STEADFAST: Shade

Grows in areas with dappled, non-permanent shade
Blends well with SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn
Contains shade tolerant species

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Product Description

Have you got a slightly shady area in your lawn caused by trees or fences where grass just won’t seem to grow? Our STEADFAST: Shade is a specific mix of shade tolerant grass species that creates a wear-and-tear tolerant, shade resistant lawn. When mixed with our SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn / FAMILY: Kids and Pets mix, you can tackle your shade issue head on and achieve a vibrantly green and long-lasting lawn.If your lawn suffers from permanent shade, our STEADFAST: Ultra Shade mix will be superior solution. Our STEADFAST: Shade mix contains fescues which require temperatures of around 15 degrees and above to germinate, so check with your weather app before sowing.

What area does each STEADFAST: Shade 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

45% Strong Creeping Red Fescue

20% Perennial Ryegrass

15% Chewings Fescue

10% Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass

10% Hard Fescue/Sheeps Fescue

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Usage Guide

Overseeding an existing lawn with STEADFAST: Shade

● 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
● 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

Read our full guide How to sow a new lawn.

Sowing a new lawn with STEADFAST: Shade

● 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
● 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

Learn more with our guide How to overseed a lawn.

STEADFASY: Shade 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