10 Best Grass Seeds UK 2022 | Miracle-Gro, The Grass People and More

This product is our number one since it has so many enthusiastic reviews across eCommerce sites. It can be used on all kinds of soil, from clay-rich to sandy and in any conditions, wet, frosty or warm. It can also withstand regular use so it suits large families with pets too.

This grass seed mix contains a blend of quick-germinating annual and perennial seeds and it couldn't be simpler to use. Shake seeds over the area, rake them carefully and water to help seeds take root. The wide range of seed types in this pack means it takes well to almost any soil! Reviewers with both clay-dense and sandy soil say they have seen excellent results.

For a very large garden where you're hoping to achieve verdant perfection, we think your top pick should be A1 Lawn's Ornamental Lawn grass seed which contains a blend of chewings fescue (slim blades) and browntop bent (wider blades) producing a hardy grass-coverage commonly used on golfing greens. 

This grass uses certified high-purity seeds which form deep roots with excellent disease resistance. It survives well under regular mowing and is recommended for use on bowling greens - just to give you an idea of the standard! A 5-kilogram bag should provide for a lovely big garden - up to 100 square metres. Prepare to wait a minimum of 12 days, but expect stunning results.

To add a touch of drama to any garden bed, you can't get much better than Mr Fothergill's selection of ornamental grass seeds. This collection contains six types of grass: Cloud Grass, Golden Dog's Tail, Bronze New Zealand Hair Sedge, Silky Spike Melic, Blue Fescue and Foxtail Millet. 

Each grass variety provides gorgeous textured fronds: some green, some golden and others a 'bronze' shade of orange-ish red. These perennial grasses are suited to shade or partially shady areas and provide wonderful movement. They could be sown together as a feature or spread out in beds. As they are low-maintenance and beautiful, we think they provide great value overall.

This grass is ideal for lawns that are expected to undergo a lot of wear and tear, whether that is from family gatherings, sports and games, pet toilet-training or general trampling. You can cover some thirty-five square metres of your garden using this 1kg pack, in around 2 to 4 weeks.

This premium quality grass seed is durable and the grasses have been carefully selected for their deep roots, meaning it's one of our best recommendations for problem soil; especially those with high sand content. It is also disease resistant, so it'll stay healthy and green for seasons to come. 

Perhaps you're in a hurry to grow a thick, luscious lawn? Miracle-Gro is a great go-to for impatient gardeners. This multi-purpose lawn seed can be used to repair thinning patches in existing lawns or to create a brand new, child- and pet-proof one in as little as 5 days. 

Even if conditions are not optimal, this thick, vibrant grass should be looking good within a maximum of 14 days. For a fiver (or thereabouts) you can cover seven square metres of garden, no matter whether you have clay-heavy or sandy soil, lots of shade or frosty conditions.

While this seed packet won't provide you with an immaculate lawn, it will provide a gorgeous statement for the garden. These tall pampas grass leaves not only add texture and potential privacy to a garden, but the unique pink colour also makes a bold talking point sitting wonderfully amongst flowers and other grasses.

The whole packet should produce grass that takes up around 2 square metres of garden space. The seeds are able to thrive in any type of UK conditions, just make sure the soil is well-drained on the day you sow them. They also take a little longer to appear than a regular lawn: somewhere between 21 days and 6 weeks for noticeable growth.

Graminex have some excellent options for flawless ornamental lawns, and this one is not only blended to make grass thick and elegant (perfect for moving into stripes) but can also thrive in minimal sunlight. If you have a beautiful hedge-lined pathway or several tall trees, this is your pick. It's not a popular all-rounder and it's best for less-used areas, so it won't suit every lawn. 

The majority of the seed content is resilient chewings fescue (referred to on the packaging by its Latin name comutata) and a mix of several other grass types provides a flawless overall appearance and  a fresh, vivid green grass despite reduced sunlight. Water regularly for top results. 

We really rate this all-rounder grass seed blend, since it works just as effectively in shady gardens as it does in sunny ones. Perfect for a hardwearing lawn that gets plenty of use, this 1kg pack aims to provide 50 m² of grass and could begin appearing in as few as 7 days. We have kept this product at the lower end of our ranking as it has fewer reviews than other products on our list!

Another top perk of this grass seed is that each seed is coated in Growmax, a formula guaranteed to speed up growth. Tests show that in the first week you'll see 38% more grass growth than with other standard seed blends, thanks to root stimulation. The package is resealable for repeated use.

The Grass People have a huge range of excellent grass seed mixes, designed for every purpose; from heavy clay soil to sandy gardens, fancy ornamental lawns to busy gardens populated by children and pets. This link is for their Superstar blend, aimed at families with busy gardens.

Highly passionate about what they do, The Grass People have carefully tailored each blend to have the best results for your particular garden and needs. This product has tons of rave reviews online, claiming it produces low-maintenance grass in minimal time. There are just two bag sizes available, 10kg or 20kg , so this option won't suit those with less than 200 square meters to cover.

This grass is specifically designed for the UK (cool temperaturess and infrequent sunlight) meaning it is hard-wearing and super-resilient. Produced by the same company who have provided grass for football stadiums in the 2018 World Cup, it's guaranteed to be tough. A possible downside to this grass is that it doesn't include as many grass types as others in our top ten.

With two lawn-size options available (50 and 250m²) this product has an 80:20 ratio of perennial ryegrass to red fescue. We like the fact the seed comes in a resealable pouch to keep moisture out. You should see results after between 7 and 14 days. Multiple reviewers say they have re-bought this product and it has received more than 1,000 five-star ratings.