SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn

SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn is a multi-tasking, multi-purpose mix that is hard-wearing while also providing a lusciously green lawn. The blend of perennial ryegrass with strong creeping red fescue makes this mix ideal for those who want a durable lawn but don’t want to compromise on quality. One of our most popular products and our very own superstar, SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn helps everyone to achieve an evergreen, hardy lawn every day, year on year!

If your lawn also suffers from dappled or blocked shade that is preventing the full growth of grass, consider mixing SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn with our shade-tolerant grass seeds, STEADFAST: Shade or STEADFAST: Ultra Shade.

All our grass seed mixes have the highest levels of purity and offer excellent germination rates. We are so confident that our Grass Seed Growth Guarantee covers all our seeds!

What area does each SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn Grass Seed bag cover?

Before / After

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Sowing a new lawn with SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn

● Dig the soil over to a depth of 20-25cm
● Remove weeds by hand or use a weed killer
● Add top soil if you believe the soil to be poor quality or unlevel
● Rake the area to get a level seedbed
● 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
● Sow the seed at our recommended rate of 50g per m2, by using a seed spreader or your hand
● Rake the seed in after sowing so that the seed is in amongst the soil
● Firm down by foot or by using a roller to improve seed to soil contact
● Water the just-sown seed well 

Read our full guide How to sow a new lawn.

Overseeding an existing lawn with SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn 

● Remove any dead grass, weeds or moss by scarifying / raking the area
● Rake the area enough so that the soil is loose and not compact
● 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
● Sow the seed at our recommended rate of 35g per m2, by using a seed spreader or your hand
● Rake the seed in after sowing so that the seed is in amongst the soil
● Firm down by foot or by using a roller to improve seed to soil contact
● Water the just-sown seed well 

Learn more with our guide How to overseed a lawn.

SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn Sowing Guide & Pack Sizes

Aftercare

● Continue to water your lawn deeply and daily for the next six weeks, avoiding if there is prolonged rainfall
● Your lawn will take up to 6 weeks to fully establish
● Once there is an even coverage throughout the lawn and grass blades are hitting heights of 5-7cm, your lawn is ready for its first mow on the highest setting
● To keep your lawn healthy, green and disease / weed free, remember to regularly fertilise