Garden Q&A: Is March too early in the year to sow grass seed? 

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

March is an excellent month for sowing grass seed, writes Peter Dowdall. File picture

Question

Peter, I’m looking at a very patchy lawn after the winter, and I’m tempted to get grass seed down straight away. Is it too early to sow grass seed in early March, or should I wait?