GB2217164A - Preparation of grass-covered areas - Google Patents
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- GB2217164A GB2217164A GB8908179A GB8908179A GB2217164A GB 2217164 A GB2217164 A GB 2217164A GB 8908179 A GB8908179 A GB 8908179A GB 8908179 A GB8908179 A GB 8908179A GB 2217164 A GB2217164 A GB 2217164A
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- 244000025254 Cannabis sativa Species 0.000 claims abstract description 19
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 10
- 230000035784 germination Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 239000003415 peat Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 230000002028 premature Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 4
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 5
- IJGRMHOSHXDMSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N Atomic nitrogen Chemical compound N#N IJGRMHOSHXDMSA-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 235000008935 nutritious Nutrition 0.000 claims description 3
- 229910019142 PO4 Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M Potassium hydroxide Chemical compound [OH-].[K+] KWYUFKZDYYNOTN-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000835 fiber Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229910052757 nitrogen Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-K phosphate Chemical compound [O-]P([O-])([O-])=O NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-K 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000010452 phosphate Substances 0.000 claims description 2
- 229940072033 potash Drugs 0.000 claims description 2
- 235000015320 potassium carbonate Nutrition 0.000 claims description 2
- BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L potassium carbonate Substances [K+].[K+].[O-]C([O-])=O BWHMMNNQKKPAPP-UHFFFAOYSA-L 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000011435 rock Substances 0.000 claims description 2
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- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
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- 239000002689 soil Substances 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
- A01G—HORTICULTURE; CULTIVATION OF VEGETABLES, FLOWERS, RICE, FRUIT, VINES, HOPS OR SEAWEED; FORESTRY; WATERING
- A01G20/00—Cultivation of turf, lawn or the like; Apparatus or methods therefor
- A01G20/20—Cultivation on mats
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- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Environmental Sciences (AREA)
- Catching Or Destruction (AREA)
- Pretreatment Of Seeds And Plants (AREA)
- Protection Of Plants (AREA)
- Cultivation Of Plants (AREA)
Abstract
An artefact 1 for the preparation of a grass-covered area comprises a roll of flexible sheet material 2 impregnated with grass seed 3. The flexible sheet material 2 comprises peat and/or other organic growth-promoting substances and the grass seed 3 may be evenly impregnated below the surface of the material 2 to frustrate attempts by birds to consume the seed, when the material is laid. The sheet material 2 is covered with an opaque plastics material 4 which, by the exclusion of light and/or moisture, at least retards premature germination of the grass seed 3, until the covering material 4, e.g. black coloured polythene, is stripped from the base material 2. The material 4 could be applied to each side of the sheet material 2, or as a total wrapping of a roll. <IMAGE>
Description
IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE
PREPARATION OF GRASS-COVERED AREAS
This invention relates to the preparation of grass-covered areas, such as lawns.
According to the invention, an artefact for the preparation of a grass-covered area comprises flexible sheet material impregnated with grass seed.
The flexible sheet material may comprise at least one or more organic substance, for example, peat.
The artefact may be covered with material which at least retards premature germination of the grass seed.
The invention also comprises a method of covering an area with grass, comprising laying on the area one or more of the artefacts.
The invention further comprises an area covered by the aforesaid method.
The invention also comprises any novel subject matter or combination including novel subject matter herein disclosed.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Figure 1 is a view in perspective of the artefact in roll form,
and
Figure 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the artefact material.
With reference to Figures 1 and 2, an artefact 1 for the preparation of a grass-covered area comprises a roll of flexible sheet material 2 impregnated with grass seed 3.
The flexible sheet material of this embodiment comprises peat and/or other organic growth-promoting substances. The grass seed 3 is evenly impregnated to a depth and density depending on requirements.
Inter alia, impregnating the grass seed 3 below the surface of the material 2 frustrates attempts by birds to consume the seed, when the material is laid.
The sheet material 2 is covered with an opaque plastics material 4 which, by the exclusion of light and/or moisture, at least retards premature germination of the grass seed 3, until the covering material is stripped from the base material 2. Black coloured polythene would appear to provide a suitable material 4.
The opaque covering material could be applied to each side of the sheet material 2, or as a total wrapping of a roll of material 2.
In use, the artefact 1 is used on prepared ground. The artifact is then unrolled and the covering material removed therefrom. The exposed material 2 is spread over the prepared ground, pegged down, and watered.
The grass seed 3 is expected to grow quickly, being planted in good conditions, the roots growing through the material 2 and into the soil beneath.
The material 2 may incorporate at least one nutritious substance such as nitrogen, a phosphate or potash.
Bird repellant substances may also be incorporated.
Manufacturing the artefact in roll form makes it easy to handle.
The flexible sheet material 2 could comprise rock fibre material such as that marketed under the Mark "Rockwool".
Various grades of the invention may be provided, in order to achieve a domestic lawn, a high quality bowling green, a recreation field or a grass verge.
At the present time, one can only safely sow grass seed in the autumn or spring as it generally is too cold in the winter and too dry in the summer.
The present invention substantially extends-the grass growing times of the year.
Claims (14)
1. An artefact for the preparation of a grass-covered area
comprising flexible sheet material impregnated with grass seed.
2. An artefact as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the flexible sheet
material comprises at least one organic substance.
