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1 germinal.com Leisure Lawn Grass seed, wild flowers and fertilisers Germinal GB Limited Camp Road, Witham St. Hughs, Lincoln, LN6 9QJ T: +44 (0) Germinal GB Limited Portview Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 9JH T: +44 (0)

2 Contents Leisure Lawn Introduction 01 Contents Introduction Popular Hardwearing 04 Emerald Multiscape 05 Low Maintenance Fineturf 06 Shaded Areas 07 Allsport Ryeblend 08 Cricket Wicket 09 Prestige Golf & Bowling Greens 10 Golf Renovator 11 Golf All Fescue 12 Department of Transport Road Verge 13 Horse & Pony Paddock Horse Arena 16 Wildflower Conservation Mix 18 WF1 Flowering Meadow 19 WFG2 Flowering Meadow 20 WFG6 Heavy Clay Soils 21 WFG9 Wetland and Pond Areas 22 WF10 Cornfield Annuals 23 Granular Fertilisers Germinal has developed the Leisure Lawn range. This is a high quality range of grass seed mixtures, wildflower mixtures and fertilisers that has been specifically created to meet the needs of landscapers and sports grounds. Find out more Should you require any more information or to request a selection of free brochures and technical guides please visit our website: Leisure is a registered Trademark of Germinal Holdings Limited.

Introduction 02 Leisure Lawn Introduction 03 We build integrity into our research and development. All the varieties in our mixtures have been tested at the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI).

3 Introduction 02 Leisure Lawn Introduction 03 We build integrity into our research and development. All the varieties in our mixtures have been tested at the Sports Turf Research Institute (STRI). They are also listed in the British Society of Plant Breeders (BSPB) Turfgrass Seed Guide as recommended varieties. Whatever your needs are; grass seed, wildflowers or fertilisers, or whatever job you are undertaking, the Leisure Lawn Range offers you high performance products giving you the best results, consistently. Guarantee Germinal guarantees that all its amenity grass seed mixtures comply with the description under which they are sold. The Company does not hold itself responsible in any way for the resulting turf which is beyond its control. On request the Company will be pleased to submit a Certificate of Purity together with details of certified cultivars.

Popular Hardwearing 04 Leisure Lawn Emerald Multiscape 05 Popular Hardwearing Emerald Multiscape A proven mixture for an attractive, resilient sward.

This mixture establishes quickly and withstands a range of mowing regimes. Contains dwarf amenity perennial ryegrass Rapid establishment Hardwearing Suitable for all soil types.

4 Popular Hardwearing 04 Leisure Lawn Emerald Multiscape 05 Popular Hardwearing Emerald Multiscape A proven mixture for an attractive, resilient sward. Ideal for all domestic lawns, industrial areas, parks and general play areas. An all-round mixture suitable for creating high quality turf that retains high shoot density and all year round greenness. This mixture establishes quickly and withstands a range of mowing regimes. Contains dwarf amenity perennial ryegrass Rapid establishment Hardwearing Suitable for all soil types. Contains dwarf amenity perennial ryegrass High density quality sward Multi-specification use Esquire/Platinum/Neruda 1 Perennial Ryegrass 70% Maxima 1 Strong Creeping Red Fescue 30% Esquire/Platinum Perennial Ryegrass 40% Maxima 1 Strong Creeping Red Fescue 40% Calliope/Livasta Chewings Fescue 15% Highland Browntop Bent 5% Down to 20mm (3/4 inch) Down to 25mm (1 inch)

Low Maintenance Fineturf 06 Leisure Lawn Shaded Areas 07 Low Maintenance Fineturf Shaded Areas This blend of fescues and bentgrass gives a fine attractive sward.

Contains no perennial ryegrass Reduced mowing Even, fine texture A blend of species capable of surviving in dry, low nutrient soils often associated with tree areas.

