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Two bags of Jonathan Green Veri-Green grass seed and Black Beauty Ultra grass seed and a blue broadcast spreader comprise a Small Lawn Starter Kit on a white background.
A Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra grass seed starter kit featuring a bag of Jonathan Green Black Beauty Ultra grass seed next to a blue hand spreader on grass.
Two bags of Jonathan Green grass seed, one labeled "Veri-Green" and the other "Black Beauty Ultra," form a Small Lawn Starter Kit, placed on grass in sunlight.
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Small Lawn Starter Kit

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What’s Included

The perfect kit for lawn care beginners! The Jonathan Green Small Lawn Starter Kit includes essentials for those who have a small space and want to successfully plant and grow a nice lawn.

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Product Overview
The Jonathan Green Small Lawn Starter Kit is the ideal lawn care starter kit for beginners who want to seed a small lawn or area in their yard. This bundle gives you the ability to plant and grow a beautiful lawn in a small space, without having to skimp on quality. If you’ve been wanting to spruce up a small space in your yard, but didn’t know how or what to use, this lawn bundle gives you the tools you’ll need to get started!

The Small Lawn Starter Kit includes our most popular grass seed mixture, Black Beauty® Ultra, great for quickly filling bare spots in thinning lawns and fast-establishment for newly seeded lawns. 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 boasts a gorgeous green hue, withstands the elements, and lasts for years to come!

In addition to our innovative Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed, The Small Lawn Starter Kit 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.

The Small Lawn Starter Kit also includes the Jonathan Green Hand Spreader to precisely spread grass seed, lawn fertilizers, weed control, and more onto a small lawn. The lightweight, user-friendly design helps you apply lawn care products with efficiency and ease.
Coverage Guide

The Small Lawn Starter Kit comes with one 7 lb bag of grass seed, one 5 lb bag of starter fertilizer, and a Hand Spreader to cover 1,500 sq. ft.

Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed:

Size
Overseeding
New Lawns
7 lb.
Up to 2,800 sq. ft.
Up to 1,400 sq. ft.

Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding:

Size
Coverage Amount
5 lb.
Up to 1,500 sq. ft.

Jonathan Green Hand Spreader:

Size
Coverage Amount
5 lbs. of product.
Up to 1,500 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].

Don’t Forget These Essentials

  • Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed contains tall fescues, Kentucky bluegrass & perennial ryegrass.

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

  • 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. 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.

  • Black Beauty® Ultra 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® Ultra Grass Seed: 7 – 14 days

  • 6+ 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 these products on the same day one after the other.

  • Jonathan Green Hand Spreader: 5 lbs of product

  • Jonathan Green Hand Spreader: 10 ft.

  • 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

The Small Lawn Starter Kit makes it simple to plant a new small lawn you’ll love in no time! If you have a small lawn and want to spruce it up, this bundle gives you the right tools to get started.

Seed Small Areas with Ease

Black Beauty® Ultra Grass Seed combines the best of three types of cool-season grasses - Black Beauty tall fescues, perennial ryegrass, and Kentucky bluegrass - for fast germination, high traffic durability and uniform growth.
Seed Small Areas with Ease

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

Lightweight Hand Spreader

Spreading seed is a breeze with the state-of-the-art Jonathan Green Hand Spreader! Our hand spreader features an ergonomic handle for comfortability and precise application on lawns, gardens, driveways, and sidewalks
Lightweight Hand 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 to a small lawn space, we recommend using a Jonathan Green Hand Spreader. 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.

Fill the Jonathan Green Hand Spreader with product, no more than 1 inch from the top of the hopper.

To begin spreading, squeeze the trigger to open the port/hole at the bottom of the hand spreader. Crank the handle clockwise to disperse the product.

While spreading the product, walk at an even brisk pace, turning the crank steadily to evenly distribute the product.

When making turns or stopping, release the trigger to close the port.

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 Veri-Green Starter Fertilizer for Seeding & Sodding along with the seed. Fill your spreader on a hard surface to avoid fertilizer burn. 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.

Small Lawn Starter Kit 1,500 sq. ft.
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