Tip: the first mowing of the young grasses is done when the blades are 6 to 10cm tall. Mow the grass to a height of at least 4cm. Maintaining a hard-wearing lawn Landscape Seed Our landscape grass seed range contains some of our most popular mixtures used in the industry. We’ve been supplying grass seed to landscapers for years. Our range contains a variety of different seed mixtures, everything from seed mixtures for airfields, right through to a seed mixture for patching up a village green.Don’t forget though that we are able to make fully bespoke mixtures to individual customer requirements. We also offer discounts for bulk. Call us today on 08458 622710 to discuss your requirements with us.’ Spreaders Spreaders are a great way to evenly distribute seed and fertiliser. A variety of different types are available.’ 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.’

Ryegrass is the most competitive and fastest growing grass seed species, which makes it ideal to repair lawn damage or overseed thinning lawns. Our Renovatorseed includes a blend of three quality perennial ryegrass varieties, proven to repair lawn damage fast. Now level the ground and sow the lawn seed with about 25g/m². A spreader is the best choice for large areas. When using a spreader or sowing by hand, walk the area once lengthwise and once crosswise, scattering half the required amount of seed each time to ensure even sowing. Sowing hard wearing grass seed is worthwhile if you plan to use your lawn regularly. The hard wearing turf can withstand children playing, garden parties and other activities without any problems. If you have “normal” soil, i.e., neither very light, sandy, nor very heavy clayey soil, and sufficient sun for your future lawn, this location is made for a hard-wearing lawn. In addition, a hard-wearing lawn is a wonderful choice if you do not want to spend a lot of time maintaining it because it is less demanding than an ornamental lawn.

You may also like…

High Quality Lawn Lawn UK is known for top quality premium lawn seed. These finest quality grass seed mixtures are designed to look perfect but still be versatile. For example, premium shade, which is a fine quality lawn mixture also grows well in the shade. If you want the very best lawn seed mixture then choose premium green from Lawn UK.’ When buying a good seed mixture for a hard-wearing lawn, it is important to pay attention to a few characteristics to get a high-quality lawn. Of course, the grass genera and species included in hard-wearing lawn seed mixtures are particularly important. Different species of the genera Lolium (ryegrass), Festuca (tall fescue) and Poa (meadow grass) should be included, with the ryegrass making up about half and the other two genera together making up the other half – this is how the grass mixture’s strong regenerative capacity is achieved.

Now work the seed into the soil to a maximum depth of 0.5cm or thinly cover it with our Plantura Organic Lawn Compost. Then lightly press down the area with footboards or a light roller.Mycorrhizal fungi can be added to the roots of almost all plants when dug into the garden or containers. This fungus extends the root system both deeper and broader. These hard-wearing grass seed mixtures are designed to be easy to grow and fast to establish, with minimal effort. Like all grass seeds, they will benefit from a pre-seeding fertiliser such as Growmore. Lawn Care Our lawn care range is designed to make Lawn UK a one stop shop for all your lawn care needs. We’ll be expanding our lawncare range over time, with new products constantly being added to our range.’ Our Plantura Hard-Wearing Lawn Seed contains Lolium perenne to ensure good regeneration due to its fast germination, persistent growth, and cut tolerance; Festuca rubra var. rubra for drought tolerance; and Poa pratensis, a stoloniferous sub-grass, to ensure a dense grass carpet as well as high adaptability to different soils and climates. Our Plantura Hard-Wearing Lawn Seed mixture is specially formulated to ensure a lush hard-wearing lawn year after year Plant your hard-wearing grass seed between April and October, avoiding the hot summer months. The soil temperature should also be consistently above 12 °C at night.

This grass seed is explicitly blended for shaded areas of the garden and comprises seven different types of grass, many of which have been recommended by the RHS: If you’re having issues getting a lawn developed, try this product from Empathy which can be sowed for an entirely new lawn, overseeded or used as a patch repair. If you require a finer quality lawn seed mixture, you can browse our range of high quality mixtures here. This grass seed mixture is also perfect for general landscaping use where wear tolerance is key. An ideal grass seed mixture for public open spaces, parks, estates and playing fields and showgrounds.A few essential steps will help you get your dream lawn: thorough loosening, removing stones and weeds, and fertilising create the best conditions before the seed is evenly distributed, pressed down and thoroughly watered. So, while there is a bit of work to be done before you can enjoy the benefits of your hard-wearing lawn, you do not need to be an expert to lay a good lawn. Nevertheless, there are a few essential points to bear in mind, which we have covered in our article on lawn seeding and summarised again here: Lawn Fertilisers Lawn UK supply a range of different fertlisers for various applications, including preseeding fertilisers, and Spring and Autumn feeds.’ Loosen the soil to a depth of 20 to 30cm, remove weeds and large stones, and apply a primarily organic slow-release fertiliser such as our Plantura Lawn Feed. Improve soils with a low humus content with some mature compost or our Plantura Organic Lawn Compost.