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Yellow Rattle. Increase Species Diversity
Yellow rattle is an attractive, semi‐parasitic, grassland annual. In the past this plant was a serious pest for farmers as it weakens grasses and…
Advice & growing guides
Practical, UK-specific advice on seed, lawns, wildflowers, fertiliser and groundcare — from a family-run supplier since 2004.
UK sowing & feeding calendar
A quick season-by-season guide for grass seed, wildflowers and feed in British conditions. Timings shift with the weather and your region — get in touch if you want a site-specific plan.
Spring
Mar – May
- Sow new lawns and overseed thin or worn turf once soil reaches ~8–10°C
- Apply a spring/summer feed to drive density and colour
- Spring-sow wildflower mixes (autumn is ideal, but spring works with moisture)
- Prepare seedbeds: cultivate, rake to a fine tilth and firm before sowing
Summer
Jun – Aug
Now
- Keep new sowings moist — water lightly and often in dry spells
- Spot-treat weeds and feed established lawns to hold colour
- Cut wildflower meadows after the first flush has set seed
- Plan and order seed for the prime late-summer sowing window
Autumn
Sep – Nov
- Best window of the year to sow lawns and overseed — warm soil, reliable rain
- Sow native wildflower mixes for strong spring establishment
- Switch to a low-nitrogen autumn/winter feed to toughen the sward
- Scarify, aerate and topdress before growth slows
Winter
Dec – Feb
- Hold off sowing — cold, wet soils give poor, patchy germination
- Test soil and plan nutrition and seed mixes for the season ahead
- Service spreaders and sprayers ready for spring
- Keep off frosted or waterlogged turf to avoid damage
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