Dicondra, the weed that allows you to have a green and lush grassy lawn without the need to cut it
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves himDicondra, the weed that allows you to have a green and lush grassy lawn without the need to cut it
La dicondra (Dichondra repens) is a ground cover plant, which resists well in the shade and is very suitable for giving life to grassy lawns easy to maintain. It is a very vigorous and low maintenance herbaceous species.
It repairs and regenerates easily, therefore, even if walked on often, the turf will still remain thick and lush. The dichondra has the characteristics of a real one weed. It resists both sun and shade and it is possible to grow it in any type of climate, especially in places where other types of lawn do not take root.
Perhaps it has happened to you, without your knowledge, to walk a path or walk on a lawn formed thanks to the dichondra.
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If you also want to give new life and color to your lawn you can decide to cultivate dichondra starting from seeds or pre-cultivated clods. The dichondra forms compact cushions where it is most exposed to the sun while it tends to thin out in the shade.
This herbaceous plant has a creeping habit, spreads over the surface of the ground and reaches a height of about 3 cm. It is composed of small fleshy leaves with a round shape and a bright green color.
The growth of dichondra normally does not go beyond 3 cm in height and for this reason thanks to this 'weed' most likely you will no longer need to mow the lawn. That's why choosing dichondra to create a green mantle can be a really affordable solution. (Read also: Is your lawn not growing? Here are 4 possible solutions)
During the spring season the dichondra presents gods small flowers axillary white or light yellow. An aspect that will make your lawn even more pleasant. Being very simple, the cultivation of dichondra is also suitable for those who are not very familiar with gardening.
Sow the dichondra
La multiplication of dichondra it happens by seeds and by runners. Remember that before sow dichondra you will have to dig very well and rake the soil. Dicondra prefers slightly acid soils.
We advise you to sow dichondra in early spring so that it has the whole summer ahead to grow, since this plant prefers the sun and during the cold season it tends to withdraw and then re-explode and become bushy in the first heat.
In any case, if you have any doubts, you can ask your trusted nurseryman for advice and in the shop where you will buy dicondra seeds.
When to water dichondra
Being a rustic plant, it tolerates any climatic conditions very well. As regards the watering, the dichondra survives very well thanks to the water that comes from rains but the advice is still to water the lawn from time to time, especially during the hot season and in periods of drought.
Watch out for herbicides!
Furthermore, dichondra is a plant that is very resistant to insects and parasites. Between the leaves of the dichondra, other spontaneous plants or some flowers may appear from time to time. Nothing prevents you from manually weeding out plants that don't interest you when you spot them. Remember that i herbicides they would also destroy the dichondra, so it is better not to use them and use mechanical and manual means only.
The next time you decide to create a beautiful lawn, remember the name of the dichondra, a low maintenance plant which does not require shaving and for which copious irrigations are not needed. It will really save you water and effort.
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