There are many reasons why it is better to grow a lawn from seed.

The most obvious reason is the cost. A box of lawn seed costs a fraction of the amount that a similar area of turf would cost.

But more importantly by choosing the right seed to suit your needs you can ensure that your lawn can thrive under the conditions in your garden.  Specific mixes have been formulated for shady lawns, premium lawns and lawns which are prone to drought as well as hard wearing multi-purpose lawn seed for high traffic areas such as the family lawn.

When you make the right choice and follow the sowing and growing instructions, you will create a weed free lawn in a matter of weeks. However it will be a few months before it can be used for football, or will withstand general wear and tear.