The Lawns and Landscapes company is engaged in independent cultivation in its own fields and sale of lawns in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region. Ordering a lawn from our company allows you to modify the site in the shortest possible time, creating a cozy atmosphere on it.
About types of lawns
In the absence of a ready-made lawn, when planning, first of all it is worth deciding on its function: whether the lawn will serve only as a decorative element, or be a field for different types of activities. There are several types: ground floor, Moorish, natural, landscape gardening, sports and special.
Parterre lawn
This type, also called an English lawn, has a purely decorative function. Its height in summer is 3 - 3.5 cm, it consists of expensive and tender grasses that need sunlight, are afraid of shady places, moving along it, having picnics and any other physical activity.
A ground lawn can be installed only if you know for sure that there will be no load on it Source zen.yandex.ru
The soil must be well prepared, free from weeds, professional and timely care.
Such a lawn requires serious care Source yandex.ru
Despite all the costs, this particular lawn is the most beautiful and rich, emphasizing the high economic and cultural status of its owner.
But all efforts will be rewarded with a beautiful emerald carpet Source majesticapartments.info
It can be combined with any other plants and flowers Source for-builders.ru
Moorish lawn
Mainly, this lawn on the site also performs a decorative function; the herbs used reach a height of more than 10 cm and are flowering (meadow chamomile, field cornflower, poppy, large-flowered flax). Afraid of kneading, a certain frequency of haircuts is necessary.
This type of lawn is also not suitable for playing football - it differs from others in the presence of different wildflowers Source dreempics.com
Flower lawns are installed in places where no other work is expected Source pinterest.com
A well-chosen bouquet of flowers in a herbal mixture will give the owner a wonderful palette of colors, but it is worth keeping in mind that the larger the lawn, the less exclusive and premium it will look.
Natural lawn
Having rid the planned area filled with grasses of weeds and tall plants, any area densely occupied by grasses can be covered with a natural lawn. Such a lawn does not require special soil or grass mixtures.
Natural “lawns” do not require special care, and there are no problems with them when planting Source gazeta-butyrsky.ru
There are special meadow mixtures on sale that allow you to give any lawn a certain look. Maintenance of such a lawn is minimal, as are the economic costs, but in appearance, this type is inferior to all others.
Gardening
Due to its greatest prevalence, it is often called a regular lawn. The garden lawn consists of hard, rough grasses, 5-6 cm high. Such a lawn can grow on poor soils, it is slightly susceptible to changes in shady areas and excess sunlight.
Park lawn is suitable for shaded areas Source greennirvana.ru
This type of lawn is unpretentious either in creation or maintenance Source premierlawns.co.uk
It is a compromise of aesthetics and functionality; you can safely arrange picnics and recreation areas on it, place inflatable pools, and temporary paraphernalia.
Sports
This lawn is used when there is intense exposure to the soil, near playgrounds, sports grounds, and walking areas. Growing cereals have good resistance to trampling and abrasion.
A lawn for a family with children and animals - it is difficult to “scare” it with intense load Source taxpolice.spb.ru
When creating a sports ground, you need to take care of a durable substrate Source en.ppt-online.org
As a rule, mixtures for sports turf are more expensive and their creation requires additional costs.
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in landscape design of sites.
Special
This type can be purchased ready-made in the form of rolls. Rolls are sold already with turf and are easily adapted to the supplied soil.
Rolled lawn is ready to delight its owners in just 2 weeks Source seattlehelpers.org
Grasses are tough and do not have any special aesthetic qualities, but in terms of their resistance to any influences they are no worse than gardening grasses.
More often, load-resistant grasses are used for rolled lawns Source landgrass.ru
Classification of grass mixtures
Herbal mixtures for lawns are divided into several varieties:
- fast. Representatives of this group are wheatgrass, wheatgrass, grassland and multifloral ryegrass, and common comb grass. Plants develop quickly and with sufficient soil moisture, a green lawn is formed within a year after sowing. But fast-growing grasses are at the same time short-lived, while slow-growing grasses (meadow grass, red fescue, common bentgrass), on the contrary, are characterized by longevity ;
- shadow. They are adapted to a lack of light, therefore they feel good in shaded areas. Example - pasture ryegrass, red fescue. Also, these plants are characterized by resistance to mechanical influence (you can walk on the lawn);
- solar. These herbs can be exposed to the direct rays of the sun all day without harm to themselves. They also have high drought resistance. Representatives of this group are meadow bluegrass, alfalfa, sheep fescue, etc.;
- universal. Some herbs, for example, bentgrass, tolerate a wide range of negative factors - heat, frost, drought. That is why they are called universal: such a lawn can be grown in almost any region. These plants also have negative sides. In the same bent grass, for example, growth slows down after cutting.
