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Grass Gains accelerates UK expansion as retail footprint passes 1,000 stores

 

Independent lawn care brand Grass Gains has continued its rapid growth trajectory this spring, with distribution of the range now exceeding 1,000 retail outlets across the UK.

 

The expansion reflects strong retailer and consumer demand for products that deliver reliable results while cutting through the confusion that often surrounds lawn care and plant feeding. Over the past 12 months the brand has significantly expanded its range, with new additions such as Total Lawn Care and Lawn Bulk – Moss Edition seeing widespread uptake from garden centres and retailers looking for simple, effective solutions for customers.

 

Alongside the growth of the core lawn range, 2026 also marks the launch of Plant Gains, a new line specifically developed to support gardeners growing in peat-free composts. The range has been created to address a growing problem in the market: products marketed as “suitable for peat-free” without actually being formulated for the very different nutrient dynamics these composts present.

 

Plant Gains takes a more technical approach, focusing on nutrient balance rather than marketing claims, ensuring plants receive the right nutrition to thrive in peat-free growing media.

 

The continued growth of the brand has also been driven by major retail expansion. Grass Gains products are now stocked across a broad mix of independent garden centres as well as leading garden centre groups including Blue Diamond, Hillier, British Garden Centres and Notcutts.

 

In the DIY retail sector, Grass Gains’ hero products Lawn Bulk – Black Edition and Super Seed have also secured distribution in Wickes, bringing the brand’s performance-led lawn care solutions to a wider audience of UK homeowners.

 

Steve Harper, Managing Director of Grass Gains, said: “Retailers are telling us that customers want products that are simple, honest and actually work. The growth of Grass Gains reflects that shift. Gardeners are increasingly sceptical of marketing claims and are looking for brands that combine expertise with straight-talking advice.”

 

“With our expanded lawn care range and the launch of Plant Gains for peat-free compost, we’re focused on helping gardeners achieve better results while giving retailers products that genuinely deliver for their customers.”

 

With strong early-season demand and a growing retail footprint, Grass Gains says its brands are increasingly being recognised as trusted, results-driven ranges that retailers can rely on to drive sales and repeat purchase.

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