GreenCare Premium Hard Wearing PrizeLawn & Grass Seed

Description A very fine-leaved premium amenity mix that performs well on all soil types and areas and produces a lush green and attractive lawn. Fast growing and low maintenance with an outstanding degree of water tolerance. Ideal for those who need extra protection against wear and tear as it produces a hardwearing and resilient sward. A family-friendly mixture suitable for a range of recreational uses, especially areas that take a lot of foot traffic from adults, kids and pets alike. Includes ryegrass varieties specifically bred for amenity use and Fescues & Bent to last over the winter months. The full mixture of Ryegrass, Fescue & Bents has been specifically designed for a great all round seed mixture to be hard wearing, good appearance, fast germination, last over winter, grow in shady areas, and to be an overall Premium All Rounder choice at an unbeatable price. Fast-growing and quick to establish Wear-and-tear tolerant Creates a lusciously green lawn   Mixture Breakdown:  40.00% MAXIMA – Creeping Red Fescue 25.00% TETRASPORT / DOUBLE – Dwarf amenity Ryegrass (Tetraploid version) 25.00% JUBILEE – Dwarf amenity Ryegrass 5.00% WAGNER – Chewings Fescue 5.00% HIGHLAND – Browntop Bent 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. Bent Grass A non-aggressive Perennial grass with fine leaves, it forms a short even turf and tolerates close mowing (down to 5mm). Chewings Fescue Grows well in the shade, drought tolerant, blends well with any grass, can be mown lower, capable of growing in low fertility areas, dry temperature tolerant.   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.