Grass Seed

[The Bear]

I'm hoping someone can advise what type of grass seed I need.

We've just dug out some footings for an extension and the top soil from this I've spread under some large trees in the garden to even out the lumps and bumps and to reduce grab away fees.

I'm no gardener, I'm told the soil is sandy (makes sense we're on sandstone) and the area I need to seed is shady because of the trees.

I'm not looking for a bowling green, just something that will grow in these conditions. I assume seed is sold by weight, in addition to the type of seed I need, if anyones knows the coverage rate I'd be grateful of that info too. Plus if I can buy online even better.

Many thanks

Mark

 

[MrTeroo]

Contact these people:

https://www.cotswoldseeds.com/

They will advise you and supply everything you need.

I am a very happy customer of theirs.

 

[inkyblue]

I've just re-seeded my lawn about 6 weeks ago. I've got sandy soil and some of the garden is shaded. I bought a mix which contained dwarf perennial ryegrass and creeping fescue. It's growing a treat and it's had to be mown twice already!
I bought mine off Ivisons who sell on ebay
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ivisons?_trksid=p2047675.l2563
Hope this helps

 

[Alexam]

Under trees, where lots of shade, I doubt you will ever get ';bowling gree' lawn. You need seeds for shady areas and with strong roots. Go to a nurseries and chat with them. They should know the best for you.

 

[Matt@]

important to get the right stuff if you are matching existing. I patched our lawn with seed and the new patches are a different green so lawn is now patchy in colour....

 

[bugbear]

Contact these people:

https://www.cotswoldseeds.com/

They will advise you and supply everything you need.

I am a very happy customer of theirs.

That looks very helpful; I have an excellent local supplier
but their minimum order is 20Kg of seed!

BugBear

 

[The Bear]

A belated thanks to all who replied

Mark