INSTRUCTIONS for Planting and Maintenance
If you have access to water - you can plant anytime in the growing season. Mulching over seed helps hold in moisture during hot planting times.
If you do not have access to watering - the best times to plant are Spring and Fall.
Winter dormant planting will take advantage of less weeds sprouting and early spring time rains.
Be sure to cover raw seed to protect from dry-freezing over winter for best results mulch heavily.
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Planting a No Mow Grass lawn can be done any time ground temps are above 60 degrees and the ground can be worked. It germinates on cool nights. When planted during mid-summer or before winter - the seed will lay dormant until conditions are right.

  • Early Spring planting is recommended if the area can not be watered regularly once seeded.
  • Summer planting is recommended if watering the area is not a problem.
  • Fall planting is done when weeds present a constant problem.
  • Winter dormant plantings will germinate with Spring rains but need protection from winter freeze drying winds.
Do not add seed starters or fertilize the area prior to planting.
New Lawns - Start with exposed soil. Prepare lawn as needed (till, level) and if problems are present, please consult us. Till in peat for best results and to reduced watering needs.


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!

Work seed into top 1" of soil. Be prepared to water the area. Water the freshly seeded lawn if you do not get enough rain. Once the seed sprouts continue watering lightly but deeply (watering twice a day for 15 minutes is better than watering an hour a day). Once established there will be little need for watering since the thick root system holds moisture in. Once the grass becomes established, reduce watering to once per week then two weeks, and thereafter NoMowGrass only needs watering once per 2 -3 weeks during extended dry spells. Your lawn will begin to fill out in about 2 - 3 weeks in warm climates, 4 -6 if ground temps are below 50 degrees. Follow the instructions enclosed with the NoMowGrass for best care free growing results.


For hillsides - Increase coverage to 1LB per 750 SqFt. and cover seed with burlap, pine needles or straw to prevent washing away. The groundcover will deteriorate .

Instructions for Existing Lawns- The percentage of germination will depend on how much seed actually reaches the soil. Order enough to spread at a rate of 1LB pr 750 sq ft. for Existing Lawns, Problem Lawns or Sloped Areas. 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 (allowing 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. 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.


Keys to success: Do not walk on lawns when wet. It compacts the soil and damages the root system.
For problem soils try alpine clover. Clover helps amend the soil without chemicals. Plant with grass seed for best results.

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.
Complete instructions for planting come with each bag of seed.
Do not use crabgrass killer directly on 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. NEXT >
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