Green, green grass……blue, blue sky was the summer anthem of 2022 but this couldn’t have been any further from the truth as our garden lawns parched and the country experienced the hottest summer on record with the mercury hitting an unprecedented high of 40c.
With household lawns left in desperate need of rejuvenation and recovery, the UK’s oldest lawn seed brand, Johnsons Lawn Seed, is urging garden proud owners to stock up on seed to transform and revitalise their tired turf into lush lawns in time for summer. The UK’s weather is nothing but temperamental and although it has been a wet period for most, there are still water shortages and hosepipe bans will not be lifted until areas of the country receive drought-breaking rainfall. So prepare your garden now for another warm summer (hopefully!)
Johnsons Lawn Seed mixtures use varieties that develop 38% more roots than standard perennial ryegrasses, germinating fast, even early in the season. Deeper grassroots that require less water have a better environmental footprint than lawns that require constant watering, helping consumers make further steps towards a greener and more sustainable world.
Johnsons pride themselves on using drought-tolerant grass species to help homeowners make the most of dry conditions without sacrificing the beauty of their lawns.
The Johnsons Lawn Seed 2023 portfolio
Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance
Tuffgrass with Dog Patch Resistance is a unique new product that has been exclusively introduced by Johnsons Lawn Seed that contains naturally tolerant grass species that won’t turn yellow from the nitrogen and acid in dog urine.
As a bonus, lawns sown from Tuffgrass will withstand long summer days of work and play from family life, standing up well to low temperatures and snow, with excellent drought resistance too.
The special properties of 4turf® technology in Tuffgrass (turf tetraploid perennial ryegrass) enable the grass seed to root deep and fast, making it far more likely to survive dry conditions whilst retaining its good condition. 4turf® is also developed to resist any
subsequent summer droughts and hot temperatures, allowing it to stay green with a healthy appearance, whatever the weather. The lawn will also require less maintenance and irrigation during long hot and dry periods when there is very little rain.
Available in 210gm, 425gm, 1.275kg, and 4.25kg cartons.
Quick Lawn with Accelerator®
Homeowners can help their lawns survive the predicted baking hot weather with Quick Lawn with Accelerator ®treated seed which is the ideal solution to sow or repair lawns. The innovative specially coated seeds germinate quickly and require just a third of the amount of water that’s usually needed for lawn establishment, with 38% more grass within the first seven days, compared to a non-coated seed.
The drought-tolerant fine-leaved dwarf perennial ryegrass and an element of fescue, are the key ingredients in Quick Lawn and will give your lawn an improved appearance after and during hot temperatures. The seed mixture will also reduce the need for extra fertiliser and minimise the use of hosepipes or other watering systems. The Accelerator® attracts beneficial bacteria in the soil to the grassroots to further the establishment, making it a winner all round.
Available in 210gm, 425gm, 1.275kg, and 4.25kg cartons, also in 10kg or 20kg bags
Lawn Thickener Lawn Seed with Seedbooster®
Lawn Thickener Lawn Seed with Seedbooster® is perfect for breathing new life into your long-suffering lawn fast with just one application. Containing fine-leaved dwarf perennial ryegrass species, Lawn Thickener will energise tired gardens, quickly resulting in drought-tolerant and wear-resistant grass.
What’s unique about this formula is the two-in-one coating with each seed wrapped in a cocoon of fast and slow-release fertiliser. This clever lawn technology leads to faster seed germination and establishment, while Seedbooster®-treated seed provides up to 30% more grass for a denser lawn. Seedbooster® feeds the seed, making it environmentally friendly as no extra fertiliser is wasted.
Often, the bane of sowing a new lawn is garden birds pecking at your seed and eating it as food. Never fear as Lawn Thickener Seedbooster® coatings deter our feathered friends and act as a harmless deterrent, ensuring that seeds are left alone to germinate.
Available in 425gm and 1.275kg cartons
Super Smart Lawn Feed
Johnsons’ Super Smart Lawn Feed is the only feed that gardeners will need to revive tired-looking turf that has suffered from last year’s weather record highs and lows.
Super Smart is a 100% organic lawn feed that contains three naturally occurring ingredients: Azospirillum bacteria to feed your lawn, seaweed micronutrients to make the grass grow green, and mycorrhizae to increase root development. The Azospirillum bacteria also excrete plant hormones, cytokinin, and vitamins for a vital nutrient and work in harmony with soluble mycorrhizae which can boost the surface area of the grassroots by up to 150 times. The seaweed extract also will help your drought-ridden lawn by reviving existing blades and resulting in dense, green, and even growth.
A 1kg carton of Johnsons Super Smart Lawn Feed has an RRP of £12.99.
Whatever the weather, Johnsons Lawn Seed’s pioneering formulas will work wonders by greening-up grass and strengthening root systems, helping lawns to cope with the predicted drought and warm conditions, and wear and tear that lie ahead during high summer.
Find out more
Whether you want fast-growing grass seed, a luxury lawn, a hard-wearing lawn for children and pets, or a lawn that will grow in the shade, Johnsons Lawn Seed can help grow the lawn that suits your needs. To see the different range of seed mixes, please visit the website at:
http://www.johnsonslawnseed.com/product-range.aspx
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For more information, interviews, or images please contact:
Kimberley Hornby Tel: 07851610573 Email: kimberley@hornbywhitefootpr.co.uk
Cassie King Tel: 07875337290 Email: cassie@hornbywhitefootpr.co.uk
Notes for editors:
Established in 1820, Johnsons Lawn Seed is the oldest lawn seed brand in the UK with a long and prestigious record of product innovation and grass breeding. DLF – Johnsons Lawn Seed’s parent company – dedicates a huge part of its business to research and development. All products have been developed as part of a 15-year breeding and R&D programme. As a result, gardeners can rest assured that every single seed that fills its boxes has been carefully researched, evolved, and selected to create the perfect lawn.