The right soil for sowing the lawn
In addition to compost and humus, the soil on which lawns are sown should also contain clay and sand. Depending on the soil conditions, the soil may have to be prepared.
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Components of the turf soil
Experts recommend the following soil mix for optimal grass growth:
- about 50% compost
- a humus content of 30 to 40%
- a 10 to 20% share of sand
- fertilizer
The earth's pH value is ideally between 5.5 and 6.5.
In such a loose soil mixture, the seeds can open well and the young grasses develop well. However, such soil is rarely found in the garden. Therefore, it must be prepared with the necessary ingredients. With a completely new system, you can also buy pre-packaged lawn soil in the specialist market.
A loamy soil needs a plentiful supply of compost and some sand. If the soil is too sandy, it can also be improved by using compost. The incorporation of rock flour (€ 14.95 at Amazon *) also serves to improve the soil.
The suitability of potting soil
This soil is specially formulated for potted or container plants. It contains up to 90% peat, a lot of humus and various fibers. It also contains lime and sufficient fertilizer for the first few weeks. This is usually the so-called NPK fertilizer, which consists of nitrogen (N), phosphate (P) and potassium (K).
Potted plants feel good here, they can take root well, and they have enough food and water. Lawn seeds will certainly grow well in this soil and also grow satisfactorily. However, since potting soil has a loose structure and ideally does not collapse and compact, it is unlikely to be able to withstand the strain on the lawn.
Lawn that grows on potting soil may still be walkable on, but playing around will certainly damage the lawn.
Of course, potting soil can be used for minor repairs to the existing lawn.
