowling greens and golf greens. Tall fescue/ Festuca arundinacea Tall fescue has a relatively coarse leaf and does not fall under the ornamental grass category. Tall fescue is very well suited to dry locations but is also suitable to wet and shady areas. Tall fescue is a very robust grass and hence is often used in difficult rough areas.
Smooth-stalked meadow grass
Creeping bent-grass
Common bent-grass
Tall fescue
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All About The New Lawn Sowing New Lawns
Soil preparation is the key to success!
Seven steps of preparation for a new lawn: 1. The ground should be dug up – spade deep. Turning the soil and the green manure plant by digging will lead to humus enrichment and biological fertilization. For additional ground improvement another 4-5 bags /100 sq meters of garden humus can be distributed evenly and raked well. At the same time the ground is also broken up with this action.
2. Rake the seed bed, remove any coarse stones etc and level at the same time. 3. Now the surface should rest from 14 -21 days so the ground will settle and weeds will germinate and accumulate in the soil. 4. After the weeds have established apply a suitable (glyphosphate type) weed killer at own specified application rate. After 7-10 days and the weeds have died, break up the surface again with a rake 3-4 cm deep this will finally remove the weed content. Insure the ground is not too loose, roll the area or tread down with boards.
5. If the surface is not too humid, sow a suitable Greenfield lawn seed mixture using the correct sowing rate steadily from the hand, bucket or mechanical spreader. Lawns can be sown from spring to the end of autumn. Pick a day where there is no rain and very little wind. Gently rake in the lawn seed and fertilizer, roll if necessary. To create the optimum start for the new seeding a special fertilizer (starter fertilizer) should be applied. Gently rake in the lawn seed and fertilizer, roll and if necessary lightly sprinkle with water so that the seeds are protected against dehydration. 6. During the following 3-4 weeks the new sown surface must be protected against drying out. If necessary water. It is important that the sprinkler is set to a fine nozzle so that the seeds do not get washed away and the ground does not become encrusted and hard. The most favourable time for watering is early morning or late evening. 7. When a height of 8 -10cm (hand height) is achieved the young lawn is mowed for the first time. The lawn mower should have very sharp blades; remember the lawn plants are still very young and sensitive. Only the top (1-2cm) should be mowed with the first cut. The following cuts can be made to the desired height of the lawn. Frequent cutting, particularly in the young stage, leads to a thick strong lawn turf.
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Dec
Action Seeding New sowing
The Gardening Year: This table gives you and overview of the most important activities for you lawn within the gardening year.
Reseeding Fertilize Spring-/ or Starting Summer fertilization Autumn fertilization Scarifiying Irrigation Mowing
All about the lawn
Weed control
Maintenance
Lawn care: After the successful initial seeding, care is essential for the preservation of the lawn. This is the only way to guarantee a successful, dense, quality lawn that will appear healthy and in uniform for years to come. Mowing, fertilizing, aeration and watering are all to be considered part of the maintenance regime. It is also important to consider the weed control and the treatment of illnesses within your lawn care regime. Mowing: Mowing is not only the most time consuming but is also the most important part of your lawn maintenance regime. Remember when cutting you should not take away more than 30% to at most 50% of the growth of the plant. A frequent mowing along with the right fertilization promotes the formation of a thick, carpet like sward, this is because the grass plants are stimulated to grow. This also strengthens your lawn. When making the decision, when is the right time to cut? Remember that by cutting you should not take away more that 30% to at most 50% of the growth of the plant. If you mow the plant too tight it looses too much green area and finds it difficult to regenerate quickly. In a garden area the cut height should be between 3-5cm. Therefore you should mow at a height of 6-10cm. In the spring, try as far as possible to cut the lawn once a week. Fertilization: The lawn must regenerate constantly and with a lawn cut regularly nutrients on the surface are taken. Therefore the right fertilization is important for the formation of a strong green sward. The lawn is in a constant growth process and requires nutrients which must be supplied by specialized fertilization. The lawn not only needs nitrogen but also a well balanced combination of nitrogen, phosphate, potash as well as magnesium and trace elements. These nutrients assist the construction of the plant and the control of the herbal metabolism along with other functions. Hence the most suited fertilizer is multi nutrient and whose nutrient composition is appropriate for the needs of the lawn. Watering: Provide and ensure your lawn always has enough humidity. Natural precipitation is ordinarily sufficient for it. Should it be necessary to water the lawn i.e. if you are faced with phases of long persistent dryness, the following should be followed: New lawns or reseeds should be watered every 2 days with approx 1-2 1itres/ square meter. Older lawns should only be watered once a week and penetrate up to 20 litres / square meters. It is best to water early in the morning or late evening – never water in full sunlight.
