What’s the Best-Looking Grass for Your Lawn?

Marcus Bergin
Jun 28
2 min read

When it comes to creating a beautiful lawn, choosing the right type of grass seed is just as important as feeding and mowing. Different grasses have different looks and levels of durability, so what’s best for your garden?

The two main types of grass for UK lawns

1. Ryegrass-based mixes

Most domestic lawns in Cheltenham use perennial ryegrass mixes. They’re hard-wearing, quick to germinate, and create a lovely, lush green finish. Ryegrass is ideal for those seeking a durable lawn suitable for family use, pets, and everyday gardening activities.

Recommended: A1 Lawn Platinum Rye mix for a strong, vibrant domestic lawn.

2. Fine fescue mixes

If you’re after that ornamental bowling green look, then fine fescues are the way to go. They create a dense, fine-textured lawn with a soft appearance. However, these lawns require regular feeding, scarifying, and careful mowing to stay healthy.

Which grass looks the best?

It depends on how you use your lawn:

For everyday gardens, a ryegrass mix provides a bright green, neat appearance that withstands foot traffic and maintains its appearance with standard care.
For ornamental lawns, fine fescue mixes look beautiful and feel velvety underfoot, but they’re best suited for areas with minimal to no heavy use.

Can you mix the two?

Many premium seed mixes combine ryegrass and fine fescues to strike a balance between durability and appearance. This creates a lawn that’s hard-wearing yet has a finer texture.

Choosing the right seed for your lawn

When choosing grass seed, consider:

How often is the lawn used
Whether you have pets or children playing on it
How much time do you want to spend mowing and feeding

Need help choosing grass seed or overseeding your lawn?

I can advise on the best seed mix for your garden and carry out professional overseeding and feeding treatments to keep your lawn looking its very best.