Your A1 Lawn Starter Lawncare Pack Product Guide

Achieving strong, healthy grass starts well before the seed goes down. Successful lawn establishment relies on three key factors: moisture, correct soil temperature, and good seed-to-soil contact. Careful preparation gives grass seed the best possible chance to germinate, establish strong roots and develop into a dense, healthy lawn.

Before you begin, ensure your existing lawn is cut to around 1 inch, and that temperatures are forecast to remain above 10°C for the next 2–3 weeks.

Control Moss

• Moss commonly appears after autumn and winter and can prevent grass seed from making contact with the soil.
• Treat moss using Sul-Fe (Iron Sulphate) to blacken and weaken it
• Also helps improve lawn colour by greening the grass.

Scarify Your Lawn

• Once moss has been treated, it should be removed. Scarifying is the most effective method, raking out blackened moss and dead organic matter (thatch) to open up the surface for new growth.

Aerate the Lawn

• Aeration improves drainage and airflow to the roots, which is particularly important during wet or unpredictable weather.
• Use a hollow tine aerator or a garden fork
• Focus on compacted areas

Weed Control

• Weeds should be controlled before seeding to reduce competition.
• Use Kurtail Lawn selective herbicide, which targets most common lawn weeds without harming grass
• Apply when weeds are actively growing in warm, moist conditions
• Important: Apply at least 6 weeks before or after seeding.

Apply a Top Dressing

• A thin layer of topsoil helps improve seed-to-soil contact and protects seed from birds while aiding moisture retention.

Sul-Fe – Iron Sulphate

• 1kg (covers up to 1000m²)
• Keeps grass green and blackens moss
• Mix 50g per 1 litre of water to treat 25m²
• Greening may take longer in cold temperatures
• Do not apply to frosty or frozen ground

Energise G Soil Conditioner

• 2kg (covers up to 150m²)
• Designed to improve soil health and structure before seeding.
• Apply at 15g per m² in March
• Humic acids improve water and nutrient uptake
• Carbon supports soil microbes and breaks down excess thatch

A1 Lawn Multi-Purpose Grass Seed

• 3kg (covers up to 60m²) with Amvista Mycorrhizae Biostimulant – 1kg (covers up to 33m²)
• Ideal for filling bare patches and overseeding existing lawns.
• Sow by hand or spreader (mixing with sand helps even coverage)

Application rates

• 35g per m² for overseeding
• 20g per m² for new lawns
• Mix mycorrhizal powder with seed at 30g per m² before sowing

A1 Lawn New Grass Pre-Seed & Pre-Turf Fertiliser

• [6-9-6] – 2.5kg (covers up to 70m²)
• Supports strong germination and early root development.
• Apply at 35g per m²
• Spread evenly using a spreader or by hand
• Avoid over-application, which can damage young seedlings

Do:

• Feed regularly using seasonal fertilisers and biostimulants
• Water to keep the soil consistently moist during establishment
• Mow regularly once established to encourage thick, even growth

Do Not:

• Overwater, which can cause puddling and disease
• Walk on the lawn until the grass is fully established
• Mow too soon – wait a few weeks and use a high cut for the first mow

Suggested Product Schedule

• January – March: Sul-Fe
• March – April: Energise G Soil Conditioner + Kurtail Lawn (optional)
• April – May: New Grass Fertiliser + Grass Seed + Mycorrhizal Biostimulant

• Handheld Spreader - An easy and accurate way to apply grass seed and fertiliser evenly, helping achieve consistent coverage and better results.
• Melcourt Topsoil Blended Loam - A thin layer of topsoil improves seed-to-soil contact and creates the ideal surface for even germination.

With the right preparation and products, establishing a healthy lawn doesn’t have to be complicated. Your A1 Lawn Starter Pack provides everything you need to prepare, seed and support your lawn for long-lasting results. If you have any further questions or would like to discuss the best treatments for your garden, don't hesitate to get in touch with our expert team.