Finest Fescue Grass Seed

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