Miracle-Gro^® Shady Lawn Seed

How to use

Create a new lawn or fill in a bare patch

1. Rake

• Rake the area to remove all weeds, stones and dead grass.
• If over-seeding your existing lawn ensure you mow the grass short first.
• Turn the soil over to a depth of 15-22cm (6-9in).
• For best results, lightly cover the area with Miracle-Gro® Lawn Dressing. Level and firm by treading the soil.

2. Shake

• Shake box to re-mix seed.
• Apply 30g per metre squared for new lawns or bare patches.
• Use the handy sprinkler on the side of the pack to create a criss-cross pattern by sowing half the seed from left to right and the rest from top to bottom.
• Gently rake in, then tread or roll seed into the soil.

3. Water

• Unless it rains, soak with a fine spray and keep the soil moist for the next few weeks. For best results, keep your new lawn watered regularly.
• The grass can be trimmed when it is 5-8cm (2-3in).
• Each time you mow, lower blade height a level until its at 2.5cm (1in).
• Do not cut more than a ⅓ off the growth at any one point.
• Start feeding the lawn after 12 weeks to ensure its kept healthy. We recommend Miracle-Gro® Healthy Lawn.

How to overseed an existing lawn

• Prepare the lawn by mowing it short, raking out dead grass, moss and debris.
• Apply a lawn dressing, such as Miracle-Gro® Lawn Dressing.
• In dry conditions, moisten the lawn.
• Sprinkle a small handful of seed for each square meter (25g).
• Lightly rake the seed into the lawn.
• Unless it rains, soak with a fine spray and keep soil moist for the next few weeks. For best results, keep your new lawn watered regularly.

Application by spreader

Use our easy-to-use spreader settings table to set Miracle-Gro® spreaders correctly when using our products.

Where to use

Outdoors on front and back lawns. Ideal for use on shady lawns.

When to apply

Apply to your existing lawn or start a new lawn during March to early October, once frosts have passed.

How often to apply

Apply as required.

Seed mixture breakdown

Mix of fescues, including hard fescues and browntop bent.

Cautions

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

What is the best grass seed for your lawn?

Compare our range of Miracle-Gro® lawn seeds

	Multi Purpose Lawn Seed	Quick Grow Lawn Seed	Shady Lawn Seed	Soft & Lush Lawn Seed	Patch Magic® Grass Seed, Feed & Coir	Patch Magic® Dog Spot Repair
When to apply	Mar to Oct	Mar to Oct	Mar to Oct	Mar to Oct	Mar to Oct	Mar to Oct
How quickly will the first shoots be seen*	7 days	4 days	7-10 days	7-10 days	4 days	4 days
How to apply	Use a spreader for even coverage. Hand application, although this can be uneven if covering a large area. Tip: Water in and keep watered whilst establishing.				Contains seed, lawn food and coir to help establish the seed. Shake with the applicator and water in.	Contains seed, gypsum and coir to help establish the seed. Shake with the applicator and water in.
Results	Suitable for all lawn types, ideal for play areas. Can be used for creating a new lawn or seeding an existing lawn. In 12 weeks you will see a thicker, greener lawn.	Super fast germination encourages first shoots in just 4 days. Creates a stunning lawn quickly. Suitable for all lawn types.	Thrives in shady and sunny areas. Thicker lawn in 12 weeks.	Creates a soft lush carpet that is fine and dense in 12 weeks. Ryegrass free, so achieves a show-stopper lawn.	For use on all patchy lawns. Grows grass twice as thick. For dry, sunny and high traffic areas. Grows anywhere guaranteed.	Contains gypsum, a calcium-rich mineral that neutralises and repairs urine burns. Helps to rebalance the soil and the seeds to germinate.

*Only apply grass seed when the last frosts have occurred and the temperature is consistently 10°C. Keep well watered, avoid the seed drying out.