TOP 5 lawn grass seed manufacturers: composition, selection features, price

To grow neat lawn grass in your dacha that is resistant to the vagaries of the local climate and predictable to care for, you cannot skimp on the quality of the seeds. Conscientious manufacturers have been creating herbal mixtures with certain properties for years, but there are also “leftist” companies that do not disdain selling dubious materials, falsifying expiration dates, and deceptive advertising. The easiest way to protect yourself from low-quality goods and save your work is to buy seed from proven brands that value their reputation. As a guide, we have created a list of leading brands whose products have won a lot of awards and earned the most positive reviews.

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The review included companies from countries that are unconditionally recognized as leaders in the seed market - the Netherlands, Denmark, the USA, etc. They have solid experience, high-tech production, the presence of their own scientific laboratories and cooperation with leading agricultural universities. When purchasing their products, you can be sure that the contents of the package are 100% consistent with the description, and the characteristics of the grown lawn will exactly match those planned. At the same time, you need to be prepared for the fact that a “foreigner” at your dacha will cost 2–3 times more, and you should purchase seeds only at authorized sales points.

Which lawn is better - seeded, rolled or artificial?

Each of the listed types has its own advantages and disadvantages, and here are the most important of them:

Of course, if you have the time and financial resources, it is better to opt for a seed lawn, which is both decorative and functional at the same time. The rolled option is relevant when you need to quickly create a beautiful lawn and want to make it as uniform as possible in texture and color. Artificial grass is especially good for sporting purposes and as an addition to terraces.

Which lawn is best to buy?

When choosing a lawn, it is important to look at the composition of the grass mixtures; for example, fescue is resistant to trampling, and granary tolerates the effects of UV rays and frost well. If we are talking about roll options, then it is desirable that they have good drainage to remove moisture. In artificial models, you need to pay attention first of all to the rubber base, without which liquid will accumulate inside.

It is recommended to make a choice taking into account the specific situation:

• To organize a small lawn near your house you will need a universal LawnCity An entire area that has a smooth and even surface.
• A beautiful parterre lawn is obtained from the Gavrish grass mixture, which performs decorative functions.
• At your dacha, you can sow a “Country Carpet” from the Izumrud brand with a stable grass layer.
• For beginning landscapers, Hydro Mousse Liquid Lawn is an easy-to-plant option.
• If you don’t have time to grow grass yourself, you can buy a roll of “Classic”.
• In the play area for children, the Picnic grass surface will be useful, soft and pleasant to the touch.
• Rolled “Standard” with good throughput capacity was specially created for city parks and squares.
• You can cover a football field with an artificial product called RealGrass, which also looks good on terraces and does not require mowing.
• For photo shoots, Condor Phoenix 3013 and Domo Deco Green Grass 40 are often used as decoration.

The most expensive is considered to be the seed lawn, which has proven itself best for practical purposes. However, it requires certain care, which not everyone has the time or money for. In this case, roll and artificial options remain.

Which lawn company is better to choose?

Basically, the VyborExpert project team included one product from the best companies in the rating. But there are two leading companies that, after carefully studying the features of the products, were presented with two lawns.

Before deciding on a specific product, you should take a closer look at its suppliers:

