A fine, dense, shade-tolerant seed mix designed to thrive where sunlight is limited.
Specially formulated to create a healthy, attractive lawn in areas where sunlight is scarce. While many traditional lawn mixes struggle under trees, beside fences, or along shaded walls, Shady Place uses carefully selected fescues and browntop bent (species that naturally adapted to low-light conditions) to deliver consistent, reliable growth where it’s needed most.
Shady Place performs well in both dry shade (under trees or near larger shrubs) and damp shade (north-facing walls, enclosed courtyards), making it a highly versatile option for gardens challenged by limited light. For very shaded areas, mowing at a slightly higher height supports stronger leaf growth, helping the grass make the most of available light.
Available in 210g, 425g, 1.275kg, 4.25kg & 10kg
| Grass Species | Mixture Percentage |
|---|---|
| Hard Fescue | 5% |
| Strong Creeping Red Fescue | 40% |
| Slender Creeping Red Fescue | 50% |
| Browntop Bent | 5% |
All grass varieties used in Johnsons mixtures are premium amenity quality, chosen for their proven performance in UK lawns. While specific cultivars (individual named strains within a species) may occasionally vary depending on seed availability from season to season, we will only substitute cultivars with others that offer the same high level of performance.
SeedBooster® is an innovative two in one seed coating developed for the professional turf market.
An innovative two in one seed coating developed for the professional turf market. Each seed is wrapped in its own parcel of fast and slow release fertiliser, the seed germinates sooner and establishes faster resulting in up to 30% more grass and a denser law than by sowing seed and fertiliser separately. This makes it particularly effective when used on slower to establish finer grasses, such as those in Shady Place and Luxury Lawn and for improving existing lawns with Johnsons Lawn Thickener. An added benefit is that the coating also acts as a harmless deterrent to birds.
Suitable for both new and existing lawns, including shaded areas.
Apply between March & October, when soil is warm above 10°C and grass is actively growing. For best results, apply straight after mowing and remove clippings to ensure excellent seed-to-soil contact.
Use a rate of 35g per m2 fo a new lawn and 20g per m2 for overseeding an existing lawn.
Handy guide: one average handful is approx 32g
How to overseed an existing lawn
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