Black Beauty® Founders Reserve Grass Seed
Price range: $27.99 through $139.99
- Grows a superior lawn in both sunny and shady areas
- Shiny dark-green color because of the waxy coating
- The grass leaves have a waxy coating which preserves moisture in the plant
- The roots grow up to four feet deep into the soil, gaining moisture
- Looks like a sodded Bluegrass lawn, but needs less care
- Germinates in 14 – 21 days
Real Founders Reserve Lawns
Product Overview
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 variety. Until now, Black Beauty Founders Reserve grass seed has only been grown by professional sod growers. Many of whom say that it grows the most beautiful lawn they have ever seen. If you desire the best of the best in your lawn, plant Black Beauty Founders Reserve.
Coverage Guide
Coverage:
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.
- 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].
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Grass Type(s)
Soft Blade and Soft Touch Tall Fescues, and Solar Kentucky Bluegrass Texas Hybrid.
When to Apply
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.Sunlight Requirements
6+ hours of sunlight per day
Traffic Tolerance
Black Beauty® Founders Reserve can withstand heavy traffic
Germination Rate
14 – 21 days
Use With Other Products
Founders Reserve grass seed can be applied with any of our soil amendments, or straight fertilizers. We do not recommend applying grass seed with any weed controls. You must wait at least 30 days to seed after applying weed control. For a full list of wait times, visit this FAQ page.
Watering Tips
- For best germination, water seeded areas twice a day, for 5 – 10 minutes to keep the seedbed moist. Continue watering daily for a few weeks until the grass plants reach a height of 2 – 2.5 inches.
- A good rule of thumb for established lawns, is to give them one inch of water per week including rainfall. To avoid your lawn going dormant in the summer, you may need to increase your watering rate.
Mowing Tips
- Begin mowing your new lawn when the new grass has reached a height of 3 – 4 inches.
- Be careful not to scalp your lawn, as low mowing will stress the root system and encourage the growth of weeds. When mowing, only take off the top third of the grass blade.
Shelf Life
Our recommendations for storing your grass seed:
Place it in a cool dry place, off of the ground, out of direct sunlight, and keep it away from moisture. Under these conditions, grass seed will last at least two years.
Product Label
Always read and follow the product label before use.
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.
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Features You’ll Love
Heat Tolerant Grass Seed Mixture
Beautiful Uniform Leaf Blade Texture
Requires Less Water and Fertilizer
How to Seed
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.
Amend
Test your soil pH to check that it is in a healthy range for grass plants to grow. Optimal pH for cool-season lawns is 6.2 to 7.0. For soils with a pH below 6.2, use Jonathan Green Mag-I-Cal® Plus for Lawns in Acidic & Hard Soil to rapidly raise soil pH. For a pH above 7.0, use Mag-I-Cal® Plus for Lawns in Alkaline & Hard Soil to lower soil pH.
Apply
Set
To evenly distribute grass seed, 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.
Spread
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 seeding, 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.
