Made In The Shade Grass Seed
Drought-tolerant and eco-friendly
Grow a tough turf
Made In The Shade Grass Seed from Natural Alternative® is perfect for lawns with areas of deep shade, growing in as little as two to four hours of sunlight. With a fine texture, this fescue and ryegrass seed blend grows in the shade in all planting zones and results in a bluish, green lawn.
Premium seed for thicker lawns
Made In The Shade Grass Seed is Blue Tag Certified and is bagged with zero weed filler, helping make sure your lawn grows tough and thick with the correct grass type. This seed selection requires little fertilizer and is not recommended for heavy traffic areas.
Product Information
Application Instructions
New Lawn: 4-6 lbs. per 1,000 square feet.
Existing Lawn: 2-3 lbs. per 1,000 square feet.
Make a pass vertically and then horizontally for new areas or lawns. For established lawns make only one pass. Grass grown under shady conditions should be allowed to grow to 4" before cutting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Made In The Shade Grass Seed is a blend of fescue and ryegrass seed, designed to grow in areas with deep shade and low sunlight, resulting in a bluish-green lawn. It is drought-tolerant, eco-friendly, and requires little maintenance.
Made In The Shade Grass Seed pairs well with Recuperator 7-10-4 Starter Fertilizer and a Handheld Broadcast Spreader & Seeder, both of which can be purchased on the website.
For new lawns, it is recommended to use 4-6 lbs. of Made In The Shade Grass Seed per 1,000 square feet. For existing lawns, 2-3 lbs. of seed per 1,000 square feet is recommended. When seeding, open the hopper halfway and make a pass vertically and then horizontally for new seedings. For established lawns, make only one pass.
No, Made In The Shade Grass Seed is not recommended for heavy traffic areas. It is designed for use in areas with deep shade and low sunlight and requires little fertilizer. It is Blue Tag Certified and bagged with zero weed filler to ensure the correct grass type grows, resulting in a thicker, tougher lawn.
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