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| So I am a huge fan of researching before taking on a new project or buying an expensive item. I have spent months now researching overseeding and I have to say I am officially on information overload with the amount of different opinions I have read...I need help!
So this is the big overseeding weekend for me. I have the core aerator rented for saturday, have my Lesco seed, Lesco starter, some peat moss, compost, straw and irrigation setup. As far as how to do it I feel I am fully prepared....but...I am swaying on the seed now after reading some more. I purchased Lesco DoubleEagle PR because of all the positive feedback I have read here and elsewhere however I am starting to sway and want to go to a KBG. I know most people will say to def go with the KBG but my problem is I am having trouble finding a solid KBG seed, no Lesco near me and my local HD just has some small bags of the Scotts water retention KBG that is like 92% inert matter (blah). My front and backyard pretty much get full sun all day. Am I overreacting? Will the PR be a solid grass choice and give me a nice clean/beautiful lawn (with the proper care) or is KBG that much better? Will planting the PR now let it fully make it through the winter with hopefully only some patch repair next spring? I need to get it done this weekend as my schedule is packed later and it will also start getting too late into the season before I find another weekend that works. Thank you all for your help! |
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| So just found out I have a John Deere close by, gave them a call and they do have the 100% blue in stock. Should I return my PR and go with the 100% blue or go with the Double Eagle Plus which he said is 30% Blue or just stick with the PR. Im in Northern NJ and I would say 90% of my yard is full sun. Looks like I now have more options than I thought. Thanks again! |
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- Posted by bassplayer7 6 (My Page) on Fri, Sep 9, 11 at 18:29
| I don't have any idea on the PR, but I've heard from other informed people that it is a good grass, if you can get past the gray rot. Some of the newer cultivars are more resistant to it, though. Many people in your area love KBG. Both types make a beautiful lawn. Keep in mind your application rate on the KBG is going to be much lower then rye, because the seed is smaller. I personally would recommend KBG, though. |
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| They both have their pluses and minuses. PR will germinate in a few days, and be ready for mowing in about 3 weeks. It's fairly easy to seed a PR lawn. KBG will take much longer and it's first few months can be a bit trying. Don't expect a KBG lawn to look its best until next year, and some people say three years. PR is a bunch type grass, and any spots that die will remain bare until you reseed (unless you use the new spreading PR). KBG spreads via rhizomes, and will fill in bare areas. They both have disease issues, so it's a push there. PR is a nice dark green, so is KBG, but certain cultivars are darker, and have a bluish component. They both need water and fertilizer to look their best, maybe a bit more for KBG, but it's not a significant difference. KBG can go dormant for long periods in the summer in conditions of drought and heat. PR's dormancy is short and death soon follows. Both like full sun, but KBG is a bit more shade tolerant on the whole, some cultivars have above average shade tolerance. Personally I don't like mixing PR and KBG for a few reasons. If you have the right conditions, and you don't mind spending time on your lawn, KBG is the way to go. PR takes work too, but not as much, and if it thins out you can overseed and get results in a month. If you do go KBG the Lesco blend is probably fine, but true lawn nuts prefer to pick their own cultivars. |
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| Thank you both for your responses. Timeco, that was an excellent side by side of the two that really brought everything I have read into perspective. Thank you! I did my overseeding yesterday...man was that a long day! I ended up going with the PR aside from the recommendations but I have to say that Timeco your explanation definitely made me feel more confident in my decision. I mainly just went with the PR for the faster germination and easier care if I need to patch etc. If necessary I dont even mind doing a light overseeding every fall. I will post an update on how the lawn is doing once it comes in. Thanks! |
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