Fairlawn Shade Mix, 25 Lb Bag

• New seeding rate: 6 pounds per 1,000 square feet
• Over seeding rate: 3 pounds per 1,000 square feet

Oliger’s best selling shade mix

• This lawn seed mixture works well in light to medium shade. This mixture is both reasonably priced and requires no heavy fertilization! If tree roots are present, however, irrigation may be required. Seed mix contains:
  • Creeping Red Fescue (Improved Variety) – 40%
  • Chewing Fescue (Improved Variety) – 30%
  • Perennial Ryegrass (2 Improved Varieties) – 20%
  • Kentucky Bluegrass – 10%
• If you are looking for results, do not be tempted by less expensive mixes. Many of these less expensive mixes contain as much as 50-70% of the poorer performing Common Red Fescue. This is a 25-pound bag.

2. Does Fairlawn Shade Mix require heavy fertilization?
No, Fairlawn Shade Mix does not require heavy fertilization.

3. Are tree roots a concern when using Fairlawn Shade Mix?
Yes, if tree roots are present, irrigation may be required when using Fairlawn Shade Mix.

4. What is the recommended seeding rate for Fairlawn Shade Mix?
The recommended new seeding rate is 6 pounds per 1,000 square feet, and the recommended over seeding rate is 3 pounds per 1,000 square feet.

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