THRIVE: Sandy Soils

THRIVE: Sandy Soils will see your lawn flourish with its blend of 100% resilient fescues. The trio of fescue species in this mix stabilise quickly in weak and sandy soils to create a long-lasting sward with a strong root structure. Initially a slow-growing mix, once established, you can put reseeding to rest. This drought tolerant mix will thrive in the low nutrient soil conditions that are typical of sandy soils, whilst also creating a lush green lawn.

Our grass seed is tested to the highest levels of purity to ensure they provide excellent germination rates, and they are covered by our Grass Seed Growth Guarantee.

What area does each THRIVE: Sandy Soils Grass Seed bag cover?

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Sowing a new lawn with THRIVE:Sandy Soils

● 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 THRIVE:Sandy Soils

● 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.

THRIVE: Sandy Soils Sowing Guide & Pack Size

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