{"title":"Alternative Turf Grass","description":"\u003cp\u003eLow-growing and lower-maintenance grass seed choices for lawn alternatives. Compare each product's species, seed origin, light and moisture needs before choosing a blend or individual grass. Eco-Mow is a non-native fescue blend; Buffalo Grass is offered as named varieties and is best suited to sunny, well-drained sites.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eco-mow-turf-low-maintenance-lawn-blend","title":"Eco-Mow Low-Maintenance Grass Seed Blend","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nc-product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce routine lawn maintenance with Eco-Mow, a blend of hard, Chewings, creeping red and sheep fescues. It suits lawn and naturalized turf settings where lower mowing, watering and fertilizer inputs are priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a relaxed, unmown appearance or maintain a turf finish at about 3 inches. Fine fescues tolerate some shade, but dense shade, persistent wetness and heavy wear can limit performance. Seed heads may rise above the foliage, so an unmown lawn does not have one guaranteed height. This fine-fescue lawn blend is not an all-native prairie mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSite conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade, with performance depending on site and cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil moisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately to well-drained soils; avoid persistently saturated areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeeding and care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplied product directions list \u003cstrong\u003e5–8 lb per 1,000 ft² for new seeding\u003c\/strong\u003e (217.8–348.5 lb\/acre) and \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 lb per 1,000 ft² for overseeding\u003c\/strong\u003e (130.7–174.2 lb\/acre). Confirm the rate for the current blend and site before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate-summer establishment can suit northern Midwest conditions. Keep the seedbed moist during germination and follow site-specific timing and care instructions. For general fine-fescue management, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/extension.umn.edu\/garden-and-home\/yard-and-garden\/lawns-and-landscapes-in-minnesota\/planting-and-maintaining-a-fine-fescue-lawn\"\u003eUniversity of Minnesota Extension guidance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBlend composition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nc-mix-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eListed proportion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChewings fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCreeping red fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheep fescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/naturalcommunities.net\/pages\/eco-mow-turf-seed-specifications\"\u003eView the published blend specification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrdering details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListed options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb.; 25 lbs.; 50 lbs..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease specify any mixing instructions when ordering. Species and proportions may vary with availability; confirm the agreed recipe, quantity and seed-quality basis for your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Natural Communities LLC","offers":[{"title":"1 lb.","offer_id":52495144845543,"sku":"No-Mow Lawn Mix","price":14.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 lbs.","offer_id":31513021317259,"sku":"No-Mow Lawn Mix","price":266.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lbs.","offer_id":50886978928871,"sku":"No-Mow Lawn Mix","price":533.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8825\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_09738fd6-1013-4944-bd7a-2de007d58d42.png?v=1789250695"},{"product_id":"bouteloua-dactyloides-buffalo-grass-seed","title":"Bouteloua dactyloides (Buffalo Grass) Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBouteloua dactyloides\u003c\/em\u003e (buffalograss) is a low-growing, warm-season grass for a sunny alternative lawn. Once established, it tolerates drought and generally needs less mowing and supplemental water than conventional cool-season turf. It spreads by short aboveground runners to form a soft, fine-textured cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your cultivar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘Bowie’:\u003c\/strong\u003e A seeded turf cultivar released in 2001, with medium-green color, fine leaves, and good turf density. Choose it for a classic buffalograss lawn appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e‘Sundancer’:\u003c\/strong\u003e A newer seeded turf cultivar selected for improved color, cover, density, and establishment. Choose it when faster establishment and a fuller turf appearance are priorities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite and season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in full sun on a well-prepared, weed-free site. Seed when soil is warm, and water through establishment. As a warm-season grass, it greens up later in spring and turns straw-colored in winter. These named turf cultivars are suited to lawn alternatives; check provenance requirements before using them in local-ecotype prairie restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed minimum:\u003c\/strong\u003e $30 of Buffalo Grass seed per order. You can combine ‘Bowie’ and ‘Sundancer’ options to reach the minimum. For example, two 0.5 lb packages of ‘Bowie’ total $35.72.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a 0.5 or 1 lb \u003cabbr title=\"Pure Live Seed\"\u003ePLS\u003c\/abbr\u003e quantity. PLS reflects viable seed after purity and germination are accounted for. Availability is subject to confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Communities LLC","offers":[{"title":"‘Bowie’ \/ 0.5 lbs PLS","offer_id":52710827983079,"sku":"BOUDAC-BOWIE-SS-05","price":17.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"‘Bowie’ \/ 1 lbs PLS","offer_id":52710828015847,"sku":"BOUDAC-BOWIE-SS-1","price":35.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"‘Sundancer’ \/ 0.5 lbs PLS","offer_id":52710828048615,"sku":"BOUDAC-SUNDANCER-SS-05","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"‘Sundancer’ \/ 1 lbs PLS","offer_id":52710828081383,"sku":"BOUDAC-SUNDANCER-SS-1","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8825\/files\/buffalograss-turf-texture-public-domain_8b1fbf4a-4536-4bff-8c52-753409aab537.jpg?v=1790644297"}],"url":"https:\/\/naturalcommunities.net\/collections\/alternative-turf-grass.oembed","provider":"Natural Communities LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}