GreenCare Eco Lawn & Landscape Grass Seed 20Kg

Description GreenCare Eco Lawn & Landscape Grass Seed is a brilliant, value-for-money seed that has a lot to offer for its price. It is extremely fast growing, hard wearing and can grow in low temperatures. Not only this, it is an economical solution for those looking at doing large landscaping projects. Product Description The budget-friendly option of our range. A blend of hard-wearing and durable seeds without the need to break the bank. Excellent for back lawns and landscaped areas with high foot-fall, this blend will still give you great results. Using hardy species that will establish quickly and are built to last, it is also the perfect solution for reseeding and repatching damaged areas. Product Mixture 80.00% JUBILEE / TURFGOLD / TEMPRANO – Dwarf Diploid Ryegrass 20.00% MAXIMA / DIPPER – Creeping Red Fescue  Key Species In This Mix Dwarf Amenity Ryegrass Hardwearing, tough, drought tolerant, quick to establish, will tolerate close mowing to create a dense turf. Creeping Red Fescue Grows well in the shade, drought tolerant, dry temperature tolerant, deep rooting system, needs moist soil, but once established it is a very strong grass type. Hard wearing Germinates in low temperatures Fast growing Harvested in the UK DEFRA, FERA & SASA certified Product Benefits Summary:  – Suitable for new and existing lawns. – Contains ryegrass. – Available in several pack sizes to suit your area – Brilliant all rounder. – Perfect for back gardens, due to being a hard wearing without compromising on quality – Child & Pet Friendly   GreenCare Recommendation: – If possible, do not treat for weeds until grass is older than 6 months old. – Treat with Spring Summer Fertiliser.   How To Use Overseeding an existing lawn – Remove dead grass, weeds or moss. – Rack the area that is being reseeded so the soil isn’t compact. – Sow the lawn seed at the recommended 35g per m2 by spreader or hand. – Rack the seed in after sowing so it is amongst the soil. – Firm it down by roller, or by foot. – Water well.   Sowing a brand new lawn – Dig the soil to a depth of around 20-25cm – Remove any weeds in the area by hand or use a weedkiller such as Gallup XL or Feed, Weed & Moss Killer. (If using weed killer wait 2 weeks before sowing) – Add top soil if the soil is poor quality. – Rake the area to ensure the seedbed is level. – Sow the seed at the recommended rate of 50g per m2 by using a spreader or by hand. – Rake the seed in so it is amongst the soil. – Form it down by roller, or by foot. – Water well. Recommended Mowing Height 20 – 40mm Sowing Rate (New Lawn) 50 grams per m2 Sowing Rate (Overseeding Existing Lawn) 35 grams per m2 Packaging may vary *Cultivars are subject to availability, and may differ from that listed.