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re-wilding to support bio-diversity has hugely reduced both the frequency and extent of mowing in many regions .
However where grass is still required for example parkland there is still a need to reduce the carbon footprint and maintenance costs .
referred to as wildflowers , transforming these spaces into a biodiverse-rich alternative wildlife haven . Euroflor is Origin Amenity Solutions urban flower mix range producing spectacular , colourful flowering displays and enhancing bio-diversity , attracting a host of pollinating insects .
Advances in amenity grass breeding and research continues to yield effective results . Slower re-growth , recovery from drought and increased carbon sequestration provide environmental benefits alongside maintenance savings , such as a reduction in the associated costs and mitigating the impact of mowing which contribute to the carbon footprint .
Greening Infrastructure Origin Amenity Solutions invests heavily in grass technology and innovation . Together with grass breeder Top Green our Carbon4Grass range of grass seed was developed .
Over the last two decades the differences between grass cultivars in their capacity to store and sequester carbon within the leaves , roots and soil profile when managed under the same environmental conditions has been monitored and measured . The data and knowledge gleaned led to the creation of a range of grass seed mixes that combined comparatively increased levels of carbon sequestration with desirable amenity characteristics for a range of amenity applications – the Carbon4Grass range .
An example is the Low Maintenance grass seed mix which is ideal for low maintenance lawns and landscaping , roadside verges , roundabouts , and embankments . The mix includes Angelina which is the slowest regrowth cultivar in Turfgrass Seed 2023 with a score of 8.2 , helping reduce mowing frequency and Creepstar creeping perennial ryegrass for fast establishment to help out-compete weed ingression and improve recovery from environmental stress . The inclusion of hard and sheep ’ s fescues for added drought tolerance and density completes this mix . The combination of cultivars will produce a fast establishing , hard wearing , attractive sward with excellent colour and recovery from drought . The benefits of reduced mowing and increased carbon sequestration make Low Maintenance the fundamental grass seed choice for ‘ greening ’ infrastructure projects and mitigating the carbon footprint .
An increase in biodiversity and a decrease in costs Mowing grass verge strips is an essential operation for traffic safety , ensuring site lines are unimpeded and excessive growth does not obstruct the carriageway . Verges also play an important role as a buffer zone between the road and other structural landscape elements , forming wildlife corridors and acting as soakaways for rainwater and floodwater when roadside drains become blocked . They soak up carbon , pollutants and have a cooling influence , helping regulate temperatures in urban environments . The majority of roadside verge is now maintained with a just a single cut of 1.2 metre strip adjacent roadside per annum however , long-established verges historically seeded with agricultural grasses and invaded by tall flowering “ weeds ” present their own challenges , especially for traffic convergences .
Many councils are replacing overgrown or sparse grass verges with urban flower mixes , commonly
For example , Euroflor Boulevard 100 % flower seed is a low growing , attractive mix of 18 native and naturalised , predominantly perennial species , which means there is no requirement for annual sowing and only minimal maintenance with reduced mowing as only one cut per year is needed in late Autumn . Sites sown with this beautiful mixture offer a stunning display , enhanced habitat bio-diversity , as well as significant maintenance cost savings for roadside verge cutting and management .
Euroflor Boulevard is a social , economic , and environmental win and is the popular choice for renewing and creating local authority roadside verges , splays and roundabouts , driveways , parkland borders and urban infrastructure settings .
For further information on Carbon4Grass or Euroflor Seed contact Origin Amenity Solutions on 0800 424 919
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