Miracle-Gro® Shady Lawn Seed

Main product features

✓ Thrives in shady areas

✓ For the whole lawn

✓ Top quality specialist seed

✓ For use on new and existing lawns

Every lawn can have areas affected by shade, whether beneath trees and hedges or alongside walls and fences. Miracle-Gro® Shady Lawn Seed contains a specialist blend of shade-tolerant grass seed designed to maintain a healthy, attractive lawn across both shaded and more open areas.

Thrives in shade

Specialist grass varieties are selected to perform well in areas of the lawn affected by shade.

Healthier, thicker lawn

Helps establish dense, attractive grass across both shady and non-shady parts of the lawn.

WaterSmart formula

Designed to support successful establishment and healthy growth when the lawn is properly watered.

Pet & child friendly

Suitable for family lawns where children and pets have access when used according to the pack instructions.

When to use

Apply to an existing lawn or establish a new lawn from March to early October, once frosts have passed.

Details & Usage

How to use

Create a new lawn or fill in a bare patch

1. Rake

• Remove weeds, stones and dead grass from the area.
• If overseeding an existing lawn, mow the grass short first.
• Turn the soil to a depth of approximately 15-22cm.
• Level and firm the soil before sowing. For best results, a suitable lawn dressing can be applied first.

2. Shake

• Shake the carton to remix the seed.
• Apply approximately 30g per square metre for new lawns or bare patches.
• Sow half in one direction and the remainder at right angles for even coverage.
• Gently rake in, then tread or roll the seed into the soil.

3. Water

• Unless it rains, water using a fine spray and keep the soil moist during establishment.
• Trim the grass when it reaches approximately 5-8cm.
• Gradually lower the cutting height towards approximately 2.5cm.
• Never remove more than one-third of the growth in one cut.
• Begin feeding the lawn after approximately 12 weeks.

How to overseed an existing lawn

• Mow the lawn short and rake out dead grass, moss and debris.
• Apply lawn dressing if required.
• Moisten the lawn first if conditions are dry.
• Apply approximately 25g per square metre.
• Lightly rake the seed into the lawn.
• Keep the soil moist while the new grass establishes.

Application by spreader

The seed can also be applied using a suitable Miracle-Gro® lawn spreader. Follow the recommended spreader setting for even coverage.

Where to use

For outdoor use on front and back lawns. Particularly suitable for lawns affected by shade.

When to apply

Apply from March to early October after frosts have passed.

How often to apply

Apply as required.

Seed mixture breakdown

Contains a blend of fescues, including hard fescues and browntop bent.

Cautions

• Read the product label before use.
• Wear gardening gloves during use.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.
• If medical advice is required, have the product container or label available.

Further information

Do I need to add fertiliser?

There is often sufficient residual fertility in the soil for young grass to establish. Avoid strong fertilisers and weed or moss killers for 24 weeks after sowing.

When will the shoots appear?

In ideal moist conditions, grass can begin appearing in approximately 7-10 days. Cooler or less favourable conditions may extend germination to 10-14 days or longer.

How long can grass seed be stored?

For best results, use new-season seed. When stored in cool, dry conditions, seed generally maintains good viability for around two years before germination performance gradually declines.

When is the best time to sow?

Wait until frosts have passed and soil temperatures have risen. Avoid sowing during very hot, dry or cold conditions.

Health and Safety

Always read the pack label and product instructions carefully before use.

Manufacturer: Evergreen Garden Care (UK) Limited