FAMILY: Kids and Pets Grass Seed - All Questions

Hi, thanks for the question. We would recommend waiting until March when temperatures are warmer. The grass sowing season is generally from March - September. You can confidently sow grass seed when temperatures are 8-10 degrees and above consistently for at least two weeks with no adverse weather conditions forecast. Always consult a two week forecast prior to sowing.

Thanks for your question. Our FAMILY: Kids and Pets. It produces a hardwearing, lush and versatile lawn. Whilst it's not pee resistant is one of our most hardwearing mixes. Dog urine will affect all grass types, but there are a few things you can do to help it, we have a blog post on our website which might be of interest to you. Just search How to repair dog urine patches on our website, and it will take you directly to our article.

Hi, thanks for your question. I would suggest holding off until the temperatures at night are warmer and around 8 to 10 degrees. To help you decide when to sow, you may like to consult a two-week forecast before sowing grass seed.

Hi, our Family: Kids and Pets mixture contains 80% of Perennial Ryegrass and 20% Strong Creeping Red Fescue.

Hi Adam,

Thank you for your question!

We recommend our IMPRESS: Clay Master Lawn Seed for your clay soils. IMPRESS is a specially blended grass seed mixture designed for clay and heavy clay soil conditions.

The tall fescue component has a strong deep rooting system that allows it to penetrate your clay soils effectively and ensures a drought-tolerant lawn, especially in soils prone to dryness. The perennial ryegrass in this mix makes way for a fast-growing and hard-wearing lawn to thrive.

Some of our customers who have dogs and clay soils have informed us they use this mix as it creates a hard-wearing lawn.

Hi Tony, thanks for your question!

We would recommend applying our QUICK RELEASE: Pre-Seed prior to seeding, after you have mowed and scarified your lawn.

After applying it, you should leave it for a few days to allow the product to treat your lawn, and make sure that the granules are well watered and fully dissolved before sowing any grass seed!

You can check out our full overseeding guide here: https://thegrasspeople.com/how-do-i-overseed-my-lawn

Hi, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, no grass seed is resistant to the effects of dog "wee". However, this particular mix is extremely hard-wearing and can tolerate wear and tear. If they do urinate on the grass then try to water the area, as this dilutes it and will help minimise damage.

Hi Dawn,

To get the best results from overseeding a patchy lawn, you will want mild temperatures (around 8-10°C) mixed with plenty of rainy days, such as during months of spring or autumn.

We have a guide on this topic if you would like some further reading, which includes information on the perfect overseeding process:

- https://thegrasspeople.com/how-do-i-overseed-my-lawn/

Hi, thank you for your question.

You do not have to wait until it is completely dried out but just make sure that it is not too muddy and difficult to work with.

Hi, thanks for the question! You should only sow your seeds after the leatherjackets are fully gone to avoid undoing all your hard work. Continue to water your lawn daily, and the leatherjackets should be gone within 2-4 weeks!