gard n wise grass seed VF_Premium Blend Fescue Grass Seed

gard n wise grass seed VF_Premium Blend Fescue Grass SeedPremium Fescue Brand Grass Seed Our grass seed supplier asked the best local experts at the Kansas State University Horticulture Department. They run exhaustive grass trials at Manhattan, Wichita, and Olathe, Ks, as well as sharing information from other university test programs. A list of top performing varieties is published annually. We feel that this blend is the best combination of fine bladed fescues, selected for disease resistance, winter

Premium Fescue Brand Grass Seed

Our grass seed supplier asked the best local experts at the Kansas State University Horticulture Department. They run exhaustive grass trials at Manhattan, Wichita, and Olathe, Ks, as well as sharing information from other university test programs. A list of top-performing varieties is published annually.

We feel that this blend is the best combination of fine-bladed fescues, selected for disease resistance, winter hardiness, consistent dark green color, and texture, ability to fill in minor damaged spots, and are A-List approved for low water requirements.

Current Varieties of fescue are:

• Titanium (34.74%),
• Avenger (29.87%),
• Spyder (19.85%),
• Raptor (14.97%)
  

For a New Lawn:8-10 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.

Overseed an Existing Lawn: 4-6 lbs. per 1000 sq. Ft.

HAVING A BEAUTIFUL LAWN IS EASY.HERE ARE SOME EASY TIPS FOR THE BEST GERMINATION.

Two- weeks prior to seeding spray any unwanted vegetation with Hi-Yield® Killzal™. Killzall™ contains glyphosate and will kill most anything actively growing that it is sprayed on. It will not leave any residual in the soil that could affect germination. Warm-season grasses like Bermuda grow actively in the summer. If this is a variety you want to eradicate, two summer applications of Killzall,™ ten days apart is best.

Good seed to soil contact is essential. If seeding in areas where there is existing turf or vegetation, mow and bag area at a low setting. This helps the seed make contact with the soil and not sit on top of the turf or thatch. Total removal of thatch or vegetation is not necessary and can actually help retain moisture during germination.

For small areas, stir up soil surface with a rake before seeding. Apply your seed at the recommended rate with a push or hand spreader. Lightly rake area again.

For large areas, we recommend using a verticut machine. It can cut through light thatch and leave shallow grooves in the soil about an inch apart. The new seed falls into the grooves, making excellent soil contact and is less susceptible to washing out if heavy rainfall occurs. These are not hard to use and when seeding larger areas it can really make your job easier. Run the verticutter one direction over the area to be seeded. Apply seed with a spreader at the recommended seeding rate. Some verticutters have seeding boxes attached to them. These can also be used if desired. After applying the seed, run the verticutter at a 90-degree angle to the direction of the first pass. This will ensure the best seed to soil contact.

Do not plant the seed too deep. Do not set the verticutter too deep. If using a rake, a light covering of existing dirt or topsoil is sufficient.

Don’t exceed the recommended seeding rate. More than recommended rates may seem better but can actually make your grass more susceptible to diseases and other problems as it matures.

Use Fertilome’s, ‘New Lawn Starter’ 9-13-7 when seeding. This is high in phosphorus which helps with root development.

This would be a good time to get a cold beverage, lawn chair, a bit of shade and admire you're fine work. 

Keep new seed moist. Two or three light waterings per day is best until full germination. As grass matures, back off on your watering as needed. Do not over-water. Seed can wash away or rot if watered too heavily.

Do not apply weed killers or pre-emergents until you have had to mow your new grass 2-3 times.

For spring seeding, apply an application of Fertilome® Lawn Food or Green Maker 30 days after germination.

For fall seeding, apply Fertilome® Winterizer 30 days after germination and a second application 60 days later. Fall applications of a high nitrogen fertilizer make for a rich, green lawn in the spring.

To keep that new lawn looking beautiful, be sure to check out... Prairie Blossom Nursery’s,  ‘Lawn Care Program’