5 Low Maintenance Fineturf 06 Leisure Lawn Shaded Areas 07 Low Maintenance Fineturf Shaded Areas This blend of fescues and bentgrass gives a fine attractive sward. The bentgrass forms a base to the sward for good winter colour. Contains no perennial ryegrass Reduced mowing Even, fine texture A blend of species capable of surviving in dry, low nutrient soils often associated with tree areas. Shade tolerant species with a low nutrient requirement Good ground cover and fine leaved sward Suitable for areas under trees and in areas in heavy shade In shaded areas ensure you should prepare the ground well and use good pre-seed fertiliser. Maxima 1 Strong Creeping Red Fescue 70% Calliope/Livasta Chewings Fescue 30% Maxima 1 Strong Creeping Red Fescue 40% Calliope/Livasta Chewings Fescue 25% Samanta Slender Creeping Red Fescue 20% Evora Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 10% Highland Browntop Bent 5% Down to 15mm (3/5 inch) Down to 35mm (1.5 inch) NPK prior to sowing

Allsport Ryeblend 08 Leisure Lawn Cricket Wicket 09 Allsport Ryeblend Cricket Wicket A three-rye blend for all round performance. Provides rapid establishment, wear tolerance and great winter colour.

A blend of high density, wear tolerant perennial ryegrass for a uniform, resistant surface under close mowing.

6 Allsport Ryeblend 08 Leisure Lawn Cricket Wicket 09 Allsport Ryeblend Cricket Wicket A three-rye blend for all round performance. Provides rapid establishment, wear tolerance and great winter colour. Hard wearing Quick establishment Suitable for all sports pitches An ideal mixture for new sports grounds or repairing existing ones. A blend of high density, wear tolerant perennial ryegrass for a uniform, resistant surface under close mowing. This mixture also provides excellent root penetration, particularly at wicket ends and baselines. Quick to establish High shoot density for a true playing surface Suitable for cricket lawns and tennis courts Cut with a good cylinder mower with roller for a perfect striped finish. Cadix/Vesuvius Perennial Ryegrass 20% Agreement/Platinum Perennial Ryegrass 40% Cadix/Vesuvius Perennial Ryegrass 50% Galleon/Calico Perennial Ryegrass 40% Esquire/Platinum Perennial Ryegrass 50% Down to 20mm (3/4 inch) As required prior to sowing NPK and granular prior to sowing

Prestige Golf & Bowling Green 10 Leisure Lawn Golf Renovator 11 Prestige Golf & Bowling Green Golf Renovator A dense, disease resistant sward with uniform surface that withstands close mowing and

Very fine lawn texture High shoot density for a true playing surface Suitable for bowling greens, golf greens and ornamental gardens Suitable for tees and fairways Hard wearing Excellent ground cover

7 Prestige Golf & Bowling Green 10 Leisure Lawn Golf Renovator 11 Prestige Golf & Bowling Green Golf Renovator A dense, disease resistant sward with uniform surface that withstands close mowing and looks attractive throughout the season. An ideal mixture for all golf course tees and fairways repair work. Adaptable to varying mowing heights, producing a dense, resilient sward. Very fine lawn texture High shoot density for a true playing surface Suitable for bowling greens, golf greens and ornamental gardens Suitable for tees and fairways Hard wearing Excellent ground cover Cut with a good cylinder mower with roller for a perfect striped finish. Joanna Chewings Fescue 90% AberRoyal Browntop Bent 10% Cadix/Vesuvius Perennial Ryegrass 45% Samanta Slender Creeping Red Fescue 30% Calliope/Livasta Chewings Fescue 15% Maxima 1 Strong Creeping Red Fescue 10% Down to 5-8 mm NPK and mini-granular, spring and autumn Down to 25mm (1 inch)

Golf All Fescue 12 Leisure Lawn Department of Transport Road Verge 13 Golf All Fescue Suitable for over-seeding of fairways and greens where improved sward density, drought resistance and tolerance

Multi-purpose golf course use Low nutrient requirement Dense ground cover Suitable for DOT specifications Low maintenance Good ground cover Calliope Chewings Fescue 25% Joanna Chewings Fescue 25%

