Time Lapse of New Lawn Growing from Seed

This is a time-lapse of my new lawn growing from seed. The video starts at around day 8 or 9, as the first week or so was just a waiting game. The total time to get to the current height and density is 21 days. Filming was done in April when the weather was decidedly cooler and poorer than the average temperatures.
I did record a series of videos that document the entire process of me killing off the lawn, scarifying, aerating, levelling, overseeding and topdressing the lawn. The full series can be watched here. • Full Lawn Renovation -...
The grass seed I used is Hurrels HRC.1 blend : www.hmseeds.co.uk/product-pag...
I sowed a layer of seed quite heavily right after aeration, and before levelling. Then a further layer of seed was put down just before the final topdressing.
I used a simple scotts drop spreader to apply the seed: amzn.to/3hBGYiK
Overall there are no major bare spots, and the lawn did endure countless bird activity and a major heavy lightning rainstorm!
Filmed using my Gopro hero 8, and Camtasia used for the editing.

[@snoopyn2009]

Great work. And thank so much for all the serie of videos!!!

[@dagtailgroundmaintenance]

Bloody hell mate. You was out there along time holding that camera. Growing well

[@LawnRight]

That's called dedication mate 👍... 😁.. yeah it edges along every day.. never fast enough!

[@shaziachaudhry6240]

Really good progress taking place. 👍

[@LawnRight]

Yeah I'm really happy the coverage is pretty uniform. Should be a lot better in another few weeks

[@maxwellsgrasscuttingservices]

Looking well, the hard work is paying off.

[@LawnRight]

Thank you.. surprising how well it's done with the poor weather

[@thesugarlipslove]

nice even coverage, very good. got to be happy with that.

[@LawnRight]

Yes.. just need it to thicken up now 😮

[@Striperman]

They say rye grass seed germinates quickly but 10 minutes from seed to a full lawn is crazy fast lol :). Looks great and nice camera work.

[@LawnRight]

Yes it does! ha ha .. thanks Striperman! hope you are well!

[@125phr]

Looking great Shaun 🍻👍 top work

[@LawnRight]

Thanks!

[@russellhawkins7466]

great video. Ive just renovated my lawn. The wait for germination is killing me lol. Teaching me patience. Keep up the good work .

[@LawnRight]

😁 it was day 12 for this seed.. 100% dwarf rye.. you can do it lol

[@b3zzwilliams988]

That racecourse blend was 100% dwarf rye not fescue or bent

[@josephcoagrove580]

Well done great work done on your lawn

[@LawnRight]

Thanks 😊

[@Souto71]

Looking good. It's getting there.

[@LawnRight]

👍😊

[@sinsakalovic1142]

Looking good!

[@LawnRight]

Thanks 😊👍

[@debshomegarden8501]

Wow it looks fab

[@LawnRight]

Thanks 😊

[@delt19]

Looks like you got some help from mother nature with the watering.

[@LawnRight]

Yes during week 2 it was raining quite a bit 😁

[@thegeordiefellwalker8878]

thickening up nicely 👍 guess you will have kept a little seed back to add to the shaded areas if needed. atb

[@LawnRight]

Cheers mate. Yeah I've got plenty left over just in case although I'm pretty optimistic most should come through, but may just be a little slower due to the shade.. fingers crossed anyway!

[@robdavies68]

Certainly need a lot of patience, especially in this cool weather; the rain will help hopefully! Looking good - keep us updated!

[@LawnRight]

Thanks! Yes need some more sunshine now.. fed up lol

[@kamalrammahtani8864]

Really impressive, and very inspirational - thanks. When would you walk on a new lawn?

[@LawnRight]

Thanks.. as late as possible to be honest.. it needs time to develop the roots.

[@dorjon6121]

Amazing, the delay at the shady end!

[@LawnRight]

Makes a huge difference

[@elboydo]

Cheers for this video. Warched the series but only just came across this when hunting for time lapses. Was getting concerned as i have a few bare spots that look bad when looking down on it, but watching the last bit of this make me see its perhaps just how new lawns look when looking right down on it. Assuming regular conditions, how long after this for it to start having that established lawn look close up? Thanks also for all of your videos, they have been so helpful in trying to work out what to do in a sensible way.

[@LawnRight]

Once you start regular mowing, and the grass has tillered itll start thickening up in no time

[@Lewis-te6re]

Looks wicked mate! Any recommendations for a mower on a medium sized lawn? Had a boche rotak and it was abysmal. It would never cut my long grass now! Debating a petrol one?

