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Annual Meadow Grass

Winter grass

A Guide to This Resilient Grass Type Annual Meadow Grass (Poa annua) is one of the most common and adaptable grass species in the UK. Here at lawn-seeds.com we recognisable it by its bright green colour and small, delicate seed heads, this grass type can thrive in a variety of conditions, making it both a useful and sometimes challenging species for lawn enthusiasts and groundskeepers. Below is everything you need to know about Annual Meadow Grass, from its growth habits to maintenance requirements. Appearance Annual Meadow Grass typically features bright to light green leaves with a fine texture. It has…

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Slender Fescue

Slender Fescue a hardy grass for most situations

A Hardy Fine Textured Grass Slender Fescue (Festuca rubra litoralis) is a fine leaved grass that’s well-loved across the UK for its hardiness, drought tolerance, and ability to thrive in various soil conditions. Known for its fine texture and rich green colour, this grass type is often used in ornamental lawns, golf courses, and areas where minimal maintenance is preferred. Below is everything you need to know about Slender Fescue, from its growth habits to maintenance requirements. Here at Lawn Seeds we understand that every grass has its own specific best use case. If you were to translate the Latin…

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Kentucky Bluegrass

Kentucky Bluegrass for UK garden lawns

Poa Pratensis – Meadow Fodder Here at Lawn-Seeds we know that Kentucky Bluegrass might not sound like the most British of grasses, but it is indeed and has been used here in the UK for hundreds of years. Kentucky Bluegrass, also known as “Poa pratensis”, translated that means” Meadow Fodder”, a description that covers all bases really. It is a popular grass variety in the UK due to its lush green appearance, durability, and versatility across a range of settings. It seems likely to have originated in Spain, and taken over to the New World This cool season grass is…

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