{"product_id":"patch-repair-lawn-seed-without-ryegrass-250g","title":"Patch Repair Lawn Seed Without Ryegrass 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatch Repair Grass Seed 250g With No Ryegrass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA special blend of fine-leaved grasses. Includes chewings fescue, creeping red fescue and browntop bents. These combine to produce a dense, rich lawn of the finest quality that will withstand close mowing. Ideal for repairing ornamental and show lawns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePatch Repair without ryegrass is a blend of 20% chewings fescues, 75% strong creeping red fescues and 5% browntop bents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe big performer – ideal for close mowing, perfect for low-wear decorative areas.\u003cbr\u003eFine, aesthetic and rich appearance.\u003cbr\u003eCovers 7m².\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAreas left bare through wear and weeding can be reseeded as follows:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLoosen the surface of the soil by firmly raking it in a criss-cross pattern.\u003cbr\u003eRemove any surface stones and weeds.\u003cbr\u003eFirm and level the surface by close treading over the whole area. Then rake until the soil surface is fine.\u003cbr\u003eIf possible, leave the area for a week or two. Level any uneven areas and remove any weeds that appear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShake the box before sowing. Sow half the seeds along the area and half across the area to give even coverage.\u003cbr\u003eSow at a rate of 35g per square metre.\u003cbr\u003eLightly rake in the seeds. If no rain falls within a week, water thoroughly with a fine spray.\u003cbr\u003eKeep moist until well established. Young grass will appear within 14 to 21 days.\u003cbr\u003eWeeds may appear from the soil. These will be killed off with mowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawncare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf the weather is dry, keep the soil moist with regular watering using a fine spray.\u003cbr\u003eKeep off the lawn until the grass is 5 to 8cm high.\u003cbr\u003eThe first cut can be made at this stage, removing no more than one third of the growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to October. Autumn sowing usually gives the best results when the soil is moist and warm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll of the varieties in this lawn seed blend are tested and listed by the STRI, the only independent UK organisation for the testing and evaluation of lawn grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johnsons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52714068705554,"sku":"68846","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/3828\/6354\/files\/MRF26_20Patch_20Repair_20Without_20Ryegrass_20250g.jpg?v=1789573371","url":"https:\/\/johnsons-seeds.com\/products\/patch-repair-lawn-seed-without-ryegrass-250g","provider":"Johnsons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}