About the herbs used
Cereal mixtures for a parterre lawn for a summer residence contain the seeds of meadow grass, red fescue and fine bentgrass. Moorish mixtures contain flax seeds, cornflowers, marigolds, chamomile, nemesia, bluegrass and fescue. Mixtures for arranging a lawn contain seeds of ryegrass, sheep fescue and bluegrass.
Grasses for each type of lawn are selected individually Source seattlehelpers.org
The sports turf consists of perennial ryegrass, red fescue and bentgrass.
Each individual species is differently resistant to weathering. Mixtures with 3 or more species make it possible to hide the weakest qualities of cereal crops, thanks to which the lawn can be evenly contrasting, whether in the sun or in the shade.
Clover
Perennial 50-60 cm high. Forms a powerful root system, with a penetration depth into the soil of up to 2.5 m. Light-loving plant. Does not require careful care. Undemanding to soil quality. Displaces weeds. Supplies the earth with nitrogen. Resistant to trampling. Recovers quickly. The flowering period is from May to the end of September. Tolerates frosts well. The increased soil moisture produced by clover attracts snails and slugs.
About soil preparation and features of choosing a location
Work related to preparing the soil and sowing seeds can be divided into several stages.
A high-quality lawn requires careful soil preparation Source sovet-sadovody.ru
At the first stage, the soil type is determined. To do this, it is enough to dig on a clear day, take a handful of soil in the palm of your hand, examine the color, crush it, and use the following factors to determine the type of soil:
- Sandy soil is characterized by a large amount of sand, it is rough and granular, water is quickly carried away from the surface of the sand, removing useful substances. Such soil must be regularly fed and watered.
- Clay soil holds too much water and is fertile, but may have drainage problems. The clay is sticky, gray in color, and forms a lump when compressed.
- Peat soil is dark, loose and soft. It is poor in nutrients, it is very wet, as it is found in swampy places. It is worth providing an additional layer to drain excess water
- Calcareous soil does not form a compact; it feels crumbly and granular to the touch. This type is fertile and drains water well.
- Loam is a mixture of sand and clay, this soil is soft to the touch, the color varies from gray to brownish brown. Average in fertility, water flows moderately.
Regardless of soil type, it is important to maintain the correct soil acidity. The most favorable acidity for most types of cereals is 6.0 – 7.0 pH units. To determine acidity, you can use litmus paper and use a scale to determine the acidity.
To determine the acidity of the soil, a paper litmus strip is used Source shopsad.ru
If the soil has an acidity of less than 6, you can sprinkle the soil with lime and chalk. If the soil has a slightly alkaline environment, you can use special solutions or crushed peat.
Timofeevka
A perennial plant 25-120 cm high. It has short creeping rhizomes. Reaches full development in the second year. Blooms in late spring - early summer. Does not tolerate trampling well. It grows well only on moist clay and loamy soils. Doesn't like drought. Withstands even the harshest winter. It does not tolerate low cutting, so it is used primarily for sowing ordinary lawns on heavy soils. Propagated by seeds.
Soil preparation
So that nothing prevents the grass from growing and it is uniform, the ground should be cleared of weeds, stones, sticks and possible debris. Places that have uneven areas should be leveled using a rake; pronounced hills will have to be demolished with a shovel. To thoroughly remove weeds, you can use herbicides. If the treated area has a large number of bushes, small trees, weeds and is also not level, it would be best to simply dig up this area completely, and then start sorting out the roots of unnecessary plants.
Preparation for sowing a lawn begins with completely clearing the area of weeds Source hozsektor.ru
Soils with poor drainage (clayey, peat) need to create a layer through which water can easily drain. To do this, you need to remove 20-25 cm from the soil and put a drainage layer in the form of geotextiles, broken bricks or gravel.
Schematically, the area with drainage looks like this Source warecoz.saporehus.ru.net
It would not be a bad idea to use additional fertile soil and place it in an even layer 5-10 cm thick on the territory.
Sometimes a small layer of fertile soil is placed on the drainage Source besplatka.ua
Regardless of the fertility of your soil, an additional layer will not have a negative impact on your green lawn, but will only improve its quality.
By shoot height
This criterion determines in which tier of the vegetation cover the lawn grass in the photo you see will be located. It is customary to distinguish the following tiers:
Upper
It is formed by more light-loving plants, the stems of which can reach more than 1 meter in height. Representatives:
- sainfoin;
- boneless fire.