• LawnCity is a Russian company working in the field of landscape design and landscaping using advanced European and American technologies. When creating its products, it takes into account the needs of both professionals and private home owners. The company began operating in 2005 and offers both ready-made options and seeds for self-cultivation.
• Emerald is a brand that sells ready-made lawns with the best characteristics for decorative and functional purposes. Basically, we are talking about a combination of several types of plants - fescue, bluegrass, etc. They are characterized by low consumption (5 kg per 100 sq. m), high quality of seedlings, which is confirmed by seed inspection, and resistance to trampling.
• Hydro Mousse is a Chinese brand that uses hydroseeding technology in the development of its products, which is widely used in Europe and America. The company specializes in developing liquid lawns that require mixing seeds with water, fertilizers, growth stimulants, and then spraying over the surface. They land without much hassle.
• Russian Lawns is a Russian holding company that produces roll coverings for landscaping urban areas (parks, squares, private houses) and country estates. In the rating it is represented by two herbs – “Classic” and “Picnic”. The company also provides land improvement services and further customer service.
• Etron - the company's history begins in 1998. The main vector of development is the production and sale of rolled turf, as well as its installation from A to Z. The company's grass is grown on an area of ​​more than 100 hectares, this land is located 50 km from Moscow. This area is recognized as environmentally friendly and favorable for obtaining natural plants. The grass “Standard” is included in the rating.
• RealGrass is a manufacturer of artificial turf for sports and decorative purposes. Basically, we are talking about low- and medium-height pile with a height of 20 to 40 mm. Available sizes: width 2 and 4 m, length – 25 m. Their features: the presence of a drainage system, resistance to UV rays and rain. The company lays artificial grass for photo and video shooting in summer cottages, near swimming pools, on terraces and loggias.
• Condor is a European manufacturer of artificial grass surfaces. The company appeared in 1992. Its main office is located in the Netherlands. There are more than 30 types of products available in the range. The brand's synthetic grass is distinguished by its naturalness, soft and pleasant coating, and the absence of foreign odors. It is actively used in the arrangement of parks, squares, and private areas.
• Domo is a Belgian supplier of rolled artificial turf for indoor and outdoor use. The industrial group owns 25 factories in 15 countries. Rolls with a width of 2 and 4 m are available. They are based on polypropylene and rubber. Among the advantages of the product, it is worth noting the high density of the pile (about 12 mm) and bright green color.

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Perennial ryegrass Top Gun II JACKLIN SEED (USA)

Another masterpiece from the Jacqueline Seed company. It was developed by Susan Samudio and Doug Brede of the company's Research Department by crossing varieties that performed best. Belongs to the elite varieties of American selection. However, it is not only used to create professional football and golf courses (weeds, fairways and marking areas) in areas suitable for turf-type ryegrass. Perennial ryegrass is ideal for sowing on home sports lawns, children's playgrounds and school grounds. In addition, experts recommend sowing seeds of the Top Gun II variety into already laid rolled lawns.

The main advantages are resistance to intense loads, high decorative properties, a beautiful dark green shade and high safety (does not form bumps). In addition, Top Gun II ryegrass is immune to dollar spot (skerotinia), ophiobolosis (root rot) and grass stem rust. This elite seed has virtually no disadvantages. Like all Jacqueline Sid products, it is of high quality and has no complaints from customers.

Perennial ryegrass LIBRONCO DSV (Germany)

Perennial ryegrass seeds Libronko are produced by the German breeding and seed production company. The plant is suitable for creating any type of lawn, including sports lawn, where resistance to mechanical stress and rapid recovery are required.

Due to its strong fibrous system, Libronco ryegrass forms a dense turf and dense grass stand. A green carpet is formed a month after the first shoots appear. It is sown in open sunny areas, but it can also tolerate light (openwork) partial shade. The grass has a moderate growth rate. The leaves are rich green, short, narrow, slightly rough.

Among the disadvantages, based on the reviews of some customers, you will have to take into account the fact that this ryegrass will not be able to fill large bald spots on the lawn on its own. In such cases, reseeding is required. In addition, it does not tolerate excessive humidity, so you should be careful with watering. Otherwise, the roots will begin to rot and the plant will die. But in summer, when temperatures are high, evening watering of the lawn is mandatory.

Clover white, red, meadow

Clover (aka shamrock) has about 300 varieties, of which 70 take root in our country, and no more than 20 are used in landscape design. Its main charm is that it is essentially a ground cover weed that actively grows with minimal care and looks great from spring to fall. The most common seeds on sale are meadow, white and red clover. Which one to choose depends entirely on your taste, but white is best suited for lawns - it has the thinnest stems with a dense foliage carpet.

The height of unmown clover during the flowering period reaches 20-25 cm, and at other times - 10 cm. The plant blooms in the second year after sowing, and it must be limited geographically immediately after planting, because clover grows very actively. There is a plus to this - there will be no bald spots on such a lawn.

