Native Plant & Seed Solutions - Prairie Nursery

This lawn is mowed every 4-6 weeks instead of every 1-2 weeks.
“No Mow” Lawn Mix
Serves as an Alternative to Chemical-Addicted Manicured Lawn
Proven Successful Since 1994!
Prairie Nursery’s “No Mow” Lawn
Mix is a specially designed blend
of six slow-growing fine fescue
turf grasses, which will:
3 Save Time and Money!
3 Grow to form a dense turf.
3 Thrive in full sun or partial shade.
3 Require little, if any, watering or
fertilizing.
3 Require limited mowing, once or twice
a year... or never!
Our “No Mow” lawn mix is composed of six
slow-growing fine fescue varieties, which
are more drought resistant than a bluegrass
lawn because of their deeper root systems.
This turf mix grows well in sun or partial shade.
It does best on sandy or loamy soil, and on welldrained
clay soils with at least four inches of good,
loose topsoil. It is not recommended for wet
soils, deep shade, compacted soils, or poorlydrained
heavy clay. (See “Understanding Your
Soil” on pages 78-79.)
Preparation
As with any seeding, proper soil preparation is
critical to success. The area to be planted must be
completely free of weeds prior to seeding. If not
removed, the existing weeds will compete with
the fescue for nutrients, moisture and sunlight.
Please refer to the Site Preparation guidelines on
pages 79-80 for proper soil preparation.
Late Summer / Early Fall Seeding
It is strongly recommended that you plant your
“No Mow” between late August and late September.
In more southerly areas, seeding can be extended
into late October. Cool evening temperatures and
gentle autumn rains create ideal conditions for germination
and growth of these cool-season grasses.
Very few weeds germinate in the fall.
Early Spring Seeding
Seeding in March through mid-May is a good
second choice to early fall seeding. However, most
weeds germinate in spring and early summer,
and can compete with your “No Mow” seedlings.
Remember that the reason you don’t have to mow
this grass very often is because it grows slowly.
Weeds will grow much faster, and can out-compete
spring-planted turf seedings.
Watering
Water new seedings daily for fifteen to thirty
minutes, unless the soil is damp. Water in the
early morning, to prevent fungal diseases that can
result with late afternoon and evening watering.
Continue watering for the first six weeks after
seeding, especially if planted in late spring, or in
dry soils. Once the planted area begins to green
up, watering can be cut back to every two to five
days, depending upon your soil type and weather
conditions.
Once established, water only during dry
periods. Occasional, thorough soakings are better
than frequent light sprinklings. This encourages
deep root growth, and makes your turf more
drought resistant.
Fertilizer & Weed Control
Fertilizer is not recommended for “No Mow”
fescue turf, and should be applied sparingly, if
at all. If you must, fertilize in early spring or late
summer only. Use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer
with equal portions of nitrogen, phosphorus
and potassium. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers that
stimulate excessive top growth, which requires
mowing.
Your “No Mow” lawn can be treated with the same
weed control and lawn care products used on traditional
lawns. Always follow the directions when
using herbicides and other lawn care products.
These chemicals should be used sparingly, if at all.
With minimal fertilizing and watering, you’ll reap
the benefits of reduced maintenance, lower costs
and a healthier environment!
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