Choosing high-quality lawn products starts with a seed blend suited to the lawn’s use and maintenance needs. Tui LawnForce® Superstrike® Hardwearing Lawn Seed and Tui LawnForce® Superstrike® Easycare Lawn Seed are among the options for New Zealand gardens. The amount of wear the lawn receives and how often it will be mown help determine which blend to use.

Grass and lawn seeds can help you get that luscious green lawn that thrives and makes your property look pristine. You can also use it to repair grass patches and shady spots underneath trees as part of your ongoing maintenance. From natural self-repair grass seeds to varieties well-suited to drought and dry, sandy areas, ArchiPro features the best quality products from reputable providers in New Zealand.

Types of grass and lawn seeds

The type of seeds you choose can make a big difference in identifying the function of the grass area. There are various ones to choose from, so here are a few common ones available in New Zealand.

Self-repairing lawn seed

Self-repairing lawn seeds do precisely what the name suggests. The success of this new-generation lawn seed is its ability to spread and grow through bare patches and damaged lawns while repairing your grass as it grows.

Shady places lawn seed

Shady places is a seed blend of fine turf fescue and tall fescue grass seed that produces forest-green grass that requires less mowing and thrives in less sunlight.

Easycare lawn seed

Easycare seeds are a considerable choice if you want a low-maintenance lawn. The Easycare blend contains quality ryegrass and turf fescue grass seed for a luscious green lawn, an excellent choice for medium-high-use areas.

Tall fescue seed

As the name suggests, it’s a tall fescue grass seed that requires maintenance and should be mowed at 30-50mm in height for a year-round luscious green lawn. It requires an area to allow for a deep rooting system.

Coastal blend

The coastal blend is the answer for all who struggle with sand and would prefer to have a lawn. Sowing it in spring and summer is recommended for the best results.

The advantages of high-quality grass and lawn seeds

Your grass seed is vital to having an inviting evergreen lawn, and choosing the best quality grass seed mix can impact your garden space tremendously. You might save some money in the short run by choosing cheaper lawn solutions but the results will unlikely be as good and could end up being more high-maintenance than before. High-quality grass and lawn seed are developed specifically for conditions in New Zealand giving it a much higher chance for success. It also often comes with special coatings that keep birds away, preventing them from undoing all your good work. They also come from suppliers that know how to best use these products and can pass on great recommendations and advice that you won’t get elsewhere.

How to choose grass and lawn seeds that are right for you

It could be hard to decide which grass variant is perfect for your lawn. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find the right fit for your garden. You should consider the climate and soil types in New Zealand as what works for one backyard won’t necessarily work for another, like a coastal property vs an urban one on volcanic soil. Your choice also depends if you prefer a low-maintenance lawn or you want a specific type of grass for a particular aesthetic like tall fescue grass. You may also want to select a complementary type of lawn fertiliser. Once these decisions are made, as long as you pick from a reputable supplier, you’ll be ensuring you’re on your way to the best possible results.

How long do grass seeds take to grow?

How long it takes to grow depends on the type of grass and lawn seeds you sow. Generally,10-14 days under normal circumstances. Another factor to consider is how long it takes for lawn seeds to germinate. The weather also impacts the growth process, and cooler temperatures can slow down growth.

How much grass seed do you need per square metre?

It will depend on what type of grass and lawn seed you buy, as some might have slightly differed in sowing rates. Most reputable providers will feature the details of each product's sowing rate on their site, which you can calculate based on the 100 square metre calculation.

Does grass seed need to be covered?

Grass seeds can grow if it’s not covered, but it’s more beneficial to cover them with straw, mulch or compost to help with germination. The seeds could struggle to grow if it is on the surface or buried too deep. Air, moisture and heat provided by soil are essential for growth.

Should you put topsoil over grass seed?

It’s hard for grass seeds to sprout through the topsoil, which is a heavy earth material. If you want to aid germination, rather consider covering the seeds with a thin layer of mulch, straw or compost which is lighter in density.

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