Average
It is formed from semi-upland grasses with a stem length from 50 cm to a meter. They bush well after shearing, forming a beautiful cover. Among them:
- hybrid clover;
- yellow alfalfa;
- timothy grass
Lower
Typically these are herbs that tolerate slight shade well, with thin stems up to 70 cm in height. These include:
- bentgrass;
- white clover;
- red fescue
About sowing and growing
Before sowing, the soil should be loosened with a rake with small teeth to make it easier for the seeds to enter the ground.
After the rake, small grooves are formed, into which the seeds fall Source zagorodnaya-zhizn.moscow
Knowing the size of the planned lawn, the number of seeds for sowing can be calculated according to the proportion, where at least 50 grams are required per 1 m2. seeds, or per 1 hundred square meters at least 5 kg. Spending more than 7 kg per 1 hectare of land is not rational for any soil fertility and type of grass. The sowing depth should not reach more than 1 cm.
Each meter of plot requires a certain number of seeds - there is no point in sowing more Source thestar.com
For sowing, you can use a regular 2 liter plastic bottle, making holes in it for the seeds.
For a larger area, you can use a special device where the amount of seeds will be dosed.
A special manual harvester will help you cope with a large area Source preschooloptions.org
Seeding devices can be different Source greenland.ee
The edges of the lawn are sown first and most intensively, then along the entire territory. The seeds can be mixed with dry fertilizer, which can speed up their germination.
A similar device is used in small areas Source seattlehelpers.org
After sowing, the soil must be compacted for additional compaction, to get rid of uneven surfaces and to protect it from birds.
After sowing, the ground is leveled and compacted Source dacha.help
A manual roller is used for compaction Source parnik-teplitsa.ru
By type of root system
There are four types of lawn grasses:
Rhizomatous
The root is not very deep, but it grows quickly, forming many nodes that give rise to above-ground shoots. Thanks to this, the grass stand is preserved for many years. These herbs include:
- bluegrass;
- white bentgrass;
- meadow foxtail.
Loose bushes
Unlike the first type, the root forms only one underground node. The lushness of the plant is created by shoots from the above-ground bush. These include:
- timothy grass;
- perennial ryegrass.
Dense bush
You need to be very careful with this type of grass, as they can form dense tussocks, which does not look very aesthetically pleasing on the lawn. This feature is explained by the fact that new shoots released by the above-ground bush quickly grow together with the old ones. This type includes:
- red oatmeal;
- white-haired
Tap root plants
A very unpretentious species with a lush, beautiful bush. The main tap root goes deep into the ground, and young shoots form on it. Taproots include:
- sainfoin.
About care
Lawn care and design consists of moisture control, periodic mowing and weed removal.
Naturally, when setting the goal of creating a natural lawn with a predominance of low-growing species on moist soil, all care can be reduced only to mowing. However, in this case, there is a high probability of obtaining an uneven lawn pattern. Somewhere the grass will be greener, somewhere, on the contrary, it will be withered and sparse. Depending on the type of lawn, the cutting height varies, but it is not recommended to cut any lawn shorter than 3 cm.
| Lawn type | Cut to, see: | |
| In summer | Autumn-spring | |
| Parterre | 3 | 4 |
| Sports | 3 | 4 |
| Gardening | 5 | 6 |
As a rule, no more than 1/3 of the height is cut when the grass growth is 1.5 - 2 cm more than normal. Overgrown grass is mowed in 2-3 stages. In summer the frequency is 10-15 days, in autumn and spring 7-10 days. Grass clippings should not be left on the lawn.
To maintain a “marketable” appearance, the grown grass is mowed Source mir-ogorod.ru
Ryegrass
A perennial grass up to 30 cm high. The root system is fibrous, well developed in the upper layers of the soil. Flowering is observed in June-July. Sun-loving plant. Drought resistant. Prefers sandy loam soils. In summer it loses its decorative effect. Propagated by seeds and division of the bush. Insufficient frost and winter hardiness, loss of grass stand after wintering is about 30%. It has high wear resistance, which makes it an important component for sports turf mixtures. Included in all types of lawn grass mixtures.
Photo gallery of examples of lawn design
Decorative lawn combined with flower beds Source safechaos.net
Small lawn near a small house Source yandex.ru
For the garden, it is better to choose grass that is accustomed to shade Source ikeablog.zapto.org
The large meadow is suitable for walking and admiring the beauty of nature Source voipjardines.es
When you just want a lot of greenery Source nationalgolf.lt
While having a picnic in nature, you can stroll through fresh greenery Source curtislandscaping.wordpress.com
Applications of rolled lawns for the construction of lawns in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region
Rolled lawn in St. Petersburg has a wide range of uses. The covering can be placed in the private sector, on high-speed routes, as one of the elements of landscape design, on football and golf fields, and tennis courts. The canvas is also laid on terraces and used for landscaping roofs.
This is a universal lawn that allows you to give an attractive appearance to any area.
