A3: For best results and even greening we advise using one of our lawn spreaders, application can be done by hand but this does require measuring out each square metre and ensuring 35g is applied evenly over the area. A3: In ideal conditions germination starts in 4 days with a small root appearing soon followed by the grass blade. If the soil is cooler germination will take longer, maybe up to 28 days. Also, in autumn the soil will still be warm and there will be moisture which are perfect conditions for any new grass seed to grow well. If you have a large lawn it’s best to work from a wheelbarrow starting at 1 end using a shovel to evenly distribute the dressing.

The lawn dressing should be spread evenly so that depressions are filled and no new humps are created. Improving established lawns Enriched lawn soil for creating new lawns, aerating and improving drainage, repairing bumps and hollowsweeks after application, rake out dead moss. You can then re-seed the area with grass seed. How to use Application by hand

Sometimes my grass looks a little dull, and I just want to “green it up”, but that doesn’t mean I want to mow it three times a week. I have since found other products that improve the colour without making it grow like crazy. Products like iron sulphate work really well at turning brown or dull grass into a lush, green carpet. Our lawn care and plant fertilisers promote growth in your garden. From lawn treatment and manure to plant food and fertiliser, we have everything you need to keep your lawn and flowers thriving year-round. Improve your soil quality with garden manure, ideal for feeding established plants and helping them flourish.

Create a criss-cross pattern, by sowing half the seed from left to right and the rest from top to bottom. A4: When using this with the Miracle-Gro Feeder, one bag of 500g of feed will treat approximately 100 square metres, given good water pressure. Miracle-Gro EverGreen Lawn Dressing can also be used as a top dressing in spring or autumn, especially after spiking or aeration, to further improve aeration and drainage and and reduce soil compaction. Miracle-Gro EverGreen Lawn Dressing can be used to fill in any hollows. If you've had children and pets playing on the lawn during the summer, or perhaps it is just an area that has been neglected and become uneven, you should consider flattening it down to ensure you don't have any flooding or dry spots when the winter rains set in. You should use a different lawn fertiliser in autumn that you would use when you are preparing your garden in spring. We recommend using either Miracle-Gro EverGreen Autumn Lawn Care or Miracle-Gro EverGreen Premium Plus Autumn & Spring Lawn Food. These products are best applied using a lawn spreader to ensure even application over your lawn - this will help prevent any scorching or damage.