MA SM01 Native Low-Mow Lawn Alternative


A natural New England lawn — without the weekly mowing.

 

  • Low maintenance — drought-tolerant, low-input, no fertilizer required
  • Pollinator-friendly — small % native flowers feed bees & butterflies
  • Handles shade + poor soils — ideal for coastal yards, camps & rural homes
  • Softer & more natural than turfgrass — stays green with less water

Where It Works Best

  • Coastal towns, Cape & Islands
  • Shaded yards + naturalized lawn borders
  • Around camp properties, orchards & pollinator gardens

Seeding Rate

Wildrye, Canada (VNS) (3), Wildrye, Virginia  (2), Bergamot, Wild (Prairie Beebalm) (0.3), Primrose, Common Evening (0.3), Susan, Black-eyed (0.2), Bluestem, Little (VNS) (6), Alexander, Golden (0.2). Created January 2026.

  • 12–18 lbs/acre
  • 3–5 lbs / 1,000 sq ft (pick higher for fuller lawn density)

Install Notes

  • Mow existing lawn low, remove thatch, and drill or broadcast over loosened soil
  • Roll or press-seed for best soil/seed contact
  • First season: irrigate lightly 2–3×/week until established
  • After establishment: mow only 2–4× per year or not at all

How much seed would you like to purchase?

(500.0 acres available)