Skip to content
The Founders Reserve Lawn Care Bundle includes three key Jonathan Green products: a brown bag of soil food, a gold bag of grass seed mixture displaying a house illustration, and a blue bag of seeding and sodding fertilizer.
A bag of Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed sits on a manicured lawn, with a truck and trees in the background.
A bag of jonathan green "love your soil" natural soil food for lawns, part of the Fall Lawn Care Bundle, is displayed on a wooden surface with a clump of soil in front.
A bag of Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Sunny Lawns, ideal for seeding and sodding on a grassy background with flowers.
A map of the U.S. with the southern region highlighted in white, labeled "Where to Grow," appears over grass and flowers—perfect for showcasing Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed, ideal for drought resistance.

Founders Reserve Lawn Care Bundle

Write a Review

Price range: $149.99 through $313.99

- +
Find a Store Near You
What’s Included

The Founders Reserve Lawn Care Bundle includes everything you need for your fall or spring seeding project, whether you’re repairing summer damage, planting a new lawn, or overseeding to thicken up a thinning lawn.

Real Founders Reserve Results
slide-0
slide-1
slide-2
slide-3
Product Overview
The Jonathan Green Founders Reserve Bundle includes everything you need to establish a thick, healthy lawn this fall. Whether you're planting a new lawn or overseeding, this premium bundle combines Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed, Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer, and Love Your Soil® to give new grass the best possible start.

Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed is a limited-edition blend of elite tall fescues, perennial ryegrass, chewings fescue, and creeping red fescue. Designed for spring and fall seeding, it germinates in just 10–14 days and produces a dense, naturally dark green lawn with excellent drought tolerance and recovery from summer stress.

Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding provides essential nutrients to encourage fast germination and deep root development, helping young grass establish quickly.

Love Your Soil® is a gypsum-enhanced soil amendment that loosens compacted soil, improves water and nutrient movement, and promotes beneficial microbial activity for healthier roots and stronger turf.

Together, these three products create the ideal foundation for a thicker, greener, more resilient lawn.
Coverage Guide

The 5,000 sq. ft. Founder Reserve Lawn Care Bundle includes two 7 lb bags of Founder Reserve Grass Seed, one 15 lb bag of fertilizer, and one 15.5 lb bag of Love Your Soil. The 15,000 sq. ft. Founder Reserve Lawn Care Bundle includes one 25 lb bag and one 7 lb bag of Founder Reserve Grass Seed, one 45 lb bag of fertilizer, and one 46.5 lb bag of Love Your Soil.

Black Beauty® Founders Reserve:

Size
Overseeding
New Lawns
7 lb.
Up to 3,500 sq. ft.
Up to 1,750 sq. ft.
25 lb.
Up to 10,000 sq. ft.
Up to 5,000 sq. ft.

Love Your Soil® Coverage:

Size
Coverage Amount
15.5 lb.
Up to 5,000 sq. ft.
46.5 lb.
Up to 15,000 sq. ft.

Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding

Size
Coverage Amount
15 lb.
Up to 5,000 sq. ft.
45 lb.
Up to 15,000 sq. ft.
How Do I Calculate My Lawn Size? First measure the length and width of your lawn. Then multiply the length by the width and deduct the square footage of any non-lawn areas (landscape bed, patio, deck, pool, etc.) from the total. Now you know how much product you need to purchase!
Shipping & Returns

Shipping

  • Free ground shipping now available on orders of $75 or more! For smaller orders, shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
  • We ship orders the same day if placed by 2PM EST (later orders will be shipped the next day).
  • Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays.
  • Clothing items ship separately and do not contribute to the free shipping threshold.
  • We offer ground and expedited shipping.

Returns

  • We offer 30-day free returns for replacement or full refund for items that are damaged or defective (shipping included). If damaged by the carrier, please file a claim with them.
  • If your items have been used or aren’t in the original packaging, we will give you a refund (minus the cost of shipping) based on the condition of the product.

View our complete shipping and return policy. If you have questions about your order, please contact our customer service team at [email protected].

Don’t Forget These Essentials

  • Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed: Soft Blade and Soft Touch Tall Fescues, and Solar Kentucky Bluegrass Texas-Hybrid.

  • Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding: 12-18-8

  • Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed: 

    • For cool-season lawns, the best time to apply grass seed is in fall (between mid-August to mid-October), or in spring (between mid-March to mid-May). For grass seed to germinate, soil temperatures must be at least 55°F. Best root growth occurs between 55° and 70°. If soil temperatures are at or above 75°, seedling root establishment will not occur.

    Love Your Soil®: 

    • This product can be applied any time in spring, summer or fall, however we recommend applying it at the same time as seeding.

    Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding:

    • Apply the same day you seed or lay sod in fall (between mid-August to mid-October), or in spring (between mid-March to mid-May). For grass seed to germinate, soil temperatures must be at least 55°F, and air temperatures should not exceed 85°F.

     

  • Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed:

    • Our grass seed performs best in cool-season lawns, specifically areas in the Northern half of the United States. Refer to the coverage map in the photo gallery above for our recommended application areas.

