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Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Shady Lawns

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What’s Included

Bundle and save! The Jonathan Green Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Shady Lawns includes two essentials for any lawn seeding project, whether it’s seeding a new lawn or overseeding an existing lawn.

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Product Overview
The Jonathan Green Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Shady Lawns is the essential lawn care bundle. Whether you want to plant new grass seed or overseed to thicken up a thinning lawn, this lawn bundle gives you the necessary tools to get new grass seedlings off to a great start!

The Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Shady Lawns includes a shade tolerant grass seed mixture, Black Beauty® Dense Shade, great for areas in your lawn that experience little to no sun. It contains an expert mixture of three turfgrass varieties: tall and fine fescues and perennial ryegrass. Black Beauty® Dense Shade Grass Seed is perfect for planting in areas with large shady trees or areas where sunlight is obstructed by houses and other permanent structures.

In addition to our innovative Black Beauty® Dense Shade Grass Seed, this lawn care bundle includes Veri-Green Starter Lawn Fertilizer for Seeding and Sodding to give new grass seedlings a boost of nutrition for successful germination. It contains a phosphorus-rich formula to help new grass seedlings develop deep, dense roots, which helps your lawn endure harsh cold winters and long, hot summers. Use Veri-Green Starter Lawn Fertilizer for Seeding and Sodding the same day you seed to jumpstart grass development.
Coverage Guide

The 5,000 sq. ft. Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle comes with one 3 lb bag and one 7 lb bag of grass seed, and one 15 lb bag of fertilizer. The 15,000 sq. ft. Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle comes with one 25 lb bag of grass seed, and one 45 lb bag of fertilizer.

Black Beauty® Dense Shade Grass Seed Coverage:

Size
Overseeding
New Lawns
3 lb.
Up to 1,800 sq. ft.
Up to 900 sq. ft.
7 lb.
Up to 4,200 sq. ft.
Up to 2,100 sq. ft.
25 lb.
Up to 15,000 sq. ft.
Up to 7,500 sq. ft.

Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding Coverage:

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.
  • 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].

  • Black Beauty® Dense Shade contains tall and fine fescues & perennial ryegrass

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

  • Black Beauty® Dense Shade 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.

     

    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® Dense Shade 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.

     

    Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding: 

    • This product can be applied throughout the United States and performs well on both cool and warm-season lawns.
  • Black Beauty® Dense Shade Grass Seed: 14 – 21 days

  • Black Beauty® Dense Shade 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 Lawn Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding, 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.

  • Yes, you can and should apply both 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.

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Select the rate that best suits your lawn needs.

Depending on the type of product you selected there may only be one application rate.

Note: “New lawn” indicates that you are starting a lawn from bare dirt vs overseeding or applying product to an existing lawn.

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Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Shady Lawns

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Features You’ll Love

If growing grass in shaded areas proved unsuccessful in the past, look no further! Our Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Shady Lawns pairs shade-tolerant grass seed with nutrient-enhanced starter fertilizer to use for successful seeding of shady areas in your yard.

Shade-Tolerant Grass Seed

Seeding shaded areas can be challenging, but Black Beauty® Dense Shade Grass Seed makes it simple! Designed specifically to successfully grow around mature trees, shrubs, and areas where sunlight is limited.
Shade-Tolerant Grass Seed

Speed Up Germination

Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding gives your grass seedlings the kickstart they need to grow healthy and strong. Our innovative formula is enriched with phosphorus to encourage faster root and blade development.
Speed Up Germination

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.

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.

Seed & Fertilize

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.

Grass Seed & Fertilizer Bundle for Shady Lawns 5,000 sq. ft.
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