In just one week or so, depending on weather conditions and temperatures, you should start to see your first shoots, then in the next few weeks your patches will start to blend in with the rest of your lawn. If you are looking to breathe new life into your garden, here at What’s The Best, we have a simple solution for you – the best grass seed.

Before you dash off to buy the best grass seed possible, don't forget to read our guide below, where we cover everything from when to sow lawn seeds to tips on germination. Best grass seed at a glance: It’s a pretty easy seed to use, not requiring too much attention except for the usual watering to make sure the area is kept damp. If there is heavy rain within the first few days after sowing, there could be a chance of some seeds getting swept away, so it’s fair to say that the weather can affect results significantly.If you buy the best grass seed available, you can create a more hardwearing lawn that won’t get easily damaged from children playing on it or pets wearing it out. Apply evenly as per the instructions, this is crucial as it makes all the difference to the success of germination. Conditions do need to be pretty optimal to achieve the coveted five-day germination, which means it’s important to choose the sowing time (between March and October) carefully based on the weather.

If you have a large lawn, there won’t be much point in you buying a 400 g bag of grass seed that will only cover 9 – 16 m². These smaller containers are best suited to smaller lawns, offering excellent quality to small areas but not being cost effective in larger ones. Gently rake in and tread the seeds into the soil. Unless it rains, soak with a fine spray and keep soil moist for the next few weeks. Lily Anderson is a writer at Bauer Media, where she tests products for titles such as Heat, Closer, What’s the Best and Mother&Baby

This 10 kg grass seedhas a 1:1 ratio of Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass and Strong Creeping Red Fescue, which provides a good balance of strength and comfort. It feels slightly softer than mixes that have a higher ryegrass content, creating a lawn which is more comfortable to sit or lie on, yet still remains hardwearing.