Guides & Advice
Wildflower identification guide
All wildflower areas are havens for invertebrates who in turn provide food for other wildlife. Establishing a wildflower area, either a 100% UK Native Meadow or a more colourful Urban Meadow containing some non-native species, is of ecological value. The climate smart benefits and visual appeal of wildflowers have driven their rise in popularity in amenity settings.
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Creating and maintaining a lawn
Types of Fertiliser
The two main types of fertiliser used in the amenity sector are granular fertilisers and liquids.
Applying fertilisers
Granular fertilisers can be spread by hand or by using pedestrian or tractor mounted spreaders. The important thing is to make sure the fertiliser is spread uniformly and at the correct rate.
Sowing grass on commercial landscapes
Specification for the seeding operation: The variation in site conditions and the proposed end uses make it difficult to offer a specification which satisfies all requirements.
Golf course grass nutrition
Fertilisers: Grasses should be fed during the growing season to encourage natural growth but not to force or stimulate unnecessary growth especially early in the year.
Verges, Public Open Spaces and Solar Parks
Landscaping for areas such as housing areas or solar parks requires particular specifications to fit in with the surrounding environment.
Grass seed for golf greens
The sheer volume of foot traffic causes many problems with maintenance, particularly on older golf courses that were never built to withstand such continuous heavy use.
Tees and fairways
Golf Tees: Tees should always be designed so they can be maintained easily with reasonably sized equipment. Keeping a tee in good condition requires constant remedial work which can result in excessive wear. Therefore, the larger the tee, the less the effect of wear will be.
The Hockey Pitch
While synthetic pitches have gained a stronghold in the sport of hockey, at club level, many hockey pitches are part of a multipurpose turf area and a high-quality management is required for an optimum playing surface.
Seed Production & Certification
Germinal have for many years been involved in the production of grass seed within the UK. Many varieties are contract grown and inspected by our own Government approved crop inspectors.
Grass Species Traits
There are many different grass species with unique traits. Understanding these characteristics helps you select the best option.