[@LawnRight]

Sorry I'm.not up on them too much ive used a viking mb248 and mb248t for years. Now gone back tonstihl as the rm248. But I'd always choose a briggs and Stratton engine or honda. I dont like loncin engines.. found them quite poor powered

[@b3zzwilliams988]

That’s great stuff. How long is this from seed now? What camera did you record it on? How did you keep power to the camera

[@LawnRight]

Hi.. 21 days from seed. Gopro hero 8. Plugged straight into the mains power with the cable

[@b3zzwilliams988]

@@LawnRight thanks for that, love watching a time lapse of grass growing it’s great to see how well it’s coming along from the days of killing it to levelling. Great stuff. I have also decided to seed myself now so will be doing it in the next 3 days. Fingers crossed it goes well

[@stephenk4834]

I overseeded and haven't cut it for just over 5 weeks. I spoke to suppliers and they said leave it as long as possible maybe up to 8 weeks, but another said can cut it now on high setting The existing grass is getting high. There are some bare spots but I can see it is still coming through. Not sure what to do. Thanks Shaun

[@LawnRight]

Wait for sdry day in the next week and just tread carefully. The worst that can happen is a few get squished. Grass is pretty tough anyway but if it's ready then why all means go over on a high setting

[@stephenk4834]

@@LawnRight Thanks Shaun. Your grass is looking great. If I wait 8 weeks there will be no summer left.

[@matthewtibbs8799]

Hi there, I’m trying to re-seed but have rabbit problems, could you advise where i can purchase the orange netting and posts that you have in this video, thanks

[@LawnRight]

Hi mine was from amazon amzn.to/3eW4Yvw but I'm sure you'll also find it on ebay etc maybe even facebook marketplace

[@jordannarlock7995]

Can you ship some of that Hurrells seed to the US?!

[@LawnRight]

Youd have to ask the manufacturers hmseeds.com possibly

[@HirenDShah]

My new lawn has started getting patches of red thread. Have you noticed anything similar in your lawn?

[@LawnRight]

Yes in a couple.of redent lawns this week. Bit of heat and damp weather and it's the perfect condition .. still.. its 3 months too early.. 🥴

[@jaymartin8558]

How long from start to finish did the renovation take? Have my first ever garden it’s in terrible condition, uneven and mostly weeds so am looking to renovate it completely

[@LawnRight]

Hi it's just a days job really even with some topsoil asking as you've got the right tools

[@MostlySunny2010]

Why did you choose to seed a perennial ryegrass blend? In the United States, we generally only use PRG in mixes because we feel it is more susceptible to diseases than other turfgrass species.

[@LawnRight]

I didnt spend too long thinking about it if honest. I was mesmerised seeing the turf at alocal horse racing venue, and went to my seed supplier who had a "racecourse blend" containing dwarf rye grasses. Ive only ever heard good things about it.

[@leeholke9851]

Definitely had enough rain for it lol

[@LawnRight]

Tell me about it.. nice warm sun this morning followed by dreary grey lol

[@leeholke9851]

@@LawnRight oh yes . Same here. Cuttinh gras every few days atm

[@dannyrobbiemtbni5233]

Recommend anywhere to buy a levelling lute in ni

[@LawnRight]

Onky place I can think is ebay or amazon? I bought mine off ebay may years ago around £90 for the metalwork then bought a broom handle that lasted several years up until yesterday!

[@RJLgardens]

Coming along nicely pal. What mower are you going to use on it? reel mower would be nice. 😂

[@LawnRight]

Thanks mate. I do have an old aged reel mower sat in the shed waiting to run over. I'll probably use the rotary mower first a few times depending how much growth there is then pop the reel one on 😊

[@RJLgardens]

@@LawnRight Nice mate, make sure that old thing is cutting correctly before putting it on the lawn 😂, wouldnt want to stress out that new rye. 👍

[@canalboating]

@@LawnRight Reel !! you're English born and bred it's a cylinder mower, :)

[@LawnRight]

@@canalboating 😂

[@jamescharlton924]

What time frame is this over please?

[@LawnRight]

21 days from seeding 😊👍

[@jamescharlton924]

@@LawnRight cheers mines currently covered in plastic as stops the pigeons and the clay being flooded more

[@harrypaul2718]

I wish I could get my grass seed growing as well as yours. I have tried 4 times and it's always pathetic. It's 90% bare ground every time. What is going on?

[@LawnRight]

Hi Harry.. something. Need to look at the soil..dig square a spade wide and deep. Carefully tease out.. if it's full of rubble and clay that at won't help... it may also be in shade

[@harrypaul2718]

@@LawnRight It's a new build garden. There is clay underneath but I put a layer of good soil on top.

[@LawnRight]

@@harrypaul2718 ok.. so do you get lots of squealchy puddles?

[@harrypaul2718]

@@LawnRight No don't think so.

[@LawnRight]

@@harrypaul2718 hi.. in shade

[@ikc4901]

Speak up we can't hear you....!😁

[@LawnRight]

😂😂😂😂😂 it puts folks off lol lol