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The long-awaited "green shore" on Mainz North mole, inaugurated in mid-June, has faced an unexpected setback as the roll-out grass has turned brown and dried out for about two weeks. The condition of the grass and whether it is irreparably damaged or can recover remains uncertain.
Approximately 3,400 square meters of roll-out grass was laid on the site, with a cost ranging from 10 to 20 euros per square meter, totaling a substantial amount for the project. The grass had been glowing in almost otherworldly green for weeks before the opening on June 12.
The client, Zollhafen Mainz GmbH, has entrusted the maintenance of the grass and trees to an external company for at least three years. Initially, the company stated that the grass has been watered twice a week since its opening. However, recent observations suggest otherwise, with the grass currently being watered "manually with a watering can" twice a week.
Environmental Commissioner Janina Steinkrueger emphasized that a resource-saving solution for irrigation with Rhine water was found, but the pump station is still under construction. Taps are planned in the grass areas for future irrigation, but there were no signs of sprinklers or other irrigation systems on the newly inaugurated area.
The lack of a functioning irrigation system could be a significant factor contributing to the grass's current state. The search results do not provide specific information about the roll-out grass on Mainz's North mole or the status of its irrigation system. To address this issue, it might be necessary to inspect the irrigation system for any problems, adjust the watering schedule, or consider additional care such as fertilization or pest control.
Wilhelm Hartmann, a gardening expert, described the condition of the grass as a "total loss." The Nature Conservation Union NABU criticizes roll lawns as a "biodiversity desert" and advises creating flower meadows instead, which require little to no irrigation and are better for soil condition, insects, and biodiversity.
As the situation unfolds, Zollhafen Mainz GmbH disputes the claim that the grass has not been watered regularly, stating that the grass has been watered twice a week since its opening. The company has not yet provided further information on the interview with gardening expert Wilhelm Hartmann on roll lawns on the North Mole. The search for a solution to the current predicament continues as the city of Mainz looks forward to a lush and vibrant North Mole once again.
- Despite initial expectations, the environmental-science project at Mainz North mole has faced a setback due to the lack of an efficient irrigation system, which could be contributing to the browning and drying out of the roll-out grass.
- To avoid such issues in the future and promote a healthier environment, experts like Wilhelm Hartmann suggest that instead of roll-out grass, flower meadows should be created, as they require little to no irrigation and are better for soil condition, insects, and biodiversity.
- Amidst discussions about the irregular watering of the roll-out grass at the North Mole, home-and-garden and environmental-science practitioners question the importance of efficient irrigation systems, especially in situations involving climate-change and the preservation of the environment.
