Sprogs & Dogs Ultra Hardwearing Grass Seed by Lawn UK - Ultimate Grass Seed for Family lawns, Super Durable, Tough Lawn Seed Mixture - Fast Growing (1kg)

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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.

Bentgrass is a fine ornamental grass that can be mown very short for a beautiful velvety lawn. It’s rather high-maintenance, so it’s usually mixed with fescue to make the lawn harder-wearing and weed-resistant. Many all-purpose grass seed mixes include a dash of bentgrass to soften the overall look of your lawn. What grass seed mix is best for me and my garden? To determine the ideal grass seed mix for your garden, consider the factors mentioned earlier and match them with the characteristics of various grass seed mixes. Some popular grass seed mix options include: Before you dash off to buy the best grass seed possible, don't forget to read our guide below, where we cover everything from when to sow lawn seeds to tips on germination. Best grass seed at a glance: Standard seeds don’t often survive under the shade of big trees either, but this mix sees grass growing right up to the trunk , creating an attractive and even lawn which is tough enough to stand up to kids’ playtime as well as pets.Your garden may have a tendency to be dry or the soil may retain a lot of moisture. Both of these factors may have affected your success in maintaining a lush green lawn. Another factor that can impact lawn growth is shade; some grass species don’t grow well in shady areas.

Before you plant grass seed, break up the earth until it looks like breadcrumbs. You release grass seed across the area using the hole in the side of the box. Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne)– Fast-growing and wear-resistant, ideal for lawns with busy gardens or high traffic lawns. Don’t get carried away and buy 5kg when you’re just planting a small front lawn. Too much seed causes overcrowding, which leads to bald patches. It contains unusual grass varieties cultivated for areas that never get direct sun, such as under trees or below fences in built-up areas. Ingredients include smooth-stalked meadowgrass (‘poa pratensis’), a deep-rooted grass that’s great at surviving drought and cold, and a super-strong variety of bluegrass (‘poa supina’) that thrives in shade. If this stuff doesn’t grow under your tree, nothing will.

Plus, they’ll burn off excess energy on a walk and then sit quietly on the lawn instead of running around. At least that’s the theory. Regular walks stop your dog getting bored which means that he or she is more likely to settle in the garden and less likely to damage your lawn Raking the area, sowing the seeds, and then sieving on topsoil is all that is really required to encourage this Speedy Grass Lawn Seed to grow. It will need regular watering, but only enough to keep the seeds slightly damp – if the weather conditions are good, with some drizzle as well as sun, you may not even need to water that much all.

Natural grass makes for the best lawns for dogs because as it grows on soil, it is supported by a very high population of soil microbes, which are Mother Nature’s cleaners. They break down organic substances – dead grass, dead insects, spilt tea, dog urine, and so on – and turn them into plant food. You won’t find them in artificial lawns, however don’t give up just yet. There is a simple way to handle dogs on turf lawns. Choose tough turf There are numerous grass seed varieties available in the UK market. Some of the most popular ones include: 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.GBW’s grass seed is tailored to the UK climate and works particularly well in wet and shaded areas. This seed has been specially cultivated for the lushest and greenest of lawns that are also hardwearing, making them perfect for children and pets. In mid-spring (late March to April), when the soil is moist or when rain is expected, you can feed your lawn with a product that contains weed and moss control. It will kill off any moss that’s grown over winter, and help accelerate grass growth after the cold months. Once the weeds are under control, it’s fine to use a lawn feed that solely feeds the grass. Shade-tolerant mix: Designed for lawns with limited sunlight, this mix contains grass varieties such as fine fescue that can grow well in shaded areas.