No conventional mowing
It stays low and usually needs only occasional trimming for an even finish.
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Soft, low groundcover for sun or shade with minimal mowing.
Species: Dichondra repens · New-lawn rate: 15 g/m².
Dichondra repens creates a soft, low carpet of small kidney-shaped leaves wherever a conventional lawn or frequent mowing is not the goal. It is especially attractive beneath trees, in quiet garden corners and across lightly used areas, provided moisture is kept consistent and foot traffic remains limited.
A clean seedbed, correct rate, even distribution and steady surface moisture are the four factors that determine whether turf starts densely and without gaps.
Do not skip: split the seed across two perpendicular directions and irrigate with a fine spray so it stays in place.
It stays low and usually needs only occasional trimming for an even finish.
It adapts far better than many grasses to light or deeper shade.
Small kidney-shaped leaves create an ornamental groundcover with a calm visual effect.
Calculate the rate across a clean area using 15 g/m². The 1 kg pack covers about 66–67 m² for a new sowing.
Until emergence is even, keep the surface consistently moist rather than waterlogged. Frequency changes with sun, wind and soil type, so check actual moisture instead of following a fixed schedule blindly.
There is no single seed for every space; sun, temperature and intensity of use determine the right choice.
| Option | Type | Best suited to | Wear tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merida | Cool-season tall fescue | Dark colour · drought · sun/light shade | Very high |
| Bizem | Cool-season tall fescue | Density · lower mowing · demanding use | Very high |
| Bermuda | Warm-season grass | Full sun · heat · salinity | High |
| Kikuyu | Warm-season grass | Rapid recovery · mild coastal climates | High |
| DichondraTHIS ONE | Broadleaf groundcover | Shade · soft texture · minimal mowing | Low |
Contains 1 kg of seed. At the recommended new-lawn rate of 15 g/m², theoretical coverage is about 66–67 m². Actual use varies with preparation, edges and handling losses.
The right choice begins with sun exposure, foot traffic, soil temperature and the appearance you want to maintain through the year. Compare these options before deciding.
Concise, practical answers before you begin sowing.
At the new-lawn rate of 15 g/m², the 1 kg pack covers about 66–67 m². Allow a small margin for edges, handling losses and local interseeding.
Spring through summer. Wait for soil ≥20°c and avoid extreme heat, frost or heavy rain immediately after sowing.
Keep the upper soil layer consistently moist with short, gentle irrigation. Once the seedlings have rooted, increase the amount gradually and space irrigation further apart.
No. Dichondra repens is a broadleaf groundcover, not clover. It creates a soft surface for quiet areas but is not the right choice for paths or constant heavy traffic.
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