A premium cool-season mix designed for lawns that receive both sun and shade. Combines the quick establishment of ryegrass with the lush density and longevity of Kentucky Bluegrass for a year-round green, resilient surface.
Features Benefits
For Shaded Lawn Areas
Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass:
Quick to establish, fine-leafed, and provides rapid green cover even in cooler, low-light conditions.
Turf Type Tall Fescue:
Deep-rooted and drought-tolerant with broad leaves, offering excellent shade tolerance and year-round colour.
Ideal For
Management: Low to moderate maintenance shaded lawns.
Watering: Moderate; retains colour well with consistent moisture.
Region: Southern and temperate regions with partial shade or cooler summers.
Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-drained loams with good moisture retention.
Aspect: Filtered or dappled sunlight (3–5 hours daily).
Varities Used
SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND TASMANIA
Please note seed may be coated for protection and to enhance germination. Batches may vary.
- Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
- Turf Type Tall Fescue
Sowing Instructions
Rate: 3–5 kg per 100 m².
Depth: Sow no deeper than 10 mm.
Preparation: Loosen topsoil, remove debris, and level area before sowing.
Watering: Keep soil moist through germination (7–14 days).
Management & Mowing Instructions
Mow first at 6–8 cm height.
Maintain 30–50 mm for best appearance in shaded zones.
Apply shade-friendly lawn fertiliser in spring and autumn.
Avoid scalping; leave extra height for light capture.
What makes Under Cover suitable for shaded lawns?
It combines quick-germinating perennial ryegrass and hardy tall fescue, ensuring dense growth, deep roots, and excellent shade tolerance under trees or fences.
How much sunlight does Under Cover need daily?
This blend thrives in filtered or dappled sunlight, ideally receiving 3–5 hours of light per day for consistent, healthy lawn growth.
When is the best time to sow Under Cover?
Sow during cooler months in southern and temperate regions when soil moisture is reliable. Keep soil moist until full germination in 7–14 days.
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A premium cool-season mix designed for lawns that receive both sun and shade. Combines the quick establishment of ryegrass with the lush density and longevity of Kentucky Bluegrass for a year-round green, resilient surface.
Features Benefits
For Shaded Lawn Areas
Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass:
Quick to establish, fine-leafed, and provides rapid green cover even in cooler, low-light conditions.
Turf Type Tall Fescue:
Deep-rooted and drought-tolerant with broad leaves, offering excellent shade tolerance and year-round colour.
Ideal For
Management: Low to moderate maintenance shaded lawns.
Watering: Moderate; retains colour well with consistent moisture.
Region: Southern and temperate regions with partial shade or cooler summers.
Soil Type: Prefers fertile, well-drained loams with good moisture retention.
Aspect: Filtered or dappled sunlight (3–5 hours daily).
Varities Used
SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS APPLY FOR WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND TASMANIA
Please note seed may be coated for protection and to enhance germination. Batches may vary.
- Turf Type Perennial Ryegrass
- Turf Type Tall Fescue
Sowing Instructions
Rate: 3–5 kg per 100 m².
Depth: Sow no deeper than 10 mm.
Preparation: Loosen topsoil, remove debris, and level area before sowing.
Watering: Keep soil moist through germination (7–14 days).
Management & Mowing Instructions
Mow first at 6–8 cm height.
Maintain 30–50 mm for best appearance in shaded zones.
Apply shade-friendly lawn fertiliser in spring and autumn.
Avoid scalping; leave extra height for light capture.
What makes Under Cover suitable for shaded lawns?
It combines quick-germinating perennial ryegrass and hardy tall fescue, ensuring dense growth, deep roots, and excellent shade tolerance under trees or fences.
How much sunlight does Under Cover need daily?
This blend thrives in filtered or dappled sunlight, ideally receiving 3–5 hours of light per day for consistent, healthy lawn growth.
When is the best time to sow Under Cover?
Sow during cooler months in southern and temperate regions when soil moisture is reliable. Keep soil moist until full germination in 7–14 days.
