Description of lawn grass that destroys weeds and how to sow the area
A neat lawn without weeds is a dream of gardeners and summer residents. Such a lawn looks aristocratic, it is convenient to play outdoor games on it. Keeping weeds out of your favorite lawn is not an easy job. It is important to properly prepare the site and select a variety of lawn grass that is capable of destroying and displacing weeds from the ground. Such a lawn is resistant to wiping and forms a powerful root system that does not allow weeds to germinate.
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How does a lawn help against weeds?
So that weeds do not grow on the site and do not spoil the landscape, problem areas are sown with lawn grass mixtures. It is impossible to completely get rid of weeds on the site without the use of herbicides, but it is possible to reduce the amount of unwanted grass to a minimum. Carefully choose a variety of lawn grass, which should have the following properties:
- Increased drought tolerance.
- A powerful root system capable of intertwining the roots of other plants.
- Short stature.
- Resistant to trampling.
Important! The lawn will only help to deal with weeds with dense seeding. To achieve a greater effect, the seeding rate per 1 square meter is doubled.
The principle of action on weeds is based on the creation of a dense layer of intertwined rhizomes of lawn grass, which does not allow weeds to germinate and live comfortably.
Often lawn grass is used as green manure: it is dug up with the soil as organic mulch. These types of herbs include: clover, fescue, lupine. These weed-displacing plants additionally enrich the soil with potassium and increase its fertility. The next year, cultivated plants are planted on rested and cleaned soils.
Grass that is not afraid of weeds
It is possible to defeat weeds on the site without the use of herbicides and other chemicals. There are many types of grasses that are not afraid of weeds.
When choosing a variety of lawn grass, attention is paid to such a parameter as short stature. It is these types of plants that are capable of creating dense weaving of roots. Vegetation, which is not afraid of weeds, has a stable immunity, is able to grow in a changeable climate, drought and waterlogging.
Grass varieties that kill weeds
The grasses that destroy weeds on the plots are distinguished by a highly developed root system, are able to grow quickly and gain green mass, do not get sick and firmly endure the vagaries of the weather and cold periods.Siderat herbs will help get rid of weeds and enrich the soil with humus. Flower lawns will decorate the landscape and create coziness on the site. Let us analyze the popular varieties of lawn grass varieties that can destroy weeds, forever displacing them from the site.
Pole grass
Belongs to the family of cereals. It is distinguished by its low growth and the ability of the root system to create a dense carpet that kills weeds. Greens of rich light green color, juicy. Escaping bent-grass is distinguished by stable immunity to fungal diseases, frost-resistant, able to resist trampling. But the variety is afraid of drought; additional watering is needed during dry periods.
Red fescue
To prevent weeds from growing on the site and spoiling the landscape, various lawn grasses are used. Perhaps the most undemanding lawn grass for growing conditions is red fescue. It is able to grow on poor soils, copes well with weeds, leaving them no chance of germination. Gained popularity with gardeners for its ability to tolerate low mowing. It endures trampling and frosty winters. It has a slow growth rate, can grow in the shade, tolerates drought with dignity. You can sow red fescue lawn in fall or spring. This type of grass is included in almost all lawn grass mixtures.
Meadow bluegrass
A winter crop that can be sown as a green manure in the fall. Succulent shoots of grass appear in early spring, immediately after the snow cover melts. Mowing stimulates the formation of new shoots, so the lawn looks well-groomed, without "bald spots". Bluegrass is self-pollinated, is in the stage of active growth for 4-5 years.
Microclover
Modern development of landscape designers. Microclover leaves no chance for weeds to survive. The height of the bush is 5 centimeters, it forms a lawn covering evenly, of the same height. This lawn does not need to be mowed. At the same time, the plant is so aggressive that it fills empty areas in the soil, clogs weeds. If you plant a vegetable garden with microclover, you can forget about weeds. Microclover grows on any soil, in various climatic conditions.
Ryegrass
Herbaceous perennial with a long life cycle of 7-8 years, clogging weeds on the site. The lawn retains its green juicy color until November. Ryegrass exhibits its best qualities in a warm southern climate. It does not tolerate frosty winters, it is prone to freezing. In the first year after planting, the lawn does not need to be mown.
Ready mixed grass
To create a “durable” lawn, ready-made grass mixtures are often used. Joint cultivation of low-growing varieties of perennial lawn grasses on the site will help to get rid of garbage plants; it is important that the plants match in growth rates, height and requirements for growing conditions.
Canada Green
This mixture is selected and adapted to the growing conditions in the northern regions. The mixture consists of several varieties of fescue and ryegrass. The first shoots appear within 10 days after sowing. The mixture is suitable for growing in urban landscapes. "Canada Green" is resistant to trampling, does not freeze in winter. On such a lawn, you can play football and other outdoor games. The coating does not require thinning, it is not afraid of pests and fungal infections. Canada Green belongs to premium class mixtures.
"Lilliput"
Low-growing lawn with a slow growth rate. Such a mixture is often called "grass for the lazy"; it is required to cut the plantings only in the second year. "Lilliput" is a quarter of red fescue. The lawn tolerates low mowing and quickly recovers from damage.Additional watering is required. The composition of the grass mixture includes several varieties of fescue, meadow bluegrass, slender and sprouting bent grass.
"Gnome"
A mixture of low-growing herbs that do not require regular maintenance. Suitable for growing in the northern regions of Russia. The mixture consists of meadow fescue, red fescue and meadow bluegrass. The grass mixture is especially popular in the Urals.
The mixture consists of one third of perennial ryegrass. It also contains meadow fescue, red fescue, meadow bluegrass and wheat grass. The lawn does not require frequent mowing, it can grow on poor soils. The optimum cutting height is 6-8 centimeters.
Preparation of the territory and its correct sowing
You can get rid of weeds on the site for a long time with the help of herbicides or sowing the territories with lawn grasses. For maximum weed control and a beautiful lawn, the site must be prepared before planting. Site preparation includes:
- Soil treatment with herbicides.
- Manual weed control.
- Digging and loosening the soil.
- Application of special fertilizers for lawn grasses.
- Soils with high acidity are limed.
- After loosening and fertilizing, the soil is watered and tamped with a roller.
After carrying out all the necessary measures, the soil is left to stand for a week. During this time, some of the weeds will grow, they must be removed manually.
Lawn grass is planted most often in spring or autumn. The seeds are sown manually or using a special seeder. For grass mixtures, the seeding rate is indicated in the instructions. After spreading the seeds, the soil is sprinkled with nutritious soil mixture, then pressed with a roller. Further planting must be watered. It is best to use a sprayer, so the soil is not washed out, the seeds remain in place.
To add sophistication to the landscape of the plot on which the lawn is sown, additional flower beds are created, flowers and ornamental shrubs are planted.