8 Golf All Fescue 12 Leisure Lawn Department of Transport Road Verge 13 Golf All Fescue Suitable for over-seeding of fairways and greens where improved sward density, drought resistance and tolerance to disease are required. Department of Transport Road Verge This blend provides a high density, low maintenance ground cover suitable for all road verges. Multi-purpose golf course use Low nutrient requirement Dense ground cover Suitable for DOT specifications Low maintenance Good ground cover Calliope Chewings Fescue 25% Joanna Chewings Fescue 25% Borluna/Mirador Slender Creeping Red Fescue 25% Samanta Slender Creeping Red Fescue 25% Esquire/Platinum/Neruda 1 Perennial Ryegrass 30% Maxima 1 Strong Creeping Red Fescue 35% Calliope/Livasta Chewings Fescue 15% Evora Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 10% Highland Browntop Bent 5% AberCrest/AberPearl White Clover 5% Down to 7mm (1/4 inch) Down to 35mm (1.5 inch)

Horse & Pony Paddock 14 Leisure Lawn Horse & Pony Paddock 15 Horse & Pony Paddock Provides nutritional grazing throughout the season and can be conserved for hay production.

9 Horse & Pony Paddock 14 Leisure Lawn Horse & Pony Paddock 15 Horse & Pony Paddock Provides nutritional grazing throughout the season and can be conserved for hay production. The high density ground cover resists poaching. Quick establishment Excellent grazing quality with palatable grass Suitable for hay production Creeping grasses to help prevent poaching Variety Type Weight Rodrigo Intermediate Perennial Ryegrass 5kg Foxtrot Late Perennial Ryegrass 3kg Maxima 1 Strong creeping Red Fescue 2kg Presto Timothy 1kg Liherold Meadow Fescue 1kg 12kg/acre

Suitable for racecourses, show grounds and training areas Very resistant to poaching Fast recovery after use

10 Horse Arena 16 Leisure Lawn Wild Flower s 17 Horse Arena Wild Flower s Suitable for all equestrian applications where a quick recovering, durable ground cover is required. Suitable for racecourses, show grounds and training areas Very resistant to poaching Fast recovery after use Cadix/Vesuvius Perennial Ryegrass 35% Platinum/Esquire Perennial Ryegrass 30% Maxima 1 Strong Creeping Red Fescue 25% Evora Smooth Stalked Meadow Grass 10% Down to 50mm (2 inch)

Wildflower Conservation 18 Leisure Lawn WF1 Flowering Meadow 19 Wildflower Conservation Mix WF1 Flowering Meadow This mixture contains cornfield annual species to provide quick establishment and

This mixture is suitable for areas such as road verges, inner city derelict site and wasteland areas, where a display of colours is required without a grass content.

11 Wildflower Conservation 18 Leisure Lawn WF1 Flowering Meadow 19 Wildflower Conservation Mix WF1 Flowering Meadow This mixture contains cornfield annual species to provide quick establishment and first year colour. The perennial species provide colour and persistency in future years. This mixture is suitable for areas such as road verges, inner city derelict site and wasteland areas, where a display of colours is required without a grass content. Conservation meadow mixture for native wild flowers, set-aside and stewardship schemes Cut twice a year: Down to 50mm in March to remove excess grass Down to 50mm in September (after flowering) In both cases, remove the clippings. Maintenance of stewardship mixtures must be carried out as laid down in scheme regulations. Variety % Chewings Fescue 20% Meadow Fescue 20% Crested Dogstail 20% Cocksfoot 10% Sheeps Fescue 10% The annual species produce a display in the first year, with colour provided in subsequent years by the perennial species. Latin Name Agrostemma githago Anthenmis arvensis Centaurea cyanus Centaurea nigra Chrysanthemum segetum Digitalis purpurea Hypericum perforatum Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus corniculatus Papaver rhoeas Plantago lanceolata Prunella vulgaris Silene alba Vicia sativa Common Name Corn Cockle Corn Chamomile Cornflower Common Knapweed Corn Marigold Foxglove St John s Wort Ox-eye Daisy Birdsfoot Trefoil Corn Poppy Ribwort Plantain Self-Heal White Campion Common Vetch Smooth stalked meadow grass 5% Browntop Bent 5% Between 0.5 and 1.0 g/m 2 Wildflowers 10% (Ox-eye Daisy, Ribwort Plantain, Common Vetch, Corn Cockle, Borage, Corn Poppy, Red Campion, Self-Heal, Sainfoin) 5g/m 2 (50 kg/ha or 20kg/acre) As required prior to sowing None

