LAWN AND TURF
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ITEM |
COMMENTS |
Seeding Ratelbs./1000 sq.ft. |
Zones |
Appear-ance |
Wear-ability |
Fertilizer Require-ment |
Drought Toler-ance |
Disease Resis-tance |
Heat Toler-ance |
Cold Toler-ance |
Shade Toler-ance |
Degree of Main-tenance |
Mowing Height (inches) |
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Best |
Adapts |
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MIXTURES AND BLENDS |
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| Millenia Advanced Tall Fescue Blend |
Our best fescue blend. Contains the newest and best varieties available. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
E |
E |
L |
VG |
E |
VG |
VG |
VG |
L |
1-3 |
| Triple Crown Turf Type Tall Fescue Blend |
Contains 3 top rated, improved varieties, tolerates poor soils, sun or shade. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
VG |
E |
L |
VG |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
2-3 |
| Triple Crown ’Dwarf‘ Tall Fescue Blend |
Same quality as Triple Crown, lower growing. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
VG |
E |
L |
VG |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
1.5-2 |
| Fineturf Fescue-Blue Mixture |
Similar to Triple Crown Dwarf with 10% Bluegrass to fill in thin lawn areas. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
VG |
E |
M |
VG |
G |
VG |
G |
VG |
M |
2-3 |
| Imperial Rye Blue Mixture |
Fine texture, quick establishment, sun or shade. Contains all improved varieties. | 10-12 |
1,4,5 |
2 |
E |
G |
M |
F |
F |
F |
VG |
G |
M |
1.5-2 |
| Grand Slam Turf Type Perennial Rye Blend |
The perfect blend for overseeding and turf renovation, also for new turf, quick establishment. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
E |
VG |
M |
VG |
F |
F |
G |
F |
M |
1-2 |
| Royal Blue KY Bluegrass Blend |
The ultimate in appearance. Contains all improved varieties. High maintenance in hot climates. | 4-6 |
4,5 |
1,2 |
E |
G |
M |
F |
F |
F |
E |
F |
H |
1.5-2 |
| Tuf-Turf Mixture |
All Purpose, Coarse Texture | 12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
F |
G |
L |
F |
VG |
VG |
G |
F |
L |
2-3 |
| Shady Lawn Mixture |
Shade Tolerant Grasses, Fine Texture | 8-10 |
1,2,4 |
1,2 |
E |
F |
M |
F |
P |
P |
VG |
E |
M |
1.5-2 |
| Landscape Mixture |
All Purpose | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
F |
G |
L |
F |
G |
G |
G |
F |
L |
2-3 |
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SINGLE SPECIES |
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| Bermudagrass Cynodon dactylon |
Warm season, dormant in winter, thatch, variety. Sultan is denser with finer texture, low-growing. | 3-5 |
1,2,4 |
– |
G |
E |
H |
E |
E |
E |
P |
P |
M |
1-1.5 |
| Dichondra | A broad-leafed ground cover. | 2-3 |
1,2,4 |
– |
VG |
P |
H |
P |
F |
G |
G |
VG |
H |
.5-1 |
| Tall Fescue Turf-Type |
Improved color & texture. Check website for current varieties. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
VG |
E |
L |
VG |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
2-3 |
| Matador Dwarf Fescue |
Outstanding variety. Popular for sod production. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
E |
E |
L |
VG |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
1-2 |
| Bonzai 2000 Double Dwarf Fescue |
Improved, new Bonsai variety. Dwarf growth habit means less mowing. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
E |
E |
L |
VG |
VG |
VG |
G |
VG |
L |
1-2 |
| St. Augustine Stenotaphrum secundatum |
Warm Season – Shade tolerant | No Seed |
F |
G |
M |
F |
F |
VG |
P |
E |
M |
2-3 |
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| Perennial Ryegrass Turf-Type |
Fine texture, ideal for overseeding. Check website for current varieties. | 10-12 |
1,2,4 |
3 |
E |
VG |
M |
VG |
F |
F |
G |
F |
M |
1-2 |
| Kikuyu | Improved Variety: AZ-1 | 1-2 |
1,2,4 |
– |
G |
E |
L |
VG |
E |
E |
G |
VG |
L |
1-2 |
| KEY: (E) = Excellent, (VG) = Very Good, (G) = Good, (F) = Fair, (P) = Poor, (L) = Low, (M) = Medium, (H) = High |
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ZONE #
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CLIMATE TYPE
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1 2 3 4 5
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Southern Coastal and Foothills Interior Valley Desert Northern Coast and Foothills Mountains |