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Raking
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Maintenance Lawn Repair
Preservation and rege-
Besides the customary maintenance measures like fertilization, cutting and watering there are additional measures
neration measures for
you can take to achieve the optimum from your lawn. If this is not done the surface will compress and matting of
lawns: for the improve-
the lawn can occur which can lead to disturbances of the water and the nutrient hold in the soil. This can prevent
ment of the water per-
healthy lawn growth, reduce the loading capacity of the lawn, sward density and regeneration properties decrease,
meability and level
weed infestation and illness susceptibility will also increase.
ness. Verticuting (Deep Scarifying):
The most important
For your lawn to grow it needs air and light. Over the course of time and in particular if the cut material is left on the lawn
measures are:
after mowing, a lawn felt develops form living and dead plant material, this should be removed every spring. With verticuting
- Deep scarifying
the lawn felt is torn open on the surface and removed, the broad-leaved weeds and moss are broken down. With the felt dis-
- Aerating
mantling, the activities of the ground organisms are improved. Outdoor sports areas should be verticuted (scarified) at least
- Top dressing
once a year. Preferably during the main growth period of April / May.
- Over seeding Aerating: Surface compaction is removed and root spaces are ventilated by aerating. Hollow pointed sting like devices are dug into the earth and pull up plugs of up to 10-cm depth which must be then removed. Afterwards the surface is top dressed and fertilized. To be effective at least 200 holes / square meter should be produced. Top dressing: Top dressing with sharply washed sand as a single measure or in combination with verticuting or aerating has the following advantages: • Any uneven surfaces can be evened out • The ground texture is improved • The ground becomes more permeable • Reduces compaction
Over-seeding: If the gaps have become too big in a lawn and will not close by regeneration or if the lawn needs to be refreshed by more valuable newer grasses, then over -seeding is necessary. The over-seeding can be carried out after measures like verticuting, aerating and top dressing. For over-seeding it is advisable to use a suitable coated seed mixture for surface sowing.
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Maintenance Soil Improvement
Top dressing: To produce level-ness and to improve soil quality a mixture of sand, peat, soil and fertilizer is required. The sand must be free of lime. The best time to carry out top dressing is autumn, possibly September. A suitable aeration of the soil should also be carried out. If after all these measures you are still having no success in regenerating your lawn, then more far-reaching measures are necessary. This can include: • Create slits • Scarifying
Slit: Approx 100 slits / square meter which are 1cm wide at a distance of about 8cm, up to 10cm deep, 10 – 15 cm long which are made with a specialized slit machine. The tears in the ground lead to the exhaustive relaxation and airing of the surface. However, this can also cause some ruggedness but this can be improved by top dressing. Scarifying: With scarifying a drainage system or more water-permeable layers are achieved with a special device. The slits are filled in the same operation with a permeable material (sand, clay). The excavation must be removed; width, distance and depth of the slits can be varied. The aim is a better aeration of the ground and better water utilization.
It will only be possible to decide which measure is necessary by viewing the site and carrying out an analysis of the ground.
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Maintenance Controlling Weeds And Moss In Your Lawn
Weed control:
It is possible to fight weeds by using preventative and mechanical nursing measures. Lawn grass needs to be promoted by pre-
The best way to fight
ventive measures and then the weeds will be pushed back by natural competition. The measures are dependent on the kind of
weeds in is by preven-
weeds, the size of the surface, the lawn type etc. The right care i.e. the right cut height and frequency, verticuting as well as aera-
tative and mechanical
ting will support the lawn grass and the sward density. This will therefore help to suppress the weeds.
nursing measures. A sward full of gaps will make it easier for the weeds to take hold. Weeds often establish if the surface is cut too tight, if the
Moss control:
sward is damaged by the wrong use of fertilizers and if damage occurs due to animals,weather, sports etc. If your maintenance
The appearance of
measures are not successful, it is possible to fight the weeds with chemicals. There are pure weed pesticides, however it is pos-
moss in lawns is due to
sible to get combined fertilizers with weed pesticides.
several reasons. It is not always a low ph,
Excess moisture, insufficient exposure, insufficient drying of the shaded areas, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient care all
this is a common
favour the development of moss. So firstly you must try to remove these favourable conditions. In addition, any moss that has
misconception.
developed should be fought in early spring as follows: The lawns first cut should be tight. Afterwards a mixture of iron II propose– sulphate and ammonium sulphate. Using a ratio of 1:1 to 1:2 with approx 100g / square meter on the mossy surface.
