Due to the unique mix of species and cultivars this seed will produce a lawn with some shade, drought and salt tolerance. Good year-round colour. Close mowing capability. High shoot density with good rhizomatous recovery. Outstanding tolerance to fusarium, red thread and dollar spot. Compatible with most growing mediums found throughout the UK. We use and supply the same seed mix that our quality turf is grown from.
How to:
If there is turf down already this will need to be removed
Rotavate the area
Rake out the area
Level out
Put in top soil as required for levelling out the area
Applying pre turf mix to encourage germination to take place quicker
Firming down area
Once seeded keep off the newly seeded area as much as possible and keep watered if the rain is not forthcoming.
Applying seed
The ratio of establishing a new lawn is 30 grams per square metre. We sell the seed in 0.9kg tubs and 20kg tubs.
Outcome/results expected & when:
Germination normally takes place within 7-21 days depending on weather conditions and rainfall. The best times of year to seed are spring and autumn.
Our seed mix contains:
20% Perennial Ryegrass
10% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass
35% Slender Creeping Red Fescue
20% Strong Creepeing Red Fescue
15% Chewing’s Fescue
Suitable for:
High quality landscapes areas
Commercial landscaping
Domestic lawns
Golf tees
Hardwearing amenity sports areas
Urban Areas
Authored by Andrew Steven, director of City Garden Service who first established the business in 1968 and has invaluable knowledge and first had experience.