Clay King - Grass Seed for Clay Soil UK - Deep Rooting for Clay Lawns and New Builds - 5kg - Garden Lawncare Guy

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When the soil is finally ready, sow two portions of seeds vertically then, perpendicularly. Use a broadcast spreader to help lighten the load and for a more even spread.

It’s time to get to work! Follow our step-by-step guide for optimal results. Step #1: Calculate the amount of grass seed needed This slow growing grass is the one to go for if your lawn is overshadowed by trees and your home. It handles the shade better than pretty much any other type of grass, is hardy, and can cope with the colder temperatures that our winters bring around. Shaded lawn areas – Poa supina is a good call

Tall Fescue (Festuca species)

Depending on the size of your lawn, this can take quite a bit of time, especially if you aerate manually,

With the clay soil’s structure, essential minerals will not be easily accessible to grass or any plants for that matter. The idea is to turn it over and improve the structure and tilth of the soil. Good tilth, by the way, helps to increase the viability of growing grass seeds by improving deep root penetration. This is grass seed that really does what is claimed, although you have to be patient at first. It was over two weeks before we started to see some green shoots popping through the soil. Within a couple of weeks or so after that, the grass looked stunning.Grass seed mixes that do well in clay soil are ones that contain perennial ryegrass, due to its extremely hardy nature, and fescues that root deep down in the soil, such as tall fescue. Ryegrass is the most common type of grass seed. It’s coarse, versatile, hard-wearing and fast to grow. Technically speaking it’s a ‘bunch grass’, which means it’s a cool-season grass that thrives in most soil types and conditions. Knowing how to sow grass seed correctly will also help your garden lawn flourish! G rass seed for heavy clay soils

Chewings Fescue, Sheeps Fescue and Strong Creeping Red Fescue each have the attributes that make them ideal for sandy soils. Chewings Fescue is inherently drought tolerant, Sheeps Fescue survives and thrives in low nutrient soils and Strong Creeping Red Fescue is highly tolerant of most adverse soil conditions. Grass seed for normal/loam type soils What’s more, when it grows it will be very resilient to pets and kids, and general foot traffic as long as you keep your mowing to between 25mm-40mm and don’t go shorter. Under the right conditions, you should be giving your new lawn its first ‘haircut’ by about 6 weeks after you originally sowed Allow the seedbed to cultivate for 10-14 days to encourage any weeds to come to the surface, then remove any weeds that appear by hand Overall, choosing native grasses for your lawn can provide numerous benefits, including reduced maintenance, improved environmental health, and enhanced beauty. By selecting the right native grasses for your region, you can create a lawn that is both sustainable and beautiful for years to come. 5 Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Lawn Another tip: More consistent mowing can aid the mulching process. Returning shorter blades to the lawn will give way more benefits than longer blades because longer ones are weaker and less nutritious.IMPRESS: Clay Master also features a high content of Tall Fescue in the mix. Fescues are typically finer-leafed and can root up to 2-3ft deep in the earth. This rooting depth is needed for heavy clay soils that are difficult to penetrate.

So, just because your grass seed isn’t rewarding you with a velvety green carpet after a month, don’t fret, sometimes it takes a while for things to get going. The worst thing you can do is think you need to add more seed as sowing too much in a given area will have adverse effects. Our primary goal is to provide you, our reader, with added value and to assist you with your everyday questions and purchasing decisions.If you have imagined having an emerald green carpet-type lawn Bermuda grass with scientific name Cynodon dachtylon is the one you should choose. It forms the turf that can be seen on golf courses and in public parks. It is well known that Bermuda grass grows well in clay soil. Common Bermuda grass can’t tolerate cold temperatures but the newer varieties, such as ‘Midiron’ and ‘U-3’ now make it possible to grow the turf in even your place has cooler climate. Its ability to tolerate heavy, clay soil is possible because of it’s root system’s which produces deep rhizomes. This depends on how much shade we are talking about here. For really shaded gardens, you’d be best off going with Poa bluegrass. It has proved time and time again that it just doesn’t mind living in the shadow of large trees and will thrive in any kind of water conditions. However, it’s lighter colour might not go that well with your current shade if you are overseeding or mixing. It’s best practice to cut your grass to a height of 6 to 8 centimeters (2.5 to 3 inches). This height will promote growth, prevent weeds, and discourage insect pests. This type of grass is also very winter hardy, and will keep its lush green colour, but just be careful not to cut it too short, as it doesn’t seem to be too keen on that. Light shade doesn’t seem to be a problem for most perennial ryegrass cultivars, but they definitely thrive better in the sun. Browntop bentgrass Tall Fescue is a cool-season grass that has excellent tolerance to heavy clay soils. It has deep roots, which help it withstand drought conditions, and it has good wear tolerance. Tall Fescue is known for its adaptability and ability to grow in a wide range of soil types.