3. An artefact as claimed in Claim 2, wherein the organic substance
comprises peat.
4. An artefact as claimed in Claim 1, 2 or 3, covered with
material which at least retards premature germination of the
grass seed.
5. An artefact as claimed in Claim 4, wherein the retarding
material comprises opaque plastics material.
6 An artefact as claimed in Claim 4 or 5, wherein the retarding
material is applied to each side of the flexible sheet material.
7. An artefact as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 6, which
incorporates at least one nutritious substance.
8. An artefact as claimed in Claim 7, wherein the nutritious
substance comprises nitrogen, a phosphate, or potash.
9. An artefact as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 8,
incorporating a bird repellant substance.
10. An artefact as claimed in any one of Claims 1 to 9, wherein the
flexible sheet material comprises rock fibre material.
11. A method of covering an area with grass, comprising laying on
the area with one or more artefacts according to any one of
Claims 1 to 10.
12. An area of grass prepared by the method claimed in Claim 11.
13. An artefact for the preparation of a grass-covered area,
substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the
accompanying drawings.
14. A method of covering an area with grass, substantially as
hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying
drawings.
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB888808750A GB8808750D0 (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-04-13 | Improvements in/relating to preparation of grass-covered areas |
Publications (3)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB8908179D0 GB8908179D0 (en) | 1989-05-24 |
| GB2217164A true GB2217164A (en) | 1989-10-25 |
| GB2217164B GB2217164B (en) | 1992-10-14 |
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| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB888808750A Pending GB8808750D0 (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-04-13 | Improvements in/relating to preparation of grass-covered areas |
| GB8908179A Expired - Lifetime GB2217164B (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1989-04-12 | Improvements in or relating to the preparation of grass-covered areas |
Family Applications Before (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB888808750A Pending GB8808750D0 (en) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-04-13 | Improvements in/relating to preparation of grass-covered areas |
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| GB (2) | GB8808750D0 (en) |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RU2201069C2 (en) * | 2000-12-26 | 2003-03-27 | Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "ЛСЛ" | Grass covering based on flexible fabric substrate |
| US6681521B1 (en) * | 1999-05-05 | 2004-01-27 | Terraseed Limited | Seed germination medium |
| RU2472331C1 (en) * | 2011-07-18 | 2013-01-20 | Федеральное государственное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Калининградский государственный технический университет" | Grass surface based on tissue fabric |
Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB921107A (en) * | ||||
| GB1206231A (en) * | 1967-01-05 | 1970-09-23 | Georg Frehierr Von Waldenfels | Process for promoting plant growth on soil |
| US3557491A (en) * | 1968-07-25 | 1971-01-26 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Seed germination structure |
| GB1367090A (en) * | 1970-12-23 | 1974-09-18 | Bunzl & Biach Ag | Material for planting and reinforcing ground-areas and method for its production |
| GB1443699A (en) * | 1972-08-15 | 1976-07-21 | Blackburn J | Production of reinforced grass on root impermeable surfaces |
| GB2003013A (en) * | 1977-08-26 | 1979-03-07 | Muldner L | Mat for growing lawns or other vegetation |
| GB2035283A (en) * | 1978-10-31 | 1980-06-18 | Edet Ab | Layers of peat and cellulose bonded into a sheet |
| WO1985001418A1 (en) * | 1983-10-04 | 1985-04-11 | Apman Bertram A | Laminated lignocellulose fiber mat |
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1988
- 1988-04-13 GB GB888808750A patent/GB8808750D0/en active Pending
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- 1989-04-12 GB GB8908179A patent/GB2217164B/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Patent Citations (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB921107A (en) * | ||||
| GB1206231A (en) * | 1967-01-05 | 1970-09-23 | Georg Frehierr Von Waldenfels | Process for promoting plant growth on soil |
| US3557491A (en) * | 1968-07-25 | 1971-01-26 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Seed germination structure |
| GB1367090A (en) * | 1970-12-23 | 1974-09-18 | Bunzl & Biach Ag | Material for planting and reinforcing ground-areas and method for its production |
| GB1443699A (en) * | 1972-08-15 | 1976-07-21 | Blackburn J | Production of reinforced grass on root impermeable surfaces |
| GB2003013A (en) * | 1977-08-26 | 1979-03-07 | Muldner L | Mat for growing lawns or other vegetation |
| GB2035283A (en) * | 1978-10-31 | 1980-06-18 | Edet Ab | Layers of peat and cellulose bonded into a sheet |
| WO1985001418A1 (en) * | 1983-10-04 | 1985-04-11 | Apman Bertram A | Laminated lignocellulose fiber mat |
Cited By (3)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US6681521B1 (en) * | 1999-05-05 | 2004-01-27 | Terraseed Limited | Seed germination medium |
| RU2201069C2 (en) * | 2000-12-26 | 2003-03-27 | Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "ЛСЛ" | Grass covering based on flexible fabric substrate |
| RU2472331C1 (en) * | 2011-07-18 | 2013-01-20 | Федеральное государственное образовательное учреждение высшего профессионального образования "Калининградский государственный технический университет" | Grass surface based on tissue fabric |
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| GB2217164B (en) | 1992-10-14 |
| GB8808750D0 (en) | 1988-05-18 |
| GB8908179D0 (en) | 1989-05-24 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20040412 |