WFG2 Flowering Meadow 20 Leisure Lawn WFG6 Heavy Clay Soils 21 WFG2 Flowering Meadow WFG6 Heavy Clay Soils WFG2 combines wild flora species found in WF1 with 80% ornamental grasses to produce a

Cultivate when soil moisture allows breakdown of the soil aggregates into a medium tilth.

12 WFG2 Flowering Meadow 20 Leisure Lawn WFG6 Heavy Clay Soils 21 WFG2 Flowering Meadow WFG6 Heavy Clay Soils WFG2 combines wild flora species found in WF1 with 80% ornamental grasses to produce a grassland meadow mixture suitable for a range of soil types. Due to the nature of clay soils, extra attention is required in terms of seed bed preparation to encourage good establishment. Cultivate when soil moisture allows breakdown of the soil aggregates into a medium tilth. Latin Name Common Name Latin Name Common Name Agrostemma githago Corn Cockle Achillea millefolium Yarrow Anthenmis arvensis Corn Chamomile Anthyllis vulneria Kidney Vetch Centaurea cyanus Cornflower Centaurea nigra Common Knapweed Centaurea nigra Common Knapweed Filipendula ulmaria Meadow Sweet Chrysanthemum segetum Corn Marigold Geranium pratense Meadow Cranesbill Digitalis purpurea Foxglove Hypochoeris radicata Cat s Ear Hypericum perforatum St John s Wort Leucanthemum vulgare Ox-eye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Ox-eye Daisy Lotus corniculatus Birdsfoot Trefoil Lotus corniculatus Birdsfoot Trefoil Lychnis flos-cuculi Ragged Robin Papaver rhoeas Corn Poppy Medicago lupulina Black Medick Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain Plantago lanceolata Ribwort Plantain Prunella vulgaris Self-Heal Prunella vulgaris Self-Heal Silene alba White Campion Ranunculus acris Meadow Buttercup Vicia sativa Common Vetch Rhinanthus minor Yellow rattle Agrostis castellana Common Bent Rumex acetosa Common Sorrel Anthoxanthum odoratum Sweet Vernal Grass Silene abla White Campion Festuca longifolia Hard Fescue Stachys officinalis Bentony Festuca Ovina Sheeps Fescue Cynosurus cristatus Crested Dogstail Festuca rubra spp litoralis Slender Creeping Red Fescue Between 3.0 and 5.0 g/m 2 Festuca arundinacea Tall Fescue Between 3.0 and 5.0 g/m 2

WFG9 Wetland & Pond Areas 22 Leisure Lawn WF10 Cornfield Annuals 23 WFG9 Wetland & Pond Areas WF10 Cornfield Annuals Suitable for aquatic habitats and damp, low lying sites, edges of ponds, rivers

Cornfield annuals, once a common feature of traditional farming areas, have largely disappeared from their former habitat.

