Lawns can be sown from around March to mid June and from mid August to early October. Autumn is the best time to do this because there is sufficient rainfall and the ground has stored warmth through the summer. Grass seed only germinates optimally at soil temperatures of at least 10 °C. These temperatures do not always prevail in March. Furthermore, it can already be hot and dry in May and once germination has begun, the soil must not dry out again.
With a good mixture, a seed quantity of 15 to 20 g/m² is adequate for achieving a dense lawn, although more may be required in the case of low-cost mixtures. Starting fertilisers provide important nutrients to the young plants during the initial weeks, allowing the formation of strong roots and shoots. During the first two weeks, the lawn must be kept moist to a depth of 5 cm at all times.
In order to speed things up, rolled turf is a good option. This is delivered ready-made and can be laid on prepared soil virtually all year round. It then simply has to be trodden down or rolled and watered well. Rolled turf can also be walked on after a short time.
When purchasing rolled turf, ensure that it looks fresh, green and healthy. Ideally, it should be purchased from a local producer so that as little time as possible elapses between cutting and laying. Ready-made turf saves around one year of preparation and lawn care work, and ensures an initially weed-free lawn.
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