ᐅ New Lawn Installation – Use Topsoil or Turf Soil?

Created on: 4 Apr 2018 08:09
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Malz1902
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Malz1902
4 Apr 2018 08:09
Hello everyone, the weather is gradually warming up and we want to sow the lawn soon.
Now I’m wondering, can I sow the grass seed directly on the topsoil, or should I mix in some top dressing soil?
Can you recommend good grass seed?
It should be a standard sports and play lawn.
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Evolith
4 Apr 2018 08:37
So, just before Easter, we sowed our lawn. The weather here is currently ideal.
We simply spread the grass seed directly on the topsoil without any fertilizer or additives. Now we’ll see what comes of it.
The following grass seed was recommended to me: Saatzucht Barowick, specifically their sports and play lawn.
It is a bit more expensive but is supposed to withstand the wear from small children.
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Nordlys
4 Apr 2018 11:52
About the lawn: The one from Bardowick seems really good. Many people buy it, including our gardener.
Yes, he says, it can be laid directly on topsoil. If the soil is very poor or sandy, add some fertilizer. Karsten
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Bieber0815
4 Apr 2018 20:50
You should always buy a "standard seed mixture," known as RSM. There are different standards, for example, RSM 2.1 Utility Lawn Standard.

Regarding the soil... It depends! You could also apply a starter fertilizer. The most important thing later on is regular mowing!
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HilfeHilfe
5 Apr 2018 07:43
Hello,

I have a question about how to fill in "furrows."

Should I use regular potting soil, or is there something else I should use?
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Malz1902
5 Apr 2018 08:30
What is your opinion on the following seeds?
Kiepenkerl RSM 2.3 Utility Lawn / Sports Lawn