Clay King - Grass Seed for Clay Soil UK - Deep Rooting and Fast Growing for a Hard Wearing Lawn - Garden Lawncare Guy 5kg

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So, just because your grass seed isn’t rewarding you with a velvety green carpet after a month, don’t fret, sometimes it takes a while for things to get going. The worst thing you can do is think you need to add more seed as sowing too much in a given area will have adverse effects. Tall fescue grass seed is another popular choice for clay soil, as it has deep rhizomes that can penetrate the soil, making it ideal for areas that receive a lot of foot traffic, such as public parks and golf courses. The Best Way to Choose the Right Grass Seed for Your Lawn The main advantages of choosing native grasses for your lawn is that they are well suited to the region’s growing conditions. Since native grasses have adapted to the local climate, soil, and pests, they are naturally more resistant to diseases and pests than non-native grasses. This means that you will spend less time and money on fertilizers and pesticides, and your lawn will be more resilient and healthy overall. According to All Creatures Healthcare, "The reason that grass seeds can be dangerous for dogs (or even cats) is that they can easily penetrate their outer skin in multiple areas. If left untreated, this can be incredibly painful – in worst-case scenarios, the internal damage it may cause can even be fatal." Ample paths and stepping stones are usually required where lawns are laid on clay soils to avoid trampling wet clay soils and damaging them

Another benefit of planting grass in clay soil is that it can help reduce erosion. The dense structure of clay soil can help hold soil in place, preventing erosion and soil loss. This is particularly important in areas with steep slopes or in regions where there is heavy rainfall or strong winds.

Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne)

Miracle-Gro’s multi-purpose grass seed is another fast-germinating option for both overseeding a damaged lawn, or starting off a new one. Providing you get the conditions right, that is. Aerate your soil: Aerate your soil to help improve drainage and will allow air and water to penetrate the soil. It’s a pretty easy seed to use, not requiring too much attention except for the usual watering to make sure the area is kept damp. If there is heavy rain within the first few days after sowing, there could be a chance of some seeds getting swept away, so it’s fair to say that the weather can affect results significantly.

This type of grass is also very winter hardy, and will keep its lush green colour, but just be careful not to cut it too short, as it doesn’t seem to be too keen on that. Light shade doesn’t seem to be a problem for most perennial ryegrass cultivars, but they definitely thrive better in the sun. Browntop bentgrass Before you know it, the Spring has turned into Summer and the weather is now warming up. It’s now time to apply our ‘ droughtsafe’ clay soil fertiliser.In general, this seed doesn’t require quite as much maintenance after sowing as some other grass seeds; watering is still required, but you may not need to use as much water overall – only enough to keep the seeds moist.