Lawn Mixtures

Mixtures, availability & prices subject to change without notice.  All product are non-returnable

Opti-Lawn Plus Mixture

As the names suggests, this is an optimum mixture of the best turf grass species and varieties.  A tall fescue based mix that includes at least three top rated varieties of turf type tall fescue, including a rhizomatous (spreading) type.  Perennial ryegrass gives a fast start during establishment, and a top quality Kentucky bluegrass gives the added insurance of wear tolerant and dense, self-repairing sod.

 Available In:         50%    Rhizomatous (spreading) Turf Type Tall Fescue
 50 lb bags            35%    Turf Type Tall Fescue
                       10%    Perennial Ryegrass
                        5%    Kentucky Bluegrass 
  • Recommended for home lawns, golf course roughs, parks, playgrounds, sports fields, etc.
  • The inclusion of rhizomatous (spreading) types tall fescue gives superior traffic and wear tolerance once established, due to its self-repairing ability
  • Suitable for full sun to medium shade
  • Excellent color, density, texture, and resistance to diseases and pests
  • A mowing height 2-4 inches is recommended, with 3” being ideal in most situations
  • A seeding rate of 6-9 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. is recommended for new plantings 
  • For over-seeding existing stands, 3 -4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. is best

Pro-Lawn Plus Mixture

A mix for those wanting the look and feel of a traditional bluegrass lawn.  If you want that dark blue/green color, dense and plush looking lawn, look no further. At least three top rated varieties of Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass for a fast start during establishment and creeping red fescue for added tolerance to drought, low fertility and shade.

 Available In:         70%    Kentucky Bluegrass
 25 lb bags            20%    Perennial Ryegrass
                       10%    Creeping Red Fescue 
  • Recommended for home lawns, golf course fairways and tees, sports fields, etc.
  • Suitable for full sun or light shade
  • Superior sod strength, wear tolerance and early spring green-up
  • A mowing height 1.5-3.5 inches is recommended, with 2.5”-3” being ideal in most situations
  • A seeding rate of 4-6 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. is recommended for new plantings 
  • For over-seeding existing stands, 2-3 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. is best

Super Shade Mixture

Well suited for those shaded areas where bluegrass, and sometimes even tall fescue won’t persist long-term. Comprised of improved varieties of fine fescues and perennial ryegrass, Super Shade is slower growing and requires less fertility when compared to other cool season turf grasses.  Mix 50/50 with Opti-Lawn Plus or Pro-Lawn Plus to create Sun & Shade versions of those mixes.

Available In:         20%    Creeping Red Fescue
25 lb bags            20%    Hard Fescue
                      20%    Chewings Fescue
                      20%    Sheep Fescue
                      20%    Perennial Ryegrass 
  • Recommended for shade areas of home lawns, golf course roughs, parks, etc.
  • Works well on low maintenance/management sites where infrequent mowing is desired.
  • Suitable for deep shade to full sun, and a wide range of soil types and pH
  • Well adapted to deep shade, heat, low fertility, and lower maintenance situations.
  • Tolerates low cutting heights, has excellent disease resistance and forms an attractive turf
  • A mowing height 1.5-3.5 inches is recommended, with 2.5” being ideal in most situations
  • A seeding rate of 3-5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. is recommended for new plantings
  • For over-seeding existing stands, 1-3 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. is best

Outlander Mixture

An economically priced, low maintenance utility mix, ideal for outlying, but mowed areas.  A mix similar to the OptiLawn Plus, but with older and lower cost varieties.  Mix 50/50 with Super Shade for more low fertility and/or shade tolerance.  Not recommended for grazing.

Available In:         70%    Turf Type Tall Fescue, VNS, (no wide leaf type KY31, Fawn, etc.)     
50 lb bags            20%    Annual Ryegrass, VNS
                       5%    Kentucky Bluegrass, VNS, 98/85
                       5%    Creeping Red Fescue, VNS 
  • Recommended for around grain bins, barns, and machine sheds, along driveways, mowed roadsides, in golf course roughs, and other low maintenance/management areas
  • Suitable for full sun to medium shade
  • A mowing height 3-4 inches is recommended
  • A seeding rate of 6 -9 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft., is recommended for new plantings 

For over-seeding existing stands, 3 -4 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft. is best