'This grass seed repaired my lawn in a couple of weeks'

Daily Mirror

03-06-2025

The winter and a big project had left my lawn in a poor state, so I was in need of some grass seed to help it recover. I decided to give the Pronto Seed Premium Grass Seed a try, and I was delighted with the results
I'm a keen gardener, not quite up to Alan Titchmarsh's standards, but I take pride in keeping my outdoor space looking its best. So, I was devastated when winter left my lawn in a sorry state.
After a project that involved digging up half the garden and shifting topsoil, it was in dire need of repair. The cost of turf was eye-watering, so I opted for grass seed instead.
I was thrilled with the results and how quickly my lawn returned to normal. With so many options available, it was hard to know where to start. I chose the Pronto Seed Premium Grass Seed, a 1.4kg box priced at £14.49 on Amazon.
Described as "fast acting and hardwearing", it sounded perfect for the job. With Amazon Prime's speedy delivery, it arrived the next day, and I got to work sowing it, reports Wales Online.
Having rejuvenated my lawn before, I knew the drill. I used a fork to loosen the compacted soil, mixed the seed with compost, and kept it watered with a hosepipe during a dry spell.
To my delight, after just over a week, the seed started to sprout. Once the seeds began to sprout, progress was rapid. Within days, the impact was noticeable, and after just over two weeks, the grass was nearly back to normal. The product's claimed 7-14 day timeframe held true in my experience, and its promise of "lush, green coverage in no time" was also fulfilled.
However, I did notice a drawback in the shadier areas of my garden. The presence of a large acer tree, while visually stunning, means that certain spots receive limited sunlight.
In these areas, the seed didn't grow as well, and although it did sprout, the grass was noticeably thinner. If your garden has similar shaded areas, it's worth taking this into consideration.
Alternatively, you could opt for shade-tolerant grass seed, such as Gro-Sure Shady Lawn Seed, which is available at Wickes for £9.
This specialized seed is designed to thrive in drier, shadier conditions and features a blue coating that deters birds and nourishes the seed. The packaging also includes a convenient built-in seed applicator.
If you're a pet owner looking for the perfect grass seed, the Pegdev Pet Friendly Grass Seed (£17.20) from B&Q might just be your answer. It's designed to leave "fewer bare patches" and is touted as "low maintenance", with an impressive ability to bounce back from "rapid recovery from pet damage".
Customers have been sharing their experiences with the Pronto seed, with one saying: "I used this Pronto Seed to overseed some patchy areas in my garden, and the results were impressive. Within a week, I noticed new grass sprouting, and by two weeks, the lawn looked much fuller and healthier."
However, not everyone was completely satisfied, as another customer gave it three stars and remarked: "I had high hopes for this grass seed, but the results were just OK. The germination rate was decent, but it took longer than expected for the grass to fill in."
On the flip side, another buyer was over the moon, stating: "I recently purchased Pronto Seed Grass Seed to rejuvenate my lawn, and I am thrilled with the results! After carefully preparing my garden and ensuring the right conditions for growth, I can confidently say that this product has exceeded my expectations in delivering a lush, green lawn."