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Instructions for Planting:

Be ready to water entire area if rain does not assist.
Soil temperatures need to be at least 50 degrees.
Results vary depending on climate and soil conditions. For best results please follow all instructions.
Seed at a rate of 1 lb. per 750 sq. ft. (sloped areas) to 1,000 sq. ft. (flat areas) for new lawns and 1 lb. per 750 sq. ft. for existing lawns. (Germination will depend on how much seed has reached the soil.)
Do not walk on wet lawn areas as soil will become compacted and reduce rooting ability.
See NoMowGrass.com for problem areas
Do not use crab or quack grass killer within 2 weeks of seeding or once grass is established. Spot spray these areas only.
Use liquid weed killer by spot spraying at the strength recommended by the product manufacturer.
Fertilizers or Seed Starters are not recommended.

Seeding a New Lawn:

Start with exposed soil. Prepare lawn as needed (till, level) and if problems are present, please consult us. Till in peat to reduced watering needs.
For clay soils - work in sand.
Mix seed with sand - 1 part seed to 10 parts sand. This is done to keep all the seed from dropping out of the spreader since the seed is so fine. Remember - IT IS BETTER TO GO AN AREA TWICE THAN NOT HAVE ENOUGH TO COVER THE ENTIRE AREA ONCE!
Using a spreader - scatter seed lightly to cover entire area changing direction on each pass. It is better to go over the area twice and change direction for each pass than to not have enough to go over area once. Some spreader designs may require taping over holes to reduce seed flow.
After seed is spread evenly, lightly rake seed into the top 1/2" of soil or cover seed with light mulch (sand, topsoil, hay, weed free grass clippings, straw, pine needles or burlap work well).
For Sloped Areas - cover the area with burlap or light mulch to prevent erosion, use any material which will deteriorate easily.
Using mulch over flat areas will also reduce moisture needs while seed is developing roots. Water lightly but frequently for the first 2 weeks - do not wash seed away.
Grass sprouts will appear in 1 week to 14 days but are very fine. Once the seed sprouts continue watering lightly, but deeply (watering twice a day for 15 minutes is better than watering an hour a day).
Continue to water for 1 month until roots are well established. Water as needed for the first season. Your lawn will begin to fill out in about 2 - 3 weeks in warm climates, 4 - 6 weeks if ground temps are below 50 degrees. A fully developed lawn will take 1 - 3 months to develop depending on climate and soil conditions.
Do not allow traffic on lawn areas when wet - particularly when new grass is sprouting.
For Winter Dormancy planting - follow the above instructions but either add an extra 1" mulch to protect seed from freeze drying over winters or plant with winter rye. NoMowGrass will sprout with spring rain and winter rye will not return un1es re-planted.

Seeding an Existing Lawn:

The percentage of germination will depend on how much seed actually reaches the soil.
Order enough seed to spread at a rate of 1LB per 750 sq ft. for Existing Lawns, Problem Lawns or Sloped Areas.
Mix 10 parts clean fine sand to 1 part seed and spread over entire area two or more times changing direction for each pass.
Water lightly, but frequently for the first weeks when rains do not assist.
Once sprouts have appeared do not water prior to mowing - only mow when lawn is dry.
Do not allow traffic on lawn areas when wet - particularly when new grass is sprouting
NoMowGrass will take over existing lawns when no bluegrass, crab or quack grass is present. Identify any problems prior to seeding over old lawns.
Reseed old lawns by mowing the existing lawn very short since it will not be mowed for several weeks.
Spread the seed and sand mixture and water well. DO NOT MOW YOUR LAWN FOR 3 WEEKS (this will allow the seed to sprout and establish roots).
Then, when you do mow, mulch your grass and set your mower at the highest setting. It will take a while for NoMow grass to completely take over your lawn even when further growing instructions are followed depending on the other type of grass present.
To help NoMow Grass take over existing lawns - do not let old grasses seed (bag when mowing); spot spraying old grasses with general herbicides also helps. Follow all manufacturers' instructions when using any chemical products
How fast No Mow Grass takes over depends on your soil conditions, competing grasses and climate. Most lawns will see old grasses being crowded out over time. Depending on the type of lawn being reseeded, NoMowGrass will take over in 1 - 3 seasons.

Continued Care:

The initial grass may grow upwards and may require a single mowing to begin side-ways growth.
Mixed grasses may require a light clipping every other month to every 3rd month depending on the preference of the appearance.
For NoMowGrass - once sideways growth has begun the only mowing required is for fall when mulching leaves is recommended.
Once NoMowGrass has weathered the first winter it will require little maintenance to encourage early greening up in Spring - water dry areas early.
In areas where freezing does not occur - water during dry winter months when rain does not assist.
To reduce watering needs - do not mow. This will increase self shading of soil and increase thick root growth to hold in moisture. If mowing is desired set mower at the highest setting and use mulching blades whenever possible.
To keep soils from compacting stay off wet lawns. For compacted soil, add a mix of sand and peat to the top inches and plant plugs from existing NoMowGrass 6" apart.
Reduce spreading grass by only mowing edges of lawn if appropriate.
Remove leaf debris and branches as needed.
Fall Care - Mulch leaves with mower and add a light layer of compost.
In future years - If grass is thinning or not growing properly, add a light layer of 1/3 peat, 1/3 sand and 1/3 compost mix and spread lightly over grass area (rake in if needed). Best to do in this in the Spring, however it can be done in the Fall before the ground freezes.

NoMowGrass Lawn Care Tips:

Spot spray using liquid herbicide on weeds and old grasses (follow manufacturer's instructions).
Aerating the natural way - spray lawn bi-yearly with a mix of _ cup stale beer and 3 dissolved packets of gelatin to 5 gallons water. Spray over entire lawn
Pet Spots - Feed dogs a small amount of tomato sauce to reduce acidity.
Bugs - Spray areas with a mix of 1/8 cup mint mouthwash to 10 gallons water. This eliminates fleas, some ants and flies.
Erosion Control - NoMowGrass will help to reduce erosion, but it is recommended that wash areas also be controlled by slowing fast moving water down by placing rocks and other plantings to slow down washing areas.
Deficient Soil - See our NoMowGrass.com website for alpine clover to amend soil with low nitrogen content.
Brown Spots - Reduce watering.
Clay Soil - Work in 2" sand into top of soil. Plant alpine clover and see NoMowGrass.com for natural soil aerating sprays.
Over Septic Systems - If nothing grows over a septic system, then gasses and heat are coming through the ground. Very little grows over this type of area and most grasses will not grow either.
Dog Running Areas - See NoMowGrass.com for special dog hardy traffic grass.
Weed and Feed at 1/2 - 1/4 strength 48 hours prior to rain.
NoMowGrass takes over lawns quickly if weed grasses are not present. Remove all crabgrass prior to planting.
If you do mow- set mower to highest setting. Do not mow during summer months to help lawns retain moisture.
Do not use crabgrass killer directly on NoMowGrass (bent grass).
Thatch problems - To reduce thatch try mixing 1/2 cup beer with 10 gallons water and spray area to increase microbial activity.
Winter Freeze Drying - Plant early where snow cover does not shelter grass from Artic winds. Winter plantings can be covered with a layer of mulch to protect from winter freeze drying.
Excessive moisture is making the grass go to seed frequently - add a 1/2" top layer of peat or sand (which ever is available) and rake over area lightly and evenly.