    Love Your Soil® 

    • This product can be applied throughout the United States and perform well on both cool and warm-season lawns.

  • Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed: 10 – 14 Days

  • Black Beauty® Founder Reserve Grass Seed: 4+ hours of sunlight per day

  • All Jonathan Green grass seed is safe to apply around children and pets.

    After applying Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer, water your lawn to move the fertilizer to the roots. Once the grass has dried, people and pets are safe to re-enter the lawn.

    Love Your Soil® is a natural product, meaning it is safe for children and pets to re-enter the lawn immediately after application.

  • Yes, you can and should apply these products on the same day one after the other.

  • Always read and follow the product label before use.

     

    To view and download product labels, please visit the following product pages:

     

    Safety Data Sheets can be found at www.jonathangreen.com/safety-data-sheets-sds. If you have a specific question, do not hesitate to contact us.

Features You’ll Love

Get your seeding project off to a great start! The Founders Reserve Lawn Care Bundle sets you up for success with quick germinating grass seed, potassium rich fertilizer for deep roots, and a soil amendment to maintain healthy, balanced soil.

Our Most Advanced Turf-Type Tall Fescues & Elite Bluegrass.

Our Black Beauty® Founders Reserve is a limited edition grass seed mixture that represents the culmination of years of cutting edge turfgrass research and breeding. The Founders Reserve Mixture contains only the newest and most advanced turf-type tall fescues and elite Bluegrass varieties.
Our Most Advanced Turf-Type Tall Fescues & Elite Bluegrass.

Relieve Soil Compaction

Soil compaction can prevent grass plants from growing the deep strong roots needed to grow lush, green grass. Where core aeration only provides temporary relief, Love Your Soil uses the power of gypsum, a natural loosening agent to keep the soil loose and porous.
Relieve Soil Compaction

Nurture Grass Seedlings from the Start!

Give your new lawn what it needs to be amazing with Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding. Our specialized formula provides grass seedlings and sod the nutrients needed to grow a strong healthy lawn from the start.
Nurture Grass Seedlings from the Start!

How to Apply

Prepare

Mow

To ensure the seed reaches the soil, mow the lawn on the lowest setting and bag the clippings.

Rake

Use a metal rake to remove debris, rocks, and thatch that has built up. Rake vigorously to create grooves in the top layer of soil. Fill in any holes and level the ground with additional topsoil if necessary.

Apply

Set

To evenly distribute lawn care products, use a spreader suitable for your specific lawn size. Set the spreader according to the recommended setting on the packaging or use our Spreader Settings Tool above. Make sure to update the setting with each product you apply.

Amend

Before seeding, it’s important to prepare your soil for successful germination. Fill your spreader with Love Your Soil® and begin by applying the product around the perimeter of your lawn to create a turning area. Then, make even back-and-forth passes across the lawn, slightly overlapping each pass for complete coverage. Love Your Soil® helps loosen compacted soil, improves water and nutrient movement, and encourages beneficial microbial activity to create the ideal environment for healthy root development. Sweep any excess granules off hard surfaces and back onto the lawn.

Seed

Carefully read and follow all instructions on the product labels prior to application. Before spreading, calculate the amount of seed needed for the square footage of your lawn.

  • For new lawns:
    Start by filling the spreader with half of the grass seed. Apply the seed around the perimeter of the lawn to establish a turning area. Make straight passes back and forth across the length of the lawn in one direction (north to south) and then the remaining seed in a perpendicular direction (east to west) within the outlined area. Overlap slightly between passes and close the hopper when turning. Walk at a steady pace for even distribution. ​​This crisscross pattern ensures even coverage and helps prevent bare spots in new lawns.
  • For overseeding:
    Begin by spreading the seed along the perimeter of your lawn. Make straight passes back and forth across the length of the lawn in a mowing pattern until the entire area is covered. Overlap slightly between passes and close the hopper when turning. Walk at a steady pace for even distribution.
Rake

After seeding, gently rake the soil with a metal rake to incorporate the grass seed into the top quarter-inch of soil. This will improve seed-to-soil contact and promote germination.

Fertilize

Maximize seedling growth and root development by applying starter fertilizer along with the seed. Fill your spreader on a hard surface to avoid fertilizer burn. Start by applying fertilizer around the lawn’s perimeter to establish a turning area. Then, make back-and-forth passes within the outlined area, ensuring overlap for complete coverage. Sweep any excess granules off of hard surfaces and back onto the lawn.

Water

Immediately after applying, thoroughly water the area but not to the point of run-off or puddles.

Maintain

Water

Keep the soil consistently moist by watering lightly several times a day, or as needed, to prevent drying out. Avoid excessive watering that may cause pooling or runoff. Continue watering daily for a few weeks until the grass plants reach a height of 2 – 2.5 inches. As the grass seed germinates, gradually reduce the frequency of watering while increasing the amount applied to encourage deeper root growth.

Mow

Begin mowing when the new grass has reached a height of 3 – 4 inches. Make sure the mower has sharp blades. Be careful not to scalp the lawn, low mowing will stress the root system and encourage the growth of weeds.

Founders Reserve Lawn Care Bundle 5,000 sq. ft.
- +