Waterwise Lawn Seed

Waterwise Lawn Seed is a mixture of four premium varieties of fine fescues for a fine-textured, lush lawn that needs a lot less maintenance than an average lawn. It will grow in both sun and shade and once established, requires less watering and less mowing than a traditional lawn. A wise choice for saving water!

LESS WATERING: The leaves of fine fescue plants are very thin and do not readily lose moisture to the air and so do not dry out as quickly as other species. Fine fescues also create extensive root systems, which source water and nutrients from the soil better than other turf grasses. As a result, less water (and less nutrients) will be needed once a Waterwise Lawn is established.

LESS MOWING: The fine fescues used in a Waterwise Lawn have been bred by turf grass scientists to be low-growing. That, coupled with less water and nutrient inputs, results in slower growth / shorter grass. Less mowing is required.
If left unmown, Waterwise grass blades will grow to about 8 inches and will lay over (seed-heads may also appear), resulting in a “swirling” appearance. It’s softer and less uniform than a traditional lawn.
If a more manicured look is desired, mow to a height of about 3 inches. When mowing, grass clippings should be mulched and left to return nutrients to the soil. In winter, under a lot of snow, a Waterwise Lawn will go dormant and brown. With little or no snow, it should stay green through the winter.

Overseeding can be done with Waterwise Lawn seed. If existing lawns are overseeded with Waterwise Lawn seed once or twice a season for several seasons, eventually the Waterwise Lawn will out-compete the existing lawn and become established. A Waterwise Lawn tolerates moderate traffic. As with any grass, if used in an area of high traffic, overseeding may be needed.