Gardeners Hard-Wearing Lawn Grass Seed - 5KG

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You can sow this mixture throughout the growing year. You can expect best results in Spring and Autumn when conditions are best for sowing. Use a handheld or broadcast spreader to apply your seed and use a lawn-starter fertilizer to supply a nutrient boost,’ says Witz. Whereas other grass seeds are more focused on creating soft, fine lawns, this particular mix is made up of 80% Perennial Ryegrass and 20% Strong Creeping Red Fescue which is a hardy combination, well cut out for thriving in less-than-optimal environments. Germination: Texas Tough has very good seeding vigor. Under ideal conditions, germination begins within 7 to 10 days. Again, soil moisture is very important during the germination period. Allow 14 to 28 days after the first seedlings emerge for complete germination, fertilize per soil test once the seed has germinated. Under ideal conditions, full coverage is attained 4 to 6 weeks after seeding and normal moisture. If planting is early or late in the season, more time may be needed for establishment. However, the problem can be even worse under trees, especially if the grass is notvery robust to start with. Itmay be shaded from rain and any moisture that does reach the groundmay be taken up by the tree roots. In this case, the best option isto water heavily yet infrequently, to encourage the tree to root deeply. This will reduce the extent to which it competes with the lawn.Consider using grey water (such as washing-up water) if possible, rather than mains water. Feeding

However, once the grass and lawn is more established, you can plant grass seed throughout the summer. 'Healthygrassis consistent and if you find that you have a couple of bare spots in yourlawnthen you may want to consider overseeding. This is a great way to sow newseedover existinglawnand can lead to fuller lookinggrass,' says Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress. 2. Choose the best grass seed Fine fescues are ideal for shady areas of the garden, as long as they receive at least 2-3 hours of good sunlight each day.Perennial Ryegrass and Fescue grasses do well in the shade. So if you’ve always struggled with a patchy, uneven lawn in shaded areas, make sure to buy a grass mix which contains these varieties. What kind of grass do you use in your yard? Did you think about your pooch when making the decision? Have you experienced any particularly difficult challenges?

Visually, the results are pretty much the same; you’ll still get a greener, healthier looking lawn, and it also grows pretty fast – you can start reaping the rewards of your labour after a couple of weeks when the lawn starts fill out. Tall Fescue in particular is known for managing well in wet weather. It’s a great grass species to look out for if you want to find the best grass seed for a wet or damp garden.Fertilize! To give your grass seed a helping hand, it's important to fertilize a lawn. Depending on the product, you can apply pre-seeding fertilizer at the preparation stage, or you can wait until after you have sown the seed to use starter fertilizer. All Purpose Seed Our all purpose range of grass seed is great value, and very versatile. We have several mixtures that you can buy by the kilogram, as well as our bulk discounted universal lawn. Customers frequently tell us that they have different uses for our seed, and allsorts lawn is a great mix for that.’ Too much water can make it sit too wet and too dry won’t allow the seed to germinate,’ says Hedges Gower. Soil moisture around the seed is necessary for about 1 to 2 weeks. The seedbed should be kept moist during germination. Once established, less frequent, deep moisture encourages deep root growth. We grow several grasses and sedges that make excellent alternatives to turf grass,’ say the team at Hoffman Nursery in North Carolina, which specializes in ornamental grasses and native grasses. ‘They create a low ground cover that does not need regular mowing or fertilizing. Some are more appropriate to shady conditions, while others thrive in full sun. All can be mowed high (3-8in/7-20cm) two to three times a season for a traditional look, or left unmowed for a more natural look.’