In order to sow a lawn of clover, you need to remove the turf and large roots of weeds, dig up and level the soil, and then sow clover at the rate of 20 g of seeds per 1 sq.m. 1 cm of soil is poured on top of the seeds, compacted and watered. You need to fertilize a clover lawn no more than 2 times a season, choosing potassium-phosphorus complexes for this, since, like all legumes, clover absorbs nitrogen from the air.

Green square

The top 3 best lawn grass mixtures open with another domestic one, which is distinguished by both a larger number of options and a more favorable price. Although the difference in price begins to be felt on a large scale, for example, if the lawn area starts from 50 m2 or more. There are mixtures specifically designed for various climatic regions of Russia - from the subtropical zone of the Caucasus to the arid Lower Volga region and harsh Siberia.

Terragrun

One of the hallmarks of Terragrün is its own mixtures, in which wild species and cultivated varieties are mixed in varying proportions. At the same time, the germination rate of seeds from German craftsmen reaches 95% (one of the highest rates on the market). A wide range of products will help create a lawn not only in the favorable climatic conditions of the south of Russia, but also in other, colder regions.

The varieties “Universal”, “Canada Green”, and “Golf Master” are very popular on the market. By the way, the latter, despite the specialized name, is actually very stable and looks great in the lawn. The only drawback is that it requires a good drainage system, as it does not tolerate soil freezing and may die.

Grass mixture Golfmaster DLF, Masterline series

The professional grass mixture Golfmaster is used not only for creating freeway sections of golf courses. These are elite products that will satisfy any needs of the most demanding customers. The mixture contains only new varieties that showed the best results during testing. All herbs are thin-leaved. They are resistant to low mowing. With proper care, the result is a light emerald lawn with an original texture and a high ability to self-repair, but the grass still grows at a moderate speed.

In addition, such grass cover is drought-resistant, shade-tolerant, cold-resistant and quite unpretentious in care. His shortcomings are insignificant. The lawn grown from the Golfmaster grass mixture is characterized by moderate resistance to mechanical stress (its rating is 6 according to the nine-point system presented on the company’s official website). The manufacturer's product range includes two versions of Golfmaster for sports turf: for hot, arid regions and regions with moderate and even cold climates.

Powerseed

Powerseed lawn mixtures are adapted to western/central US climates and are therefore suitable for central and southern regions of Russia. One of the most popular mixtures is for quickly restoring lawns. It is convenient that the old lawn does not need to be dug up, fertilized, or watered regularly. It just grows on its own - what else do you need?

Grass mixture Sportmaster DLF, Masterline series

Designed for professional sports fields and playgrounds. There are two variants of the mixture - for temperate cool regions (with meadow bluegrass, red fescue and perennial ryegrass) and for hot arid regions (the only difference is that the composition includes tall fescue).

The main advantages are the deep green color of the lawn, the formation of fairly dense elastic turf and resistance to drought. Long seed germination (about 2-3 weeks) and slow growth of grass, mainly meadow grass, are possible. Therefore, it is recommended to sow this grass mixture in May-June so that the lawn has time to form a powerful root system and survive the winter safely. In addition, a lawn sown with “Sportmaster” requires care - weed control, spring fertilizing and timely mowing.

Everest (EVEREST) ​​Jacklin seed

The Jacklin seed company (Jacqueline Seed) is part of the Simplot corporation. She specializes in breeding and develops new varieties of lawn and forage grasses. At the same time, the company is purposefully studying meadow bluegrass, which is the No. 1 grass in creating any lawns, including sports ones. As a result of the research, many premium, top varieties were developed - Award, Everest, EverGlade, Nu Destiny, NuGlade, Impact, BlueChip, etc. All of them are distinguished by their rich dark green color, narrow leaves, good tillering and the formation of dense turf, strong to tear and resistant to intense loads.

Meadow grass seeds of the Everest variety, like all products, are distinguished by high purity, the so-called “zero zero”. The seed contains absolutely no weed seeds, especially bluegrass (Poa annua). Thanks to its strong turf, the Everest variety is used in the production of lawn rolls and in the creation of professional-level football fields. This grass is also suitable for rugby stadiums, tennis courts and golf courses. The only drawback is the need for abundant watering during germination and regular weed control, especially bluegrass, which can easily spoil the overall appearance of the lawn, since its leaves are much lighter than bluegrass Everest.