In the right spot, Bermuda grass can make a fine lawn. But if it creeps where it’s not wanted, it’s more of a bully than a buddy. Its wiry rhizomes can snake under fences and sidewalks ...

Many suppliers have a large range including blends for drought, shade or for a fine ornamental lawn. In most gardens, a hard-wearing family lawn mixture, containing rye grass, would be suitable.

Creating a new lawn from scratch is easy if you pick the ... domestic turf contains dwarf perennial ryegrass and is very hard wearing, while fine turf, contains grasses such as bents and fescues ...