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GRASS SEED MIXTURES

Looking for the perfect seed to put in your lawn?  De Bruyn Seed Store has a full line of grass seed to suit your lawn's needs. Sun, shade or a little bit of both, we've got your lawn covered. Check out the grass seed price list for the list of straight varieties that we carry.

West Michigan Sunny Lawn Mix   West Michigan Sun & Shade Lawn Mix      

West Michigan Shade Lawn Mix    West Michigan Premium Sunny Lawn Mix    

Athletic (Groundskeepers) Lawn    West Michigan Wear n Tear Lawn                        

West Michigan Fast Grow Lawn Mix     West Michigan Contractors Lawn Mix      

MDOT State Roadside Lawn           MDOT Class A Municipal Lawn Mix      

SUMMARY of RECOMMENDED LAWN TURF GRASSES

West Michigan Sunny Lawn Mixture

60% Kentucky Bluegrass

40% V.I.P. Perennial Ryegrass Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Perennial Ryegrasses)

Designed for high aesthetic appeal in maintained areas under a broad spectrum of environmental conditions. The fine-texture, dark green grasses form a dense turf. Blends well with most commercial sod. A mowing height of 2" is recommended, along with a minimum of 4 fertilizer applications per year.

West Michigan Sun & Shade Lawn Mixture

30% Kentucky Bluegrass

30% Turf Gem II Tall Fescue Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Tall Fescues)

40% V.I.P. Perennial Ryegrass Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Perennial Ryegrasses)

Versatile mixture that will establish quickly and perform well in both sun and shade. With three to four fertilizer applications per year, this will produce a turf of good color and density. This is  the best selection when one  product is to be used for a variety of sites and conditions. A mowing height of 2" is recommended.

West Michigan Shade Lawn Mixture

40% Turf Gem II Tall Fescue Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Tall Fescues)

10% Kentucky Bluegrass

10% POA Trivialis

40% V.I.P. Perennial Ryegrass Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Perennial Ryegrasses)

This mixture is formulated to provide a good quality lawn in moderate to dense shade, as well as in areas that are transitional from shade to light. Maximum performance will occur in areas with shade of less than 50% of the day. This mixture will perform well in damp areas, but excessive moisture should be avoided. Responds well to a medium intensity fertilizer program, and a mowing height of 2" is recommended. The fescue adds drought tolerance to this mixture.

West Michigan Premium Sunny Lawn Mixture

70% True Blue Kentucky Bluegrass Blend (This is a blend of 3 of the top ranked Kentucky Bluegrasses)

30% V.I.P. Perennial Ryegrass Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Perennial Ryegrasses)

Superior combination of improved Kentucky Bluegrasses and improved perennial ryegrasses. It is designed for maximum aesthetic appeal in well maintained areas. The varieties are carefully selected for consistent color and growth habits for continued performance throughout the growing season. Intense color and density can be achieved with 4 to 5 fertilizer application per year.

Athletic (Groundskeeper's) Lawn Mixture

60% V.I.P. Perennial Ryegrass Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Perennial Ryegrasses)

40% True Blue Kentucky Bluegrass Blend (This is a blend of 3 of the top ranked Kentucky Bluegrasses)

 This produces a durable, premium turf with excellent tolerance to wear and divots, cleats, vehicles or a group of noisy 8 year olds. It establishes rapidly, which helps reduce the competition from emerging weeds. The improved cultivars used to make this a dark green color with good disease resistance.  Excellent for over-seeding an established lawn. A mowing height of 1" to 2" is recommended.

West Michigan Wear n' Tear Lawn Mixture

20% Kentucky Bluegrass

40% Turf Gem II Tall Fescue Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Tall Fescues)

20% Perennial Ryegrass

20% Annual Ryegrass

Economical mixture of turf grasses that produces a functional lawn requiring only minimal levels of maintenance. It produces a solid stand capable of withstanding traffic. In addition, it provides good ground cover in moist soils, in both sunny and shady areas. Also, its quick germination recommends this for slopes and other special situations. Mower heights should be maintained at 2" to 3" to maximize density, drought resistance and protection from weed encroachment.

West Michigan Fast Grow Lawn Mixture

50% Perennial Ryegrass

20% Kentucky Bluegrass

15% Turf Gem II Tall Fescue Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Tall Fescues)

15% Annual Ryegrass

This forms a medium textured lawn of good shoot density and uniformity. Since it establishes so quickly, it is extensively used for over-seeding, and for erosion control. Perfect for those who want a low maintenance lawn quickly. A mowing height of 1" to 2" will decrease weed competition and provide good performance.

West Michigan Contractors Lawn Mixture

50% Annual Ryegrass

35% Perennial Ryegrass

10% Turf Gem II Tall Fescue Blend (This is a blend of 3 to 4 of the top ranked Tall Fescues)

5% Kentucky Bluegrass

An economical choice for a fast establishing, temporary turf. Great for slopes, hillsides or banks of ponds. Due to its rapid germination, it decreases  weed competition. Also can be used as an inexpensive pasture mix. A low maintenance lawn that should be mowed at a height of 2".

MDOT State Roadside Lawn Mixture

50% Perennial Ryegrass

35% Creeping Red Fescue

15% Kentucky Bluegrass

Developed by the Michigan Department of Transportation for a low maintenance turf near areas of heavy traffic. Germinates quickly, so can also be used as erosion control. Keep mowing height at 2" to 3".

MDOT Class A Municipal Lawn Mixture

40% Creeping Red Fescue

30% Kentucky Bluegrass

30% Perennial Ryegrass

Developed by the Michigan Department of Transportation as a low maintenance, drought tolerant lawn mixture. Can be used where sprinkling is not an option, such as a large park or lawn area. Will germinate fairly rapidly, so can also be used for erosion control. Keep mowing height at 2" to 3".

 SUMMARY of RECOMMENDED LAWN TURF GRASSES

  KENTUCKY BLUEGRASS PERENNIAL RYEGRASS CREEPING FESCUE TURF TYPE TALL FESCUE TALL FESCUE
SPEED of GERMINATION Slow, 10 to 28 days Fast, 5 to 10 days Moderate, 7 to 14 days Moderate, 7 to 14 days Moderate, 7 to 14 days
SPEED of MATURITY Slow, 10 to 16 weeks Fast, 5 to 8 weeks Slow, 8 to 12 weeks Moderate, 7 to 10 weeks Moderate, 8 to 12 weeks
WEAR TOLERANCE Excellent Good Good Excellent Excellent
SPREADING ABILITY Excellent, by rhizomes Poor, bunch type Good, by rhizomes Good, bunch type Good, bunch type
TEXTURE Medium Medium Fine Medium Coarse
FERTILITY REQUIREMENTS Medium to High Medium Low Low Low
SEEDING RATE for  1,000 sq. ft. 2 to 4 lb. 3 to 5 lb. 4 to 5 lb. 4 to 5 lb. 6 to 10 lb.

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DE BRUYN SEED STORE   101 EAST WASHINGTON   ZEELAND, MICHIGAN   49464   616-772-2316  FAX 616-772-0011  debruynseed@att.net