13 WFG9 Wetland & Pond Areas 22 Leisure Lawn WF10 Cornfield Annuals 23 WFG9 Wetland & Pond Areas WF10 Cornfield Annuals Suitable for aquatic habitats and damp, low lying sites, edges of ponds, rivers and ditches. Take care to establish in times when there is least risk of flooding. Cornfield annuals, once a common feature of traditional farming areas, have largely disappeared from their former habitat. This mixture can be used to re-create those areas and gives an outstanding display of colour in its first year, either sown on its own or to supplement a mixture of perennial species which are slower to establish. Latin Name Caltha palustris Filipendula ulmaria Geranium pratense Common Name Marsh Marigold Meadow Sweet Meadow Cranesbill To produce a display of cornfield annuals every year, a re-seeding programme should be implemented to build up a seedbank. After several years there will be enough seed to be regenerated by soil disturbance. Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag Iris Lotus ulignosus Lychnis flos-cuculi Lythrum salicaria Prunells vulgaris Pulicaria dysentrerica Ranunculus acris Sanguisorba minor Marsh Trefoil Ragged Robin Purple Loosetrife Self-Heal Common Fleabane Meadow Buttercup Greater Burnet Latin Name Agrostemma githago Anthemis arvensis Centaurea cyanus Chrysanthemum segetum Papaver rhoeas Common Name Corncockle Corn Chamomile Cornflower Corn Marigold Corn Poppy Silene diocia Red Campion Succisa pratensis Vicia sativa Devil s Bit Scabious Common Vetch Between 0.5 and 1.0 g/m 2 Cynosurus cristatus Crested Dogstail Festuca rubra spp litoralis Slender Creeping Red Fescue Festuca arundinacea Tall Fescue Between 3.0 and 5.0 g/m 2

Granular Fertilisers 24 Leisure Lawn Granular Fertilisers 25 Granular Fertilisers Germinal s compound and mini-granular fertilisers are formulated for amenity grass areas.

14 Granular Fertilisers 24 Leisure Lawn Granular Fertilisers 25 Granular Fertilisers Germinal s compound and mini-granular fertilisers are formulated for amenity grass areas. You can choose from pre-seeding or post-seeding fertilisers. Compound fertilisers are made up of individual prills containing Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) which ensure an even supply of nutrients for strong growth in all types of turf grasses. G1 Pre-seeding Quick Start The industry standard pre-seeding fertilser. Nitrogen 6% Phosphate 9% Potassium 6% G2 Pre-seeding Quick Start Extra Highly recommended for impoverished soils. Our granular products have distinct benefits over cheaper, blended forms designed for agricultural use which creates lush, weak growth and increase the risk of scorching. Blends may contain large proportions of grit which offers no nutritive value and may damage expensive mowing machinery. Nitrogen 10% Phosphate 15% Potassium 10%

15 Granular Fertilisers 26 Leisure Lawn Granular Fertilisers 27 Spring/Summer G3 Spring Kick Spring/Summer G5 Booster A good general purpose granular feed for use in the spring when rapid growth promotion is required on sports pitches, lawns or general amenity areas. A general purpose spring/summer fertiliser for sports grounds and golf fairways. Nitrogen 12% Phosphate 6% Potassium 6% Nitrogen 9% Phosphate 7% Potassium 7% Spring/Summer G4 Fine Turf Spring Kick Spring/Summer G6 Booster Extra A well-balanced spring/summer fertiliser that stimulates root development on fine turf areas ideal for lawns, golf courses and bowling greens. For established reclamation areas where fertiliser will maintain healthy grass cover otherwise lost through lack of nutrients. Nitrogen 11.3% Phosphate 5.1% Potassium 5.1% Nitrogen 20% Phosphate 10% Potassium 10%

16 Granular Fertilisers 28 Leisure Lawn Granular Fertilisers 29 Autumn/Winter G7 Fine Turf Winter Defence Spring/Summer G9 Fine Turf Iron Booster The ideal autumn/winter fertiliser for fine turf areas used intensively during summer months. A balanced fertiliser with high nitrogen and iron to provide steady growth, good colour and strength. Nitrogen 3% Nitrogen 12% Phosphate 10% Phosphate 3% Potassium 5.2% Potassium 9% Iron 2% Autumn/Winter G8 Winter Defence Spring/Summer G10 Labour Saver A compound fertiliser designed to stiffen the leaf blade and encourage root growth through the winter. An efficient fertiliser that feeds turf and provides effective control of broad leaf weeds and moss. Nitrogen 3% Nitrogen 10% Phosphate 12% Phosphate 4% Potassium 12% Potassium 4% Iron 8%

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