Searles Sun or Shade Lawn Seed 750g – Hard-Wearing Blend for Sunny & Semi-Shaded Lawns

A Hard-Wearing Lawn Blend That Handles Both Sun and Shade

Searles Sun or Shade Lawn Seed is a premium blend made for real backyards, where most lawns get a mix of full sun and shaded patches through the day. It is fast-establishing, hard-wearing and low-maintenance, so it suits homeowners who want a good-looking lawn without a lot of fuss. This 750g box sows up to 25 square metres.

What Is in the Blend

The reason it copes with such a range of conditions is the mix of grasses in the blend, each pulling its weight in different spots:

• Annual ryegrass and turf ryegrass for fast establishment and a fine finish
• Hulled and unhulled couch for a tough, warm-season base that handles sun and traffic
• Creeping red fescue and turf-type fescue for shade tolerance and a deep green colour

Together this combination gives a lawn that holds a rich green colour and stands up to a high level of foot traffic, which is exactly what a family lawn needs.

Best Time to Sow

For the strongest strike, sow in autumn or spring when the soil temperature sits between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius. Those milder conditions give the seed the warmth and moisture it needs to germinate evenly and establish quickly.

How to Sow and Care for It

Prepare the area first by clearing weeds and debris and raking the soil to a fine, level surface. Spread the seed evenly at the rate of 750g per 25 square metres, then lightly rake it in so it makes good contact with the soil. Water the area well and keep it consistently moist until the grass germinates, which usually takes around 7 to 14 days. Once it is up, water regularly through the first few weeks, and feed with a lawn fertiliser every 6 to 8 weeks to keep it looking its best.

Key Features & Benefits

• Premium blend for sunny and semi-shaded lawns
• Fast-establishing, hard-wearing and low-maintenance
• Multi-grass mix for a deep green colour and good traffic tolerance
• Includes shade-tolerant fescues plus tough couch and quick ryegrass
• Best sown in autumn or spring at soil temperatures of 10 to 25 degrees
• Germinates in around 7 to 14 days
• One 750g box sows up to 25 square metres

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this lawn seed suitable for shaded areas?
Yes. It is a sun or shade blend that includes shade-tolerant fescues alongside sun-loving couch and ryegrass, so it suits lawns that get a mix of sun and semi-shade.

What area does a 750g box cover?
One 750g box sows up to approximately 25 square metres at the recommended rate.

When is the best time to sow it?
Autumn or spring, when the soil temperature is between 10 and 25 degrees Celsius. These milder conditions give the most even germination.

How long does it take to germinate?
Usually around 7 to 14 days, provided the area is kept consistently moist while the seed establishes.

How do I keep the lawn looking good after it grows?
Water regularly through the first few weeks, then feed with a lawn fertiliser every 6 to 8 weeks and mow as needed to keep it thick and green.

Where can I buy Searles Sun or Shade Lawn Seed 750g in Australia?
It is available online from BPG Supplies in a 750g box, with shipping across Australia and local pickup in Bonnyrigg, NSW.