Whether you are patching an established lawn or creating a new lawn, seeding is a possible alternative to sod.

1. The cost of seeding can be more reasonable than sod
2. Seeding requires fewer tools and less effort
3. Seeding is easy to do yourself
4. Seeds can be blended to suit your needs and environment

TYPES OF SEEDS

BERMUDA: Bermuda grass, considered the “South’s Grass,” was brought to America from Africa via the Spaniards and is one of the most sun loving, warm season lawn and pasture grasses. It can be easily planted from seed, grows best in full sun, is drought resistant andsalt tolerant, can be mowed closely and provides a good “medium plus” lawn in the south. It requires a moderate amount of care, including watering and mowing. Bermuda grass is found extensively on lawns, golf courses, sporting fields, parks and pastures.

CENTIPEDE: Centipede grass, sometimes known as the lazy man’s grass, is native to China and Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing, creeping grass with short, upward-growing stems that resemble a centipede insect. It is well adapted to sandy, acidic, low fertility soils and requires low maintenance. It has a coarse texture and and survives mild cold temperatures by not going into a true dormancy. Centipede grass is a favorite of busy lawn growers because it does not need to be mowed frequently, it is drought tolerant, it remains green throughout the year in the south and it is aggressive enough to choke out weeds and other grasses.

RYE: Rye grasses were brought to the United States from Europe and are now grown throughout the country. They come in two basic types, annual and perennial, which can both be planted as a pure strain or used in mixtures. Rye grasses are bright green, fast growing and prolific. Annual rye grass is one of the most used seeds for lawn and pasture purposes and adapts well to many soils and climates. It has fast germination and is often used as a fill-in grass on slower growing permanent lawns. It is ideally suited for seasonal use as it is a one-season grass (September to May). In warm climates rye grass requires watering, fertilization and frequent mowing.

FESCUE: Fescue is a cool season grass that is easily seeded and is known for being shade tolerant, staying green all year, and  having very good drought resistance.

Jefferson Feed offers many other varieties of seeds as well as contractor blend