Over-seeding:
Afterwards the moss will change colour to brown / black and then it dies. Now it can be raked well away from the lawn
Developing a new lawn
sward.Where the lawn sward is full of gaps it should be over-seeded so that no new weeds or undesirable grass can take hold
is extremely laborious
in the spaces left by the moss. Use coated seed which guarantees an optimum success of the over-seed.
as well as costly. It should only be considered as a last option.
In spite of good care every lawn becomes older and gaps will appear. What can be done?
Over seeding is sub-
Over-seed – coated seed should be sown after cutting along with the spring fertilizer application. The lawn is thereby rejuvena-
stantially easier and a
ted every spring by new seeds. Repair and rejuvenation are carried out as follows:
more favourable maintenance option.
1. Cut the lawn as tightly as possible, so that there are only stubbles. Work with a grass collector so that the cut grass is collected and immediately removed. If there is cut grass left on the lawn, rake this to leave the surface clean. 2. Now scarify the surface to disturb the soil and to remove the lawn felt and plant leftovers. Afterwards clean the surface thoroughly so that the lawn seeds will have enough light and air. 3. Greenfield coated seed should be scattered at 30-35g /square meter and rolled. To speed up germination and to prevent the seed drying out, sprinkle the seeds with water
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Diseases and Pests Diseases
Diseases Grass like any other plant may be susceptible to attack by pests and diseases. Grass is more resistant and less prone to disease when it is well maintained and is growing well. But even with the best maintenance regime your lawn may still be open to attack. Fungal diseases Lawn diseases are not something that an amateur gardener should unduly worry about. It is often the case that patches which are caused by over fertilization or weed killer are misdiagnosed as a disease. Below is a list of the common ailments in a lawn. Snow Mould Microdochium nivale Season:
Can occur in any season but most common in autumn and early spring
Symptoms: At first small patches of grass turn yellow or orange and then spread out in size and number. The original patch is now a large brown area. The ill grass can be wet and slimy.
Preventative measures: Take measures to reduce lasting surface dampness, eg correct drainage, and increase the aerial circulation. Avoid high- nitrogen fertilizers and lime in autumn. Keep off the grass in frosty weather. Always remove lawn cuttings.
Snow Mould
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Pests And Diseases
Red Thread
- Red Thread
Laetisaria fuciformis (fr端her: Corticium fuciformis)
- Dollar Spot - Leatherjackets
Season:
Appears in late summer and autumn when mild
- Chafer Grubs Symptoms: This affects fine, slow growing and high maintenance grasses. A spot like damage will appear in the lawn, these have a pink or reddish appearance due to the pin like red growths on the grass leaves. With a strong infestation the grass can die but as a rule the patches recover in spring.
Preventative measures: Nitrogen fertilization should be carried out during the summer months with sufficient dampness to promote growth. Take care that the nitrogen levels are not too high as this can promote the spread of snowy mould again.
Red Thread
Dollar Spot Sclerotinia homoeocarpa Season:
Autumn and spring
Symptoms: A disease again for fine lawns. It forms perfectly circular spots which are separated sharply, the grass in the inner of these spots has mostly died. The brown and yellow spots can spread and join up and cause larger damage to the lawn. Dollar spot can appear in combination with red thread. Preventative measures: Ensure the lawn has a good maintenance regime and a well balanced supply of nutrients and nitrogen.
Dollar Spot
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Pests The two main pests that cause problems in a lawn are leatherjackets and chafer grubs. Both these pests are larvae that feed on the grass roots which cause death or damage to the grass plant. Leatherjackets Season:
Spring and summer
Symptoms: Leatherjackets are the larvae of daddy long-legs. You are at risk if you see a large number of daddy long legs in the vicinity of your lawn, if you have suffered with leatherjackets in the past or if your lawn is thin and pachy. They cause a yellow or brown dead patch in the summer.
Preventative measures: From April – May a leatherjacket pesticide killer can be applied also during the summer a polythene sheet can be laid on the lawn. The leatherjackets will come to the surface overnight and can be removed.
Chafer Grubs Season:
late summer
Symptoms: More common on sandy soils, but leaves the grass in the same condition as above. Preventative measures: It is best to treat in late summer as this is when the grub is closest to the surface. Treatment is similar to leatherjacket with the use of pesticides.
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