Gro-Sure Multi-Purpose Lawn Seed 300g

Description

Gro-Sure Multi-Purpose Lawn Seed

Gro-Sure Multi-Purpose Lawn Seed is a blend of quality, hard wearing seed varieties. It is ideal for starting a new lawn, over-seeding worn grass or also filling in bare patches. This specially blended seed mix is great for all lawn soil types and will provide beautiful results. The seed treatment will also help to deter away birds.

• Ideal for new lawns as well as overseeding
• Seed varieties that establishes strong root networks
• Maintains colour all season long
• Seed treatment to help deter birds from feeding

Why Use

Gro-Sure® Multi-Purpose Lawn Seed is treated to significantly improve germination and for quicker establishment.

• New and improved seed blends
• Our range is colour matched
• Fine grass blades for a beautiful, lush lawn
• Our lawn seed will grow on any soil type
• Your lawn will have a high disease tolerance

What to Expect

In good conditions blades of grass can usually be seen within 3 weeks, however if the conditions are unfavourable this may take considerably longer.

When to Use

Lawn seed may be sown from March to October. Ideally sow during March to May or September to October.

Lawn seed grows best when the soil temperature is consistently around 10—18°C. If conditions stray out of this range, time and rate of germination can be negatively impacted.

Where to Use

Existing lawns – to over-seed
Bare soil – to establish new lawns
Patches -for repairs

How to Use

Preparation

Clear away any debris and remove/kill weeds before sowing.

New Lawn (or Patch Repair)

• Dig over the soil to a depth of 20-25cm
• Break down any lumps and firm the soil by treading it down
• Level out using a rake, creating a flat and even surface
• Spread Gro-Sure® Lawn Seeding Soil over the surface to a 3-4 cm depth and level out.

Revitalising Existing Lawn

• Mow the lawn closely
• Rake or scarify the area to open up the soil surface
• Fill any shallow holes with Westland Lawn & Turf Dressing and level out.

Sowing

Tip: In dry conditions, water the soil thoroughly the day before sowing.

• Shake the box to mix up the seeds
• Lightly rake to incorporate the seed into the soil
• Walk over or roll the sown area to press the seed into the soil

Watering

• Water the area thoroughly using a fine-rose watering can or sprinkler, taking care not to wash the seeds away.
• In dry conditions, water daily to maintain soil moisture levels until seed germinates and establishes.

Aftercare

• Keep new lawns well watered especially in dry conditions.
• Do not use weed killers or strong fertilisers on new lawns and always read the product label before use.

Tips

• 4-5 days before sowing a new lawn, lightly rake Westland Growmore into the soil
• When preparing to sow, if the soil is dry water it thoroughly the day before and leave to soak in overnight
• The top of the soil should be dry with moist soil just below the surface on the day of sowing
• Store in a cool, dry place and use within the season of purchase

Usage Advice

Store in a cool, dry place and use within the season of purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Should I cover the seed?

A. The seed should be sown onto and lightly raked in to the soil surface and no deeper than 1-2cm. A germination sheet (or fleece) can be used to speed up the germination stage but should still be removed upon emergence

Q. When can I use a Weed Feed & Moss Killer?

A. Your lawn must be older than a year before using this type of product

Q. Does this contain annual ryegrass?

A. No we only use perennial ryegrass suitable for turf, as this is much slower growing and finer bladed than annual ryegrass. Ideal for lawns