Different Grasses for Different Lawns by Greengrass
There are a couple of things the British gardener needs to come to terms with when establishing a lawn in the Mediterranean climate. There are two completely different types of lawn grasses:- Warm Season and Cool Season.
Warm season grasses adjustment in expectations
require for
an the
British gardener. The temperate and cool season grasses that we are familiar
with in the UK remain green all winter, but turn brown during hot, dry summers. Warm season grasses, by contrast, remain green through hot summers, but turn brown in winter if the average temperature falls below 10°C (50°F).
So the solution for a green lawn all year round is to plant Cool Season grass (normally sown as seed between Sep and April) and Warm Season grass for the summer months (May – Sept).
What grass types do I need? Depending on what you want to do with your lawn will affect your choice of grass. For example Just looking at it, having picnics and parties on it, playing football on it or using it as a putting green. As well as choosing the right grass for your needs, you also need to think about watering, fertilising, cutting and general maintenance, all of which affect your pocket and all can affect the success (or failure) of your lawn. Fortunately a few simple questions generally narrows the choice down to one or two types.
That‛s it for now, but remember if you have toothache, go see a tooth specialist - see a dentist. If you have a problem with your lawn talk to a lawn specialist. You can see a selection of different grass types on our stand at the Mamut, Jalon every Saturday (11.00 – 3.00).
Next Article is Starting your new lawn - “Seed, Plugs or Turf.” See you next issue. Greengrass
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