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Grass seed for shade, is one of the products we are asked for most frequently. Our flagship Premium Shade mixture is our top seller from the premium lawn seed category. Low-light conditions require grasses that will tolerate this, and species like ryegrass simply aren’t good enough. Species such as fescues, meadowgrass, and bentgrass generally perform well in shaded areas. Our

Following a successful competition last year, we’ve decided to hold another Design your own wildflower mixture competition. We’ll pick our favourite wildflower seed mixture on 31st August, and send the winner 100g of their mix just in time for the autumn sowing season. Also why not include some Yellow Rattle? This too will help control grasses. The rules are simple, the mixture can

When it comes to choosing the right grass seed to plant a new lawn with, it’s important to make the right choices. At Lawn UK, we blend our own grass seeds, and our decades of experience mean we know how to get it right. We have a large range of lawn seeds available, and sometimes choosing the right one can

It’s a question that’s been bothering us for a while now; just how often do gardeners mow their lawns? You can tell us via our Facebook Poll, simply visit our Facebook Page, by clicking here, or the button below.  While you’re there you can “like” our Facebook page, and be in with the chance of winning a £25 Lawn UK

Well it looks like summer is just around the corner. Forecasters are suggesting that warm weather is set from this weekend right until August. It’s important to look after your lawn in July, and consider a summer feed application to keep your lawn in top shape. July Priorities – Continue mowing regularly (twice a week if possible) – Control weeds

As Wimbledon begins this year, perfectly groomed grass courts are the key to every game. The world class courts all start with a good seed mixture, and Wimbledon is famed for using hyrdo-seeding techniques, to ensure grass seeds germinate in the shortest possible time. Don’t be fooled by the complexity of the process. It’s quite easy to create a top

Fragrant Lawns are not something used frequently in this country. Today, it was unveiled that the University of Reading’s PhD Student, Lionel Smith, had been working on a special fragrant lawn mixture for a West London park. The aim of the fragrant lawn is to offer pollen sources for pollinating insects, such as bees. Mr Smith’s mixture contains a wonderful

Following 2013’s exceptionally late spring, now is a good time to think about what you should do to keep your lawn in top condition for the summer. June often brings warmer temperatures, which can dry out the soil quite significantly. June Priorities – Continue mowing regularly – Control weeds – Add fertiliser – Water in dry periods  – Aerate the

The decline of native wildflowers in the UK is becoming a huge problem. BBC One’s Countryfile reported over the weekend that in the last 70 years alone, 30,000,000 acres of wildflower meadows have been lost. Wildflower meadows provide crucial sources of food and habitats to pollinating insects such as bees. Lots of work is currently being done around the UK

You may have guessed it, but the spring of 2013 is now officially the coldest in the last 30 years. BBC weather forecaster Matt Taylor explained how the positioning of the Jet Stream meant that Britain was battered with the freezing temperatures we experienced throughout March and April. It’s been the 6th coldest spring since records began, and it’s not

Make sure you get your order in on time for Bank Holiday weekend deliveries! The cutoff for orders to be delivered on Friday is Thursday at 2pm.  We work closely with our courier Nightfreight, so we are able to offer Saturday deliveries if you miss the deadline on Thursday. Just call us on 08458 622710, and we can discuss the

Many gardeners are keen on using alternative to traditional chemical fertiliser. We’ve carried out some extensive research to find the best organic fertiliser for seeding a new lawn, and we have chosen Vitax Supagro as our recommendation. Use Supagro as a preseeding fertiliser, prior to sowing a new lawn. Apply at 140g/m2 Supagro organic fertiliser can be used in other