Although turf might seem like the most convenient option, there are plenty of advantages to growing your lawn from seed including:<\/p>\n
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- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Seed choice \u2013 by selecting the right seed variety, you\u2019re ultimately ensuring your lawn perfectly matches your needs<\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cost \u2013 when comparing cost per m2<\/sup>, the cost of seed is considerably less than that of turf<\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Weed control \u2013 by correctly treating the area prior to seeding, you can create a lawn that\u2019s virtually weed free which means much less maintenance later on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
It\u2019s generally considered that there are three types of grass seed to choose from:<\/p>\n
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- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shady \u2013 specifically intended for shaded areas of the garden where growth of a general purpose seed may be slow or unsuccessful<\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hardwearing \u2013 for lawns with heightened activity such as dogs running and children playing<\/li>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 General purpose \u2013 a general seed intended for use on areas with no problem areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Preparing the ground for seed<\/h2>\n
Before seeding the area it\u2019s essential that the ground has been properly prepared; it should be free of old lawn, stones, weeds and other obstacles and the ground should be levelled. Levelling<\/a> can be achieved by adding soil to any areas lacking height, these areas can then be raked over to produce a level soiled area.<\/p>\n
In order to establish the correct seed ratio, it\u2019s a good idea to mark the area out into metre squares and once sown, the area should be protected from bird and other pests likely to steal the seed. You should also ensure the ground is well watered for effective germination of the seeds.<\/p>\n
Seed protection<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019ve had issues with your lawn before, whether due to over use, irregular maintenance or an unsuitable seed, the majority of people are likely to consider the use of turf at this point. Truthfully though, there are many products intended for use with grass seed, that will ensure you don\u2019t suffer twice.<\/p>\n
X-Grid for example, will add strength and robustness to your lawn to prevent the same thing from happening again.<\/p>\n
- \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Weed control \u2013 by correctly treating the area prior to seeding, you can create a lawn that\u2019s virtually weed free which means much less maintenance later on<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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