Savvy gardeners hit Amazon for grass seed that'll get your lawn ‘lush and green' – even in the middle of a heatwave
THERE'S nothing more unsightly than enjoying time in the garden on a glorious day, only to be faced with ugly brown patches on your grass.
But luckily,
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Could your garden do with some TLC? Then it's best to hit Amazon where shoppers have found just the right solution
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This seed mix is also shade-tolerant and performs well even in low-nutrient conditions
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Those whose lawns could do with some TLC this season should hit
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Easy to use and going for a wallet-friendly price, it is praised amongst shoppers for "delivering swift results" with some users claiming visible regrowth in as little as just seven days.
Eager beavers can grab a box with next day delivery for
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The rapid-growth grass seed is perfect for quick lawn repairs or new turf.
The premium blend grows into a dense, hard-wearing lawn that stands up to foot traffic, pets and unpredictable weather.
Specially formulated for avid British gardeners, this seed can be sown from March all the way through to the month of October.
This seed mix is also shade-tolerant and performs well even in low-nutrient conditions.
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According to the description online, the 1.4kg pack of Pronto seeds can cover up to 84m² when used for overseeding or 42m² when creating a new lawn from prepared
Suitable for use in various weather conditions, the affordable seed is can function in both shaded and sunlit locations.
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Designed for rapid germination, the bargain find claims to be able to provide coverage in just two weeks - ideal if you're hosting a BBQ party in July.
Cash-savvy Amazon customers who have already purchased the Pronto Super Speedy Lawn Seed have given it an impressive 4.2 out of 5-star rating across 21,000 reviews.
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One shopper said: "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."
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A second added: "Speedy is an undertstatement! Wow! Planted the Tuesday evening during the heatwave as I knew we would be getting some thundershowers in the next few days.
''Cannot believe the growth in one week! I have just filled in the patches, due to me spreading by hand, and can't wait to see the end result."
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Another buyer shared their experience: "It really did start growing in under 14 days.
''I was sceptical, and nothing really happened before day 10, but it's now day 13 and there's a lot of grass coming up."
Some buyers were not so impressed. One left a measly three-star review that said: "The results were just okay, nothing special, and I didn't notice that it grew faster than the normal grass seeds."
Overall, gardeners appeared to be impressed by the product. #
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Another shopper said: "Excellent product. Layed seed down covered with topsoil and watered. Results are amazing. Perfect for overseeding and patch repair."
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