A lawn is a long-term investment, and the seed you buy is an important element in its success.

• Choose a species best adapted to your environment and the use of the site.
• Read seed package labels carefully so you can make an informed decision.

Blends and mixtures

Grass seed may be packaged as a single species, but more often is sold as a blend of two or more varieties of the same species or as a mixture of two or more different species. Because grass species vary in their tolerance to sun, shade, resistance to disease, and other factors, a blend or mixture of grass seeds usually produces a healthier stand than planting a single grass species. Mixtures usually include sun-adapted and shade-tolerant species.