RESTORE: Self-Repair Lawn

Repairs damaged grass unaided
Removes the need for regular reseeding
Quick to restore tired lawns

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Product Description

RESTORE: Self-Repair is an expertly blended mixture that creates a self-repairing lawn through the inclusion of Zurich – a revolutionary creeping perennial ryegrass.

Once the sward has been established the creeping Zurich will cover up damage to the lawn, this grass seed creates a hard-wearing lawn.

Since RESTORE: Self-Repair will mend wear and tear patches is it considered a lower maintenance mix, ideal for those who don't have time for regular lawn maintenance.

RESTORE: Self-Repair is a self-sufficient mix that cuts out the need for regular reseeding. With added fine-leafed fescues, this robust combination will get your lawn back to its best.

All our grass seed is covered by our Grass Seed Growth Guarantee, and its high purity levels ensure excellent germination rates and lush growth!

What area does each RESTORE: Self-Repair Grass Seed bag cover?

New lawn	Overseeding an existing lawn
2kg - 40m2 5kg - 100m2 10kg - 200m2 20kg - 400m2	2kg - 57m2 5kg - 143m2 10kg - 286m2 20kg - 571.5m2

Mixture Breakdown

40% Zurich Creeping Perennial Ryegrass

10% Slender Creeping Red Fescue

50% Strong Creeping Red Fescue

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Usage Guide

Sowing a new lawn with RESTORE: Self-Repair

● Dig the soil over to a depth of 20-25cm
● Remove weeds by hand or use a weed killer
● Add top soil if you believe the soil to be poor quality or unlevel
● Rake the area to get a level seedbed
● Allow the seedbed to cultivate for 10-14 days to encourage any weeds to come to the surface, then remove any weeds that appear by hand
● Sow the seed at our recommended rate of 50g per m2, by using a seed spreader or your hand
● Rake the seed in after sowing so that the seed is in amongst the soil
● Firm down by foot or by using a roller to improve seed to soil contact
● Water the just-sown seed well

Read our full guide How to sow a new lawn.

Overseeding an existing lawn with RESTORE: Self-Repair

● Remove any dead grass, weeds or moss by scarifying / raking the area
● Rake the area enough so that the soil is loose and not compact
● Allow the seedbed to cultivate for 10-14 days to encourage any weeds to come to the surface, then remove any weeds that appear by hand
● Sow the seed at our recommended rate of 35g per m2, by using a seed spreader or your hand
● Rake the seed in after sowing so that the seed is in amongst the soil
● Firm down by foot or by using a roller to improve seed to soil contact
● Water the just-sown seed well

Learn more with our guide How to overseed a lawn.

RESTORE: Self-Repair Sowing Guide & Pack Sizes

Recommended Mowing Height	20 - 40mm
Sowing Rate (New Lawn) 50 grams per m2	Bag Coverage 2kg covers 40m2 5kg covers 100m2 10kg covers 200m2 20kg covers 400m2
Sowing Rate (Overseeding an Existing Lawn) 35 grams per m2	Bag Coverage 2kg covers 57m2 5kg covers 143m2 10kg covers 286m2 20kg covers 571.5m2

Aftercare

● Continue to water your lawn deeply and daily for the next six weeks, avoiding if there is prolonged rainfall
● Your lawn will take up to 6 weeks to fully establish
● Once there is an even coverage throughout the lawn and grass blades are hitting heights of 5-7cm, your lawn is ready for its first mow on the highest setting
● To keep your lawn healthy, green and disease / weed free, remember to regularly fertilise

Product Questions

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Is this seed suitable to use at this time of year - late September/early October as you mentioned in another response that it likes warmer conditions to germinate?

Question by: Lesley Wynne on 23 Sept 2023, 08:21

Thank you for your question.

There is still time to sow this mix and it will germinate. However, we just like to highlight that because it predominantly consists of fescues, that it might be slightly slower to establish as this time of year.

Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 25 Sept 2023, 15:03

Does your self-regenerating grass seed grow in clay soil, or would I need to add a generous layer of top soil prior to seeding?

Question by: Stuart Guiver on 9 May 2023, 18:48

Hi, thank you for your question.
The Restore Self-Repair Lawn will establish in clay soils, however if it is heavy clay soil then we would either recommend the IMPRESS: Clay Master or improving the quality of the soil.

Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 10 May 2023, 09:34

About 10 days on from sowing this seed along with some good topsoil for lawns none appears to have germinated. I've watered every couple of days and its been good weather. How long should it take? thanks

Question by: Ben Russell on 5 May 2023, 13:17

Hi Ben, normally you can expect to see germination within 7-10 days (with the right temperatures), however, the majority of this mix are fescues which like temperatures a little warmer than what we have at the min. It is likely that it will start to come through over the next week or two as temperatures start to rise. However, please feel free to send some photos of the area to Expert@thegrasspeople.com and we can take a look and make sure there is nothing else at play here.

Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 10 May 2023, 10:02

We would like to try this product to restore our lawn. There is a mulberry tree at the bottom of the garden and the grass suffers under this. Would this product be suitable for a shady area?

Question by: Simon Knight on 25 Feb 2023, 09:49

Hi Simon,

This self-repairing grass seed is perfect for restoring a lawn since the Zurich creeping ryegrass will spread throughout any patches or dead spots to fill them in. However, if your mulberry tree casts a lot of shadow and is limiting grass growing beneath it, then our Steadfast: Shade or Steadfast: Ultra Shade would be ideal.

For dappled-shade throughout the day:

- https://thegrasspeople.com/steadfast-shade

For continuous shade (ideal for use beneath a large tree, for example):

- https://thegrasspeople.com/steadfast-ultra-shade

Answer by: Andrew Clarke (Admin) on 6 Mar 2023, 08:38

Hi, wondering what the best mix would be for grassed garden path between veg beds? It always gets muddy in very wet weather and
the winter. I’m guessing the repair mix or the superstar back lawn?

Question by: Robert Godwin on 17 Jan 2023, 09:28

Hi, thank you for your question.

For paths we would normally recommend one the hardwearing mixes such the Superstar: Back Lawn or the PERFROM: Sports, especially if the area sees a lot of activity. You also might want to consider aerating the area more frequently, to help stop it becoming compacted, which might be contributing to do it becoming really muddy in wetter weather.

Answer by: Roisin McCann (Admin) on 20 Jan 2023, 14:39

Do I need top soil and if so what do you recommend me to buy, thank you for your time, I wish you well!

Question by: Joao Martins on 29 Sept 2022, 20:47

Hi Joao,

Thank you for your enquiry.

Our seed does not require top soil to germinate. However, if you feel your soil is of poor quality or is unlevel (dips in certain places) then we would recommend that you add top soil to create a fine and level seedbed.

Our SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn is a great choice if you have normal soil and are not concerned with shaded areas. It is one of our most popular products and a general "all-rounder". It’s durable, hardwearing and will tolerate wear and tear. It is also quick to establish and relatively low maintenance.

If you find that there are pockets of damage throughout the lawn our RESTORE: Self Repair Lawn contains Zurich creeping ryegrass that will spread throughout any dents or holes to fill them in. This is a long term solution to overseeding, especially if this something you find yourself doing often.

Answer by: Colm Hicks on 30 Sept 2022, 08:36

Is this a fast or SLOW growing product?
I am after a slow growth grass seed for my front garden and at the same time repair the dry bits.

Question by: Aref Tashnizi on 26 Aug 2022, 15:29

Hi, our RESTORE: Self Repair Lawn is a good quality mix. If you find that there are pockets of damage throughout the lawn the Zurich creeping ryegrass will spread throughout any dents or holes to fill them in. This is a long-term solution to overseeding, especially if this is something you find yourself doing often. This mix would grow at a normal rate.

I would suggest our most slow growing mix, such as Low Upkeep & Slow Grow Grass Seed, whilst it is slower to establish it is also hard-wearing, drought tolerant and is able to grow in low nutrient soils. In warmer weather, this mixture would grow relatively quickly. It can also tolerate a close mow meaning that you get longer between each one. Low Upkeep & Slow Grow can also be left to grow longer and could reach an ultimate height of 60-80cm.

I would also recommend our STATEMENT: Front Lawn mixture if you’re looking for something that is slower to grow and more of a “show” grass. It creates an ornamental lawn that needs a lot of care and attention, but looks extremely fine and very impressive – it is made up of 100% fescue, which is finer grass species and will not withstand heavy traffic. This mix can be mown quite short and will be dense to give a soft feeling underfoot.

Answer by: Helen McGale on 29 Aug 2022, 12:10

What to do when grass brown tried scarafying aragating 2inch thick bed root very little soil

Question by: Pauline cranson on 11 Jun 2022, 23:05

Hi Pauline, thanks for your question.

Would you like to send us a photo of your lawn? So we could take a look, and best advise you.

Our email address is expert@thegrasspeople.com

Answer by: Helen McGale on 13 Jun 2022, 16:36

can I get it delivered to Independence Missouri?

Question by: Garry on 9 May 2022, 01:36

Hi, thank you for your question. Unfortunately, our products are not available outside the UK, and we do not offer international shipping. I am sorry I could not be of more help!

Answer by: Helen McGale on 9 May 2022, 09:06

How many square metres does 2kg grass seed cover

Question by: linda mcgrath on 10 Mar 2022, 14:05

Hi, thank you for your question. The seeding rates for seeding a new lawn and overseeding differ. We would suggest using our grass seed calculator (right side of the product page, underneath price) and putting in the dimensions of your garden, and this will recommend to you how much grass seed you will need for your lawn.

Answer by: Helen McGale on 11 Mar 2022, 10:35