BS Bowling & Putting Green Grass Seed

How to sow a new lawn

1 – Clear the area
Clear the area and remove any stones, weeds and other debris.

2 – Improve the soil
Cultivate the area to a depth of 15cm and remove any debris that is unearthed. For heavy clay soils, optionally, mix in sharp sand.

3 – Create a level seed bed
Level and rake over the area, then use a lawn roller to firm the soil.

4 – Allow the soil to settle
If possible, leave the soil for a week to allow a flush of weeds to come through; remove before sowing.

5 – Final ground preparation
Rake the area to loosen the top layer of soil. Apply our Pre-Seeding Lawn Fertiliser and rake into the soil.

6 – Sowing the grass seed
Sprinkle the grass seed evenly across the area at 50g/sqm. A spreader can be used for accurate application.

7 – Tread/roll the grass seeds in
Lightly roll or tread in the seeds to make contact with the soil. A harrow can be used for large areas.

8 – Water
If going through a period of drought, water the area every other evening for the first few weeks. If regular rainfall, manually watering will not be necessary.

9 – Mowing the lawn
Under optimum conditions, the seed should germinate within approximately 14-21 days. Once it reaches 3-4 inches, you can mow the area by half an inch each cut.

 How to repair an existing lawn

1 – Prepare the grass
Cut the existing grass short and almost scalp the lawn with the lawn mower. Remove any dead grass, debris and thatch.

2 – Improve the soil
Scarify or rake the surface to loosen the top layer.

3 – Aerate the lawn
Optionally, to aid drainage, use a garden fork or aerator to create small holes around 1-2 inches deep.

4 – Sow the grass seed
Spread the grass seed evenly across the area at a minimum of 25g/sqm. A spreader can be used for accurate application.

5 – Tread/roll the grass seeds in
Lightly tread or roll in the seeds to make contact with the soil. A harrow can be used for large areas.

6 – Water
If going through a period of drought, water the area every other evening for the first couple of weeks. If regular rainfall, manual watering won’t be needed.

7 – Mowing the lawn
Under optimum conditions, the seed should germinate within approximately 14-21 days. Once it reaches a height of 3-4 inches, you can mow the area by half an inch each cut.