Why do we start with cuttings instead of seeds?

Anyone who imagines creating an alternative lawn by sowing seeds is often surprised to discover our method: BotanicalDryGarden lawns are not sown, they are planted. Behind this choice lies a firm belief in the best way to create a healthy, long-lasting garden.

• Real plants, with real roots
• How many plants you need and how to arrange them
• From plant to dense lawn 

Real plants with real roots 

Our plants are grown from cuttings and arrive already rooted. This means starting not with uncertain sowing, but with a live, established plant that already has a developed root system. The benefit is immediate: a faster, more reliable establishment, without the long waits and bare patches typical of seed germination.

Starting with cuttings also ensures the consistency of the variety and the quality of every single plant, which is nurtured in our nursery until the moment of dispatch. It is the first step in a philosophy that places roots at the heart of the plant's future.

How many plants you need and how to arrange them

To achieve uniform coverage, you need approximately ten plants per square metre, spaced apart by about thirty centimetres from each other. This density is carefully calculated: enough to ensure complete ground cover without waste. For faster coverage, simply increase the number of plants per square metre.

This regular arrangement allows each plant to develop in its own space before meeting its neighbours and forming a continuous cover. During the first few months, it is best to limit foot traffic in the area to allow the roots to anchor themselves as effectively as possible.

From plant to dense lawn

Within six to twelve months, depending on the variety and conditions, the plants will completely cover the ground, creating a dense, uniform lawn. The result is more reliable than what could be achieved by sowing, where bare patches and sparse areas sometimes require reseeding.

Starting with real plants, with real roots, means building the garden on solid foundations from day one. It is a small initial investment that pays off with a healthier, more even, and more resilient lawn over the years.