{"product_id":"test-mix-prato-alternativo","title":"Seed mix for alternative lawns","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotanical Dry Garden offers an \u003cstrong\u003ealternative mixed lawn\u003c\/strong\u003e composed of \u003cstrong\u003efour species of alternative lawn plants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the climate conditions of your garden \u003c\/strong\u003eand we will select the most suitable varieties for you. For example, if you live \u003cstrong\u003enear the sea\u003c\/strong\u003e, we will prepare a mix of salt-tolerant plants, perfect for coastal gardens. If your garden is in the hills or mountains, we will choose species able to withstand \u003cstrong\u003eharsh winters\u003c\/strong\u003e. For areas with little sun exposure, we will select plants suited to \u003cstrong\u003eshade\u003c\/strong\u003e, while if your garden is well exposed to the \u003cstrong\u003esun\u003c\/strong\u003e and does not have any particular climatic conditions, we will create an ideal mix for sunny environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable sizes – Mix of 4 varieties (personalized selection)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can choose the size most suitable for your project. Each tray contains 4 different varieties carefully selected based on the environmental conditions you indicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Tray – 60 seedlings → approximate coverage 6 m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 Trays – 120 seedlings → approximate coverage 12 m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Trays – 240 seedlings → approximate coverage 24 m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 Trays – 600 seedlings → approximate coverage 60 m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 Trays – 1,020 seedlings → approximate coverage 102 m²\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect the environmental conditions of your garden (sun, partial shade, coastal, harsh winter, etc.) and we will create the mix with the most suitable varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCell diameter: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003evarious sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on the desired area and the environmental conditions of your green space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply select the environment (sun, partial shade, coastal climate, harsh winter, etc.) and \u003cstrong\u003ewe will create the mix with the most suitable varieties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartial Shade Mix: \u003c\/strong\u003eLippia nodiflora · Verbena hybrida · Achillea crithmifolia · Frankenia laevis \/ Falkia repens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarsh Winter Mix: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAchillea crithmifolia · Antennaria dioica ‘Rubra’ · Verbena hybrida · Thymus serpyllum \/ Cotula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear the Sea Mix: \u003c\/strong\u003eLippia nodiflora · Verbena hybrida · Frankenia laevis · Dymondia \/ Falkia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow Bee Attraction Mix: \u003c\/strong\u003eVerbena hybrida · Achillea · Cotula · Antennaria \/ Falkia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Sun Mix: \u003c\/strong\u003eLippia · Verbena hybrida · Verbena peruviana \/ Cotula · Thymus \/ Dymondia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Varieties may vary slightly depending on seasonal availability.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdopting an alternative lawn will give you several advantages: it allows you to save up to 80% of the water used for irrigation, without affecting the aesthetic quality of the lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe seedlings develop a root system robust enough to penetrate below the top layer of the soil, so abundant but infrequent irrigation will be enough to allow water to penetrate deep down and remain available to the roots for a long time. By irrigating the lawn so infrequently, its growth also slows down considerably, which means that with an average of 2 to 6 mowings per year, the lawn will remain tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBIODIVERSITY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend mixing different varieties because a varied lawn tends to be more resistant and adaptable. The coexistence of multiple types of lawn plants within the same garden is essential for the lawn's overall resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe different nutritional needs of the plants, as well as the different contributions each plant gives to the soil, not only make the lawn more resistant but also the soil healthier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSOIL PREPARATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend working the soil well if possible, to encourage deep root development where the seedlings will find their water reserves. The soil should be prepared to be loose and level as for sowing any traditional lawn, by loosening it, removing weeds, and in the case of poor or light-colored clay soil, adding at least 3-4 cm of new soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best time to plant the mix is early autumn. This choice is dictated by the possibility of making the most of the water provided by the upcoming rainy season, but spring planting is equally valid for the harmonious growth of the seedlings. If you plant the lawn in spring, you will simply need to allow for a few extra irrigations during the first summer, to support the seedlings during the establishment phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy respecting the planting density we recommend (10 seedlings per square meter), the lawn will close uniformly within 8\/12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the establishment phase, the lawn will need to be irrigated infrequently but with abundant amounts of water. The frequency of \u003cstrong\u003eirrigation \u003c\/strong\u003eduring this initial phase should be assessed independently, ensuring that the soil is completely dry at a depth of 8\/10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the lawn has completed its first year of life, irrigation can be limited to once (at most twice) a year. 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