How to Grow Lawns

How to Grow Lawns

Maintaining lush, healthy lawns takes patience, consistent care, and a bit of know-how. 
Whether you’re nurturing an existing lawn or planning to sow a new one, we have some essential tips to help.

Best Time to Plan or Repair a Lawn

When repairing or planting a lawn, timing is everything. Aim for autumn or spring, when the soil is warmer, so grass seed germination is more successful.

Selecting The Right Grass

Selecting the right grass seed is an important first step in lawn care. Think about your lawns purpose: will it be a playground for pets and children, a walkway, or simply for show? This will help decide the best type of grass to suit.

Mix It Up: For a resilient lawn year-round, sow a mixture of grass seeds, as some do well in summer and others in winter. The only time you would stick to one type of grass is in more shaded areas.

Some grass seeds also do better in various parts of the country so talk to your local garden centre for the best grass types for your climate and needs.

Use Good Quality Lawn Soil

A healthy lawn literally starts from the ground up. Assess your existing soil – is it well-draining or prone to waterlogging? You might need to improve drainage, and your local garden centre can help with solutions like coils and pipes. Gypsum can also help. 

Always use good quality lawn soil like our Daltons Premium Lawn Soil, Garden Time™ Lawn Soil or Ready To Grow Lawn Soil (depending on where you buy your Daltons products from) or try our bulk lawn soil via our Landscape Supply Yards.