Gardeners Hard-Wearing Lawn Grass Seed - 5KG

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Best results are achieved by following the instructions closely, which can require scarifying the lawn before beginning – the results can be impressive if all of the pre- and post-application steps are completed, so it’s worth putting in the extra time. Never put topsoil over newly planted grass seed,’ says Yamaguchi. ‘This won’t provide healthy growing conditions – it will actually prevent the seedlings from sprouting by essentially suffocating them.’ In addition, know how to aerate a lawn to improvea lawn'soverall health, and try to keep pets off the grass as their urine is high in nitrogen, which can easily scorchlawnswhen undiluted. What is the easiest way to plant grass seed?

Birds eating grass seed before it has a chance to germinate can be a very irritating waste of money, so it’s nice to see that Gro-Sure have factored in a solution to this problem with their Multi-Purpose Grass Lawn Seed. You can also feed in early spring, about a month before trees come into leaf. Use a specificspring/summer lawn feed and apply at half the rate recommended for turf in full sun. To encourage strong, vigorous growth, How Cobra, manufacturer of garden lawnmowers, recommends wateringlawnsearly in the morning when heat is at a minimum to reduce the amount of evaporation. 'This allows water to penetrate the deeper into the root. An infrequent yet heavy dose of water is also recommended as it’s one of the most effective ways of stimulating stronger grass growth.'Whether you are starting a new lawn from seed or overseeding an existing lawn to keep it looking green through the winter, it's crucial to understand your climate and the particular qualities of your yard before choosing the best grass seed. Otherwise, you could end up with disappointing results. Often, you’ll notice that grass seed isn’t made up of just one species of grass. In general, several different variations are combined to improve the overall properties of your lawn. Your dog’s waste can also represent a pretty significant biohazard if you don’t clean it up regularly, so get out there with a pooper scooper and patrol your yard. Digging

The first consideration is what you use your lawn for. Whilst a 100% Fescue mix makes an excellent ornamental lawn, it’s not really practical for a lived-in garden. For example, it shouldn’t be played on because it’s not hard wearing enough. Too much water can make it sit too wet and too dry won’t allow the seed to germinate,’ says Hedges Gower. While there's no such thing as a truly maintenance-free lawn, this one comes fairly close. A blend of tall fescues, this seed does well in most of the U.S. other than the southernmost and northernmost states. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and it stands up to heat, foot traffic, and drought. It's quite resistant to common lawn diseases and insect pests, as well. You'll still need to water, mow, and fertilize on a regular schedule, but you'll find that this lawn is a little more easygoing than many others. Like other Scott Turf Builder products, each seed is treated with a moisture-absorbing coating that holds in water, provides nutrients, and wards off fungal disease while the seeds sprout and become established. It germinates in one to two weeks.If possible, leave the seed bed for a few weeks and then get rid of any weeds and rake in some lawn feed before sowing,' says the experts at Johnsons Lawn Seed. If you live in the northern half of the U.S., including Northern California, North Carolina, and Colorado, this blend bluegrass, fine fescue, and perennial ryegrass can give you the green, healthy lawn of your dreams. It may survive in southern areas as well, but it might not thrive the way you would like. Each seed in the mix is coated with Scott's WaterSmart PLUS Coating, which provides nutrients, absorbs two times more water than uncoated seed, and protects against disease. It gives the seed a jump-start on growing healthy roots and strong, green blades of grass. You'll generally start to see the first signs of new grass within five to 10 days, but do not mow until the grass is established and at least 3 inches tall. 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.’