seeding lawn in october
If you're considering seeding lawn in October, you're making a smart move for a lush and enduring lawn. October in New Zealand brings milder temperatures and steady rainfall—ideal conditions for grass seed germination and healthy root establishment. Whether you’re starting a new lawn or revitalising patchy areas, following a few best practices for autumn seeding can help you achieve a thick, green sward ready to impress by summer.
Libertia formosa (Chilean Iris)
Libertia formosa (Chilean Iris) is an elegant evergreen perennial admired for its slender foliage and delicate white to soft cream flowers. This hardy plant performs reliably in New Zealand gardens and adds texture, movement, and subtle colour to borders and naturalistic plantings. It thrives in a variety of conditions and produces attractive orange seed pods after flowering. Libertia formosa (Chilean Iris) is ideal for gardeners seeking a low maintenance, graceful plant with year round appeal.
From $15.86
Amenity Ryegrass Seed (Lawn Seed)
Rye Grass Seed lawns are quick to establish and features dark green leaves year-round. Our Amenity Rye Grass is a popular turf variety that is typically used where a hard-wearing lawn that establishes quickly is required such as sports grounds or high foot traffic areas. The grass seed should be spread at 50 grams per square metre when a the soil has been worked to a good tilth. Use 75 grams per square metre if you are over-sowing existing grass. Rye Grass seed lawns can be grown in all regions of NZ and is a popular and hardy option compared to other lawn seed options.
From $10.35
