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Unveiled yesterday during the first day of Glee 2025 (16th–18th September, NEC Birmingham), Johnsons Lawn Seed’s latest innovation, Meadow in a Tray, has already generated a superb response from visitors. This first-of-its-kind product offers retailers and consumers a ready-to-plant wildflower solution that combines ease of use with instant impact, making it one of the most talked-about launches of the show so far. Each tray contains 104 wildflower plug plants across eight carefully chosen UK native species, including Bird’s-foot Trefoil, Black Knapweed, Black Medick, Cowslip, Lady’s Bedstraw, Oxeye Daisy, Red Campion and Selfheal. Designed to establish quickly and flourish with minimal effort, Meadow in a Tray allows gardeners to transform borders, edges and meadows into vibrant, pollinator-friendly habitats without the need to sow seed. Building on its decades-long expertise in wildflower production, Johnsons Lawn Seed has already delivered proven success with much-loved wildflower products such as Nature’s Lawn, Celebration Tins and Country Meadow. Meadow in a Tray represents a bold new step, meeting growing consumer demand for simple and effective ways to boost biodiversity.

Ace Lawn, a unique lawn seed mixture boosted with Microclover® to deliver a greener, low-maintenance, and biodiversity-rich lawn all year round. Designed for the modern gardener, Ace Lawn combines Tetraploid Perennial Ryegrass, Red Fescue and Microclover® to create a resilient, multipurpose lawn that is practical for everyday use while also working in harmony with nature. Unlike traditional clover, Microclover® has uniquely small leaves that integrate seamlessly with grass, producing a consistent green finish and a beautifully balanced lawn. The inclusion of Microclover® means Ace Lawn is naturally self-sufficient and requires no fertiliser, making it both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. Its natural equilibrium ensures the lawn remains healthy throughout the seasons, with less input needed from gardeners. It is also drought-tolerant, shade-tolerant, and robust enough to withstand family use and high traffic areas – offering an easy-care solution for busy households. Importantly, Ace Lawn also plays a role in supporting biodiversity. By reducing mowing frequency and allowing clover to flower, gardeners can provide valuable forage for pollinators such as bees and butterflies – turning lawns into havens for wildlife.

(DLF Seeds) Johnsons Lawn Seed, is exhibiting at Glee in Hall 9 Stand H50-G51 Established in 1820, Johnsons is the UK’s oldest lawn seed brand with a long and prestigious record of innovation, research and development. DLF Seeds Ltd, the world’s largest grass breeder, is Johnsons parent company and it employs grass breeders and technologists around the globe to develop new grass varieties. The varieties and mixtures in the Johnsons range are tested and evaluated in the UK to ensure their suitability for the UK climate to create the perfect lawn for domestic and professional users.

By combining traditional lawn grasses with a carefully selected blend of low-growing native wildflowers, Nature's Lawn attracts pollinators like butterflies and bees while maintaining a beautiful blooming and easily manageable lawn. This makes it an ideal choice for nature lovers who want to enhance their garden's biodiversity without the hassle of too much maintenance. Nature’s Lawn contains native wildflowers such as Birdsfoot Trefoil, Black Medick, Black Knapweed, and Lady’s Bedstraw which add colour and texture to the lawn, creating a buzz for beneficial insects throughout the year. One of the standout features of Nature's Lawn is the freedom to choose the desired cutting height, ranging from 50mm to 150mm. By raising the mowing height and reducing the mowing frequency, homeowners can create ideal conditions for the native wildflowers to thrive supporting both biodiversity and the environment. The wildflowers will self-seed over time, gradually increasing their presence and enhancing the overall natural beauty of the lawn, keeping pollinators coming back again and again. The inclusion of slow-growing grasses like Strong Creeping Red Fescue, Chewings Fescue, and Hard Fescue ensures a durable and resilient lawn that can withstand regular use.

As summer winds down and the busy season of barbecues, school holidays, socialising and family gatherings end, your lawn might be showing signs of wear and tear, especially after the UK’s wet and temperamental summer. If you have noticed thinning grass, compacted soil, or uneven patches, now is the time to act. Autumn is the perfect time to rejuvenate your lawn, preparing it for winter dormancy so it can return lush and vibrant in the spring. The UK’s oldest and most trusted lawn seed brand, Johnsons Lawn Seed, is here to guide you through every step of the process. Why is Autumn Lawn Care Important? Summer’s heavy foot traffic and activities can leave your lawn in less-than-perfect shape. Soil compaction, bare spots, and poor nutrition are common problems after a season of fun in the sun. The wet spring was also a double-edged sword for our lawns. While the increased moisture can promote growth, it can also lead to problems like waterlogging, fungal diseases, and moss. Autumn is a crucial time to restore your lawn’s health. By addressing issues now, you will strengthen your grass, giving it the resilience needed to endure the winter and bounce back come spring. Neglecting autumn lawn care could lead to a patchy, unhealthy lawn next year—something no gardener wants.