A natural New England lawn — without the weekly mowing.
This mix provides a functional, native groundcover that reduces inputs while supporting soil health and resilience. While not a direct replacement for turfgrass, it offers a practical solution for landowners looking to transition to a more natural, low-maintenance landscape.
Mix Characteristics
Includes (#s/ac): Sedge, Prairie Oval (Shortbeak Sedge) (0.25), Sedge, troublesome (1.5), Sedge, Pointed Broom (Lance-Fruit Oval) (0.25), Bluestem, Little (VNS) (1.5). Created January 2026.
Seeding Rate: 3.5 PLS lbs/acre
Seeds per Square Foot: ~31
Height: 6–18” (varies with conditions and mowing)
Mowing: 1–2 times per year (or as desired)
Structure: Fine-textured sedge base with light bunchgrass component
Recommended Uses
- Low-mow lawn alternative
- Cabins, rural homes, and large properties
- Field edges and transition zones
- Areas where reduced maintenance is desired
- Not Recommended For
- High-traffic lawns or play areas
- Golf-course style turf applications
- Sites requiring uniform, manicured appearance
Establishment Notes
- Best established with firm seedbed and good seed-to-soil contact
- Can be drilled or broadcast (increase rate ~25–30% if broadcasting)
- Native sedges establish more slowly than turf—full development may take 1–2 growing seasons
- Mow high during establishment to control annual weeds
