SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn

Fast-growing and quick to establish
Wear-and-tear tolerant
Creates a lusciously green lawn

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Product Description

SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn is a multi-tasking, multi-purpose mix that is hard-wearing while also providing a lusciously green lawn. The blend of perennial ryegrass with strong creeping red fescue makes this mix ideal for those who want a durable lawn, but don’t want to compromise on quality. One of our most popular products and our very own superstar, SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn helps everyone to achieve an evergreen, hardy lawn every day, year on year!

If your lawn also suffers from dappled or blocked shade that is preventing the full growth of grass, consider mixing SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn with our shade tolerant grass seeds, STEADFAST: Shade or Ultra Shade.

What area does each SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn 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

80% Perennial Ryegrass

20% Strong Creeping Red Fescue

Before / After

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Usage Guide

Sowing a new lawn with SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn

● 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

Read our full guide How to sow a new lawn.

Overseeding an existing lawn with SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn

● 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

Learn more with our guide How to overseed a lawn.

SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn 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 there anything to gain or anything wrong with putting more seed down than is recommended?

Question by: Martyn on 13 Apr 2018, 21:56

Adding too much seed can cause competition amongst the new grass and it is also less economical however it really depends how much more you add!

Answer by: Chris McIlroy on 17 Apr 2018, 15:36

Good Morning, Is it ok to put a little top soil on top of the seeds when doing patch up bits?

Question by: Monika Nye on 27 Jul 2022, 11:03

Thanks for getting in touch!

Yes, it is! As long as it isn't too deep, it works great - around the size of a stack of 2-3 pound coins is the perfect depth!

Answer by: Ben Agnew on 27 Jul 2022, 11:54

How come my lawn from your grass seed is full of weeds? Not happy.

Question by: Pauline Forbes on 14 Jun 2021, 13:13

Hi Pauline,

I am sorry to hear that you are having some issues with your lawn. If you would like send us an email to Expert@thegrasspeople.com we would be happy to discuss.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Roisin

Answer by: Roisin McCann on 14 Jun 2021, 13:25

What time of year is best for seeding a patchy lawn

Question by: Ian on 15 Aug 2022, 16:01

Hi Ian, thanks for your question. The grass sowing season is generally from March - September. You can confidently sow our fast-growing mixture SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn 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 before sowing.

Answer by: Helen McGale on 15 Aug 2022, 16:05

Hi there

I was looking to buy the
Super star back lawn seeds and Kids and Pets Grass Seed. Are they good to be used on clay soil?
Thank you

Question by: Leila on 3 Oct 2020, 22:39

Hi Leila

SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn and FAMILY: Kids and Pets are both the same mix – you will notice the label says TGP Back Lawn / Kids and Pets. Both mixes are 80% perennial ryegrass and 20% fescue and both create a hardwearing, fast-growing lawn that is still lush.

We appreciate that those who don’t have kids or pets will still use their lawn a lot and want it to be hardwearing and just as fast growing, so for that reason we have named them differently although they are the same mix.

We do have mix specifically designed for clay soils and it also contains some perennial ryegrass. IMPRESS: Clay Master 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 which not only allows it to penetrate your clay soils effectively but ensures a drought tolerant lawn, especially in clay soils that are prone to dryness. The perennial ryegrass in this mix makes way for a fast-growing and hard-wearing lawn to thrive.

Answer by: Roisin McCann on 5 Oct 2020, 11:46

I sowed my seed on the 5th of October. We have had some period of heavy rain. I haven’t seen any germination yet. I hoping now the sun has started to shine in my area that the seeds will germinate.
Just wondering if this will have slowed down the germination rate? How long could it take to see germination in these weather conditions? Temperature is reaching around 12-14 degrees in Brighton.
Thanks
Ben

Question by: Ben Kinslow on 15 Oct 2020, 11:00

Hi Ben

Slower germination is common at this time of year and can take 2 weeks in some cases. The temperatures are mild enough so it should not take much longer. At this stage I would give it another week.

Answer by: Roisin McCann on 15 Oct 2020, 11:42

Hello what type of ryegrass is in the back lawn seed? Is it a turf or fine ryegrass?

Question by: Ray on 26 Jul 2021, 16:40

Our Superstar: Back Lawn seed is 80% perennial ryegrass and 20% fescue.

Answer by: Eva Greene on 27 Jul 2021, 08:16

I have a Scott’s easy green rotary spreader, could you advise what setting I should use for overseeding or laying a new lawn with your superstar back lawn mix , and how many passes ?

Many thanks

Question by: David on 30 Jul 2021, 11:41

We recommend spreading our SUPERSTAR: Back Lawn at a rate of 35g per m2. Normally your spreader will come with a guide that you should follow, which will depend on your lawn type (new lawn or overseeding). I would check your guide that came with the spreader.

Answer by: Eva Greene on 30 Jul 2021, 12:12

Hi just bought grass seed how long does it last unused in bag please thanks

Question by: Cheryl rushforth on 26 Aug 2021, 13:05

Hi, our seed is all fresh so will be good for about 12 months, likely 18 in reality but the less time that passes the better!
Store it in a cool, dry place and away from pests and it will be fine.

Answer by: Roisin McCann on 26 Aug 2021, 13:09

I have already planted some seeds in April which have started growing. However, birds have eaten a lot of the seeds so the grass has thinned out at a number of places. Can I put some more seed now in December (South East London) or should I wait a few months till it starts getting a bit warm?

Also I want to scarify my lawn ( a separate section of the existing lawn). When should I scarify and overseed the lawn?

Question by: Abhi on 27 Nov 2020, 20:33

Hi
At this time of year we would advise on waiting until spring to overseed. Ideally temperatures for germination need to be 8-10 degrees Celsius consistently for two weeks, although at this time of year you also have to consider frost and rainfall. Scarifying can be done in spring and autumn, you can incorporate this into your preparation for overseeding in spring.

Answer by: Roisin McCann on 30 Nov 2020, 09:42