Description
How to sow fine & luxury grass seed
How much you need will depend on your starting point. You can use this product to either sow a new lawn from scratch or overseed an existing lawn to repair and renovate any patches.
How to use for sowing a new lawn
If you’re sowing a new lawn from scratch, you will need 35g per m2.
Preparing
- Prepare the soil by removing weeds, stones and rubbish before sowing
- Add a layer of top dressing
- Level out the soil using a rake, aim to create a flat and even surface.
- Roll over the area with a roller or press in with your feet by walking over it
- Leave for 2 weeks so you can remove fast growing weeds as they appear
- Apply our pre-seed fertiliser to give your new seed the best chance of germinating
Applying
- Sow seed by hand or with a drop spreader – apply when the ground is moist
- Lightly rake the seed into the soil
- Roll over the seed with a roller to embed it in the soil (you can walk over it if you don’t have a roller)
Watering
- Water in thoroughly but avoid washing the seed away – run a sprinkler over the area for 5 minutes twice a day for 2 weeks
- Keep well watered until grass becomes established
How to use for overseeding or repair & renovation
Preparation
- Prepare your soil by removing weeds and moss (either by hand, weed killer or with a scarifier.
- Closely mow the lawn
- Rake or scarify the lawn to remove any final remains of weeds or moss
- Level out any bumps
- Aerate if the ground is compact
Application
- Apply our premium pre seed fertiliser to give your new seed the best germination rate
- Sow seed by hand or with a drop spreader when the ground is moist
- Lightly rake the seed into the soil so it goes below the established grass
- Roll or walk over the area to press seed into the soil
Watering
- Water in thoroughly but avoid washing the seed away – run a sprinkler over the area for 5 minutes twice a day for 2 weeks
- Keep well watered until grass becomes established
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