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This specialist mix is the solution for problem areas of the garden where the lawn is in shade beside fences, shrubs and trees. The grasses have been selected for their particular tolerance of low light levels and their low water requirements, as drought conditions are commonly a feature of shaded areas. Shady Lawn is a blend of 63% creeping red fescues, 25% chewings fescues, 10% hard fescues and 2% browntop bents. All our lawn grass seed mixes are blended from the best STRI-listed cultivars, with mixes to suit everything from a fine ornamental focal point to a tough play area for children and pets.

Options and approximate coverage:
500g – 14m²
10kg – 280m²

Application rate: 35g per m².

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Genus: Lawn

Sow & Grow

PREPARATION • Remove all weeds, surface stones and debris. • Dig or rotovate the soil to a depth of 15-22cm. • Create a level, firm surface by close treading, heel to heel or by rolling the whole area. Rake until the surface soil is fine and crumbly. • If possible, leave the area to settle for a few weeks. Level any uneven areas and remove any weeds that appear. • To give the lawn a good start a pre-sowing fertiliser can be raked in at the recommended rate. Seed should not be sown until 5-7 days after application. SOWING • The best time to sow is when the soil is warming up after a rain shower. • Shake the box before sowing half the seed along the area and half the seed across the area to give even coverage. • Sow the seed at a rate of 35g per square metre. • Rake in the seed. If no rain falls within 1 week water thoroughly with a fine spray. • The sown area should be kept moist until the seed is well established. Young grass will appear in 14-21 days. • Weeds are likely to appear from the soil. These will be killed off with regular mowing. LAWNCARE • If the weather is dry keep the soil moist with regular watering using a fine spray. • Keep off the lawn until the grass is 5-8cm high. • Make the first cut at this stage just ‘topping’ the grass. Subsequent cuts can gradually be lowered to an ideal height of 25mm. • Mow regularly to maintain a healthy lawn (try not to remove more than one third of the height in any one mow). • A good fertiliser should be applied at least once a year as recommended by the manufacturer. • Rake off dead leaves in the autumn and winter.

Delivery

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Looking for a hassle-free way to get your gardening essentials? Look no further than Mr Fothergill's! We know how important your garden is to you, and want you to be able to stock up on everything you need.

Seed Only Orders

£2.95 delivery charge

Non-Seed Items

£6.95 delivery charge

Combined Orders

£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)

All delivery charges will automatically appear in your shopping basket.

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This specialist mix is the solution for problem areas of the garden where the lawn is in shade beside fences, shrubs and trees. The grasses have been selected for their particular tolerance of low light levels and their low water requirements, as drought conditions are commonly a feature of shaded areas. Shady Lawn is a blend of 63% creeping red fescues, 25% chewings fescues, 10% hard fescues and 2% browntop bents. All our lawn grass seed mixes are blended from the best STRI-listed cultivars, with mixes to suit everything from a fine ornamental focal point to a tough play area for children and pets.

Options and approximate coverage:
500g – 14m²
10kg – 280m²

Application rate: 35g per m².

Key information

Genus: Lawn

PREPARATION • Remove all weeds, surface stones and debris. • Dig or rotovate the soil to a depth of 15-22cm. • Create a level, firm surface by close treading, heel to heel or by rolling the whole area. Rake until the surface soil is fine and crumbly. • If possible, leave the area to settle for a few weeks. Level any uneven areas and remove any weeds that appear. • To give the lawn a good start a pre-sowing fertiliser can be raked in at the recommended rate. Seed should not be sown until 5-7 days after application. SOWING • The best time to sow is when the soil is warming up after a rain shower. • Shake the box before sowing half the seed along the area and half the seed across the area to give even coverage. • Sow the seed at a rate of 35g per square metre. • Rake in the seed. If no rain falls within 1 week water thoroughly with a fine spray. • The sown area should be kept moist until the seed is well established. Young grass will appear in 14-21 days. • Weeds are likely to appear from the soil. These will be killed off with regular mowing. LAWNCARE • If the weather is dry keep the soil moist with regular watering using a fine spray. • Keep off the lawn until the grass is 5-8cm high. • Make the first cut at this stage just ‘topping’ the grass. Subsequent cuts can gradually be lowered to an ideal height of 25mm. • Mow regularly to maintain a healthy lawn (try not to remove more than one third of the height in any one mow). • A good fertiliser should be applied at least once a year as recommended by the manufacturer. • Rake off dead leaves in the autumn and winter.

Delivery Information

Looking for a hassle-free way to get your gardening essentials? Look no further than Mr Fothergill's! We know how important your garden is to you, and want you to be able to stock up on everything you need.

Seed Only Orders

£2.95 delivery charge

Non-Seed Items

£6.95 delivery charge

Combined Orders

£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)

All delivery charges will automatically appear in your shopping basket.

Shady Lawn Seed

Tolerates Low Light Levels
Low Water Requirements
Ideal For Shaded Areas

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