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We have mixes from LIDL, a hardware store, and Thomas Philips. All mixed together. It’s enough for the average person. My wife ordered a mix for a small area from some lawn company. It’s softer and looks better but is also more delicate (it browns faster). If you want a truly English-style lawn, it’s better to have it done entirely by a professional with a growth guarantee, etc.

Gerddieter schrieb:

Hello,
Does anyone have a recommendation for a lawn seed mix for a new installation?
Are there good professional suppliers, or are the usual hardware store brands okay?
Thanks, GD

When I planted my entire lawn, I used the sports and play lawn seed mix from Wolf Garten. I’m very satisfied and would gladly spend a few extra dollars for it every time.

No matter which type you choose, whether from Aldi, Lidl, or the most expensive one from the hardware store, the most important thing for all grass varieties is fertilizing and mowing.

Fertilize at least two to three times a year with a slow-release fertilizer and mow regularly to encourage root growth.

tomtom79 schrieb:

Use a long-lasting fertilizer and trim regularly to encourage root growth.

Maintain this over 8 generations, and you'll have the perfect English lawn. Don’t forget to water it.

wiltshire schrieb:

Carry it through for 8 generations and you'll have the perfect English lawn. Don't forget to water.

Apart from the fact that an English lawn is hardly useful for most people here, it doesn’t take long to get the lawn either in the right condition or in a less desirable state. With our lawn, I can clearly notice when I put in a little effort, and as tomtom says, it basically comes down to regular fertilizing and mowing. In summer, watering is sometimes needed as well. I always reliably apply the first fertilizer in spring. However, I’ve had years when I didn’t mow for several weeks in early summer, and the grass grew very tall. Then everything becomes unruly, and the lawn doesn’t stay healthy for the rest of the year. On the other hand, I clearly see that the lawn manages weeds much better and stays strong when I mow every 1 to 2 weeks between April and May.

I’m just sharing my confusion about lawns again. They’re quite maintenance-intensive green deserts without any real value for nature. There are much better alternatives that require less work. Of course, those don’t look as neat and tidy.
This is, of course, just my personal opinion.