Budget Lawn Mix – Quick-Growing & Tough
This budget mix is made to grow fast, stay strong, and handle regular foot traffic – all without a lot of upkeep.
Key Features:
- Grows quickly for fast coverage
- Handles everyday use with decent recovery
- Affordable and easy to care for – perfect for general lawn use
Composition:
- 75% Kent
- 20% Amenity Perennial Ryegrass
- 5% Creeping Red Fesuce
Application and management recommendations:
- Clear the area - remove debris, stones, and weeds
- Prepare the soil - loosen to 15cm
- Level the surface - use a rake to smooth, firm with a roller if needed
- Allow settling - let the soil rest for a week and remove emerging weeds
- Final prep - rake the soil to loosen the top layer
- Sow seed- spread grass seed evenly at 35-50g/sqm using a spreader
- Incorporate seed - rake gently, then roll or tread to ensure good contact with the soil
- Water regularly - water every evening during dry periods
- Mow when ready - mow the grass once it reaches 3-4 inches, gradually lowering the cut height
