Lawn Starter Kit
$249.99
What’s Included
The perfect kit for lawn care beginners and experts alike! The Jonathan Green Lawn Starter Kit includes all the essentials needed to overseed an established lawn or to start a new one. Covers up to 5000 sq. ft.
Real Black Beauty Ultra Lawns
Product Overview
Transform your lawn with our most popular grass seed mixture, Black Beauty® Ultra. It contains an expert mixture of three turfgrass varieties: tall fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, and perennial ryegrass. Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed grows naturally dark green turf with a waxy protective coating on the leaf, similar to the skin of an apple. With quick germination in just 7 - 14 days, you’ll grow grass that can tolerate high traffic, is drought tolerant, and lasts for years to come!
In addition to Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed, the Lawn Starter Kit comes with 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 (12-18-8) to help new grass seedlings develop deep, dense roots, which helps your lawn endure harsh cold winters and long, hot summers. Apply Veri-Green Starter Lawn Fertilizer for Seeding and Sodding the same day you seed to jumpstart grass development.
To ensure that you achieve a flawlessly consistent lawn, we’ve included the Jonathan Green Standard Broadcast Spreader in the Lawn Starter Kit. Precisely spread grass seed, lawn fertilizers, weed control, and more. Our Standard Broadcast Spreader has a 10-foot swath, helping you to easily spread product over larger yards. Our user-friendly design helps to eliminate back fatigue and includes large, 9-inch rubber tires for easy pushing.
Coverage Guide
The Lawn Starter Kit comes with two 7 lb bags of grass seed, one 15 lb bag of starter fertilizer, and a Standard Broadcast Spreader to cover 5,000 sq. ft.
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed Coverage:
Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding Coverage:
Standard Broadcast Spreader 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 orders@jonathangreen.com.
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Grass Type(s)
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed contains Tall fescues, Kentucky bluegrass, & perennial ryegrass.
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Fertilizer Analysis
Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding: 12-18-8
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When to Apply
Black Beauty® Ultra 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, and air temperatures should not exceed 85°F.
Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding:
- Apply the same day you seed or lay sod.
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Where to Apply
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed:
- Our grass seed performs best in the cool-season grass region, 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.
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Germination Rate
Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed: 7 – 14 days
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Sunlight Requirements
6+ hours of sunlight per day
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Safe for Children & Pets
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.
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Can Be Applied Together
Yes, you can and should apply both products on the same day one after the other.
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Hopper Capacity
Jonathan Green Standard Broadcast Spreader: 40 lbs of product
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Broadcast Width
Jonathan Green Standard Broadcast Spreader: 10 ft.
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Product Label
Always read and follow the product label before use.
To view and download product labels, please visit the following product pages:
- Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed
- Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding
- Jonathan Green Standard Broadcast Spreader
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.
Product
Manufacturer
Spreader
Model
Rate
Product
Step 1/4
What product are you applying?
Select the type of product.
Manufacturer
Step 1/4
Who makes your spreader?
Don’t see your spreader here? Contact the manufacturer or review your spreader’s manual.
Spreader
Model
Step 3/4
What is the model of your spreader?
Don’t see your spreader model here? Contact the manufacturer or review your spreader’s manual.
Rate
Step 4/4
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.
Features You’ll Love
Premium Cool-Season Grass Seed
Speed Up Germination
Easy-To-Use Spreader
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.
