A Gardener’s Miscellany
Sep 14, 2021
4 minutes
This week it’s:
Lawn seed and turf
Fascinating facts about our green, green grass
WHEN I was a student, I was taught the ‘textbook’ way to garden. In reality, however, there is always leeway. Take sowing a new lawn: I was taught that the middle of September was the only time you should sow grass seed: any other time would result in complete failure. Mmm! Over the years, I’ve sown lawn seed (and laid turf) practically every calendar month – avoiding frozen, snowy weather or drought. So, as now is ‘the only time’ to sow grass seed or put down turf, let’s take a sideways look!
■ When sowing grass seed, take a
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