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Mix grasses for lawn health
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What seed should I plant for the best results?
Mix grasses for lawn health
Nature detests monospecific cultures, and a lawn with a single species and variety of grass is monospecific. For a long lived, lower maintenance lawn, select a mix of grass species and varieties. Most seed companies have already done their homework and mixed the seeds for you. But you can also 'roll your own' and buy pure seed packages. Just blend these together in the proportions you want, and plant as usual.
