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Common Applications

This seed grass is employed in a variety of localities. Nothing provides a professional look and feel with long-term performance like Marathon® 1 for a home lawn or landscape project.

Residential lawns: Soft, green, and child-safe turf.
Commercial areas: Remains tidy, with low to no maintenance.
Parks and playgrounds: Manage heavy foot traffic.
Playgrounds: Bounces back after games and play.
Schools and Public spaces: Low maintenance and long lasting.
Hillsides and slopes: Assist in controlling erosion.

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Marathon 1 Grass Seed mix is a special blend of red, blue and fine fescue cultivars. It’s a fast grower, it stays green and lush all year long and it can take a lot of punishment from both weather and feet. This seed mix is designed to thrive well in most of Southern California and can be used on home lawns, parks or commercial landscapes.

Stays Green All Year

Whereas most warm-season grasses go dormant and turn brown once the weather turns cool, Marathon® will hold its green color throughout the cooler months that places like Southern California may experience.

Green in the spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Does a good job of maintaining a nice lawn all year.
Minimizes over-sowing in the winter.

Tolerates Heat and Drought

Marathon® 1 is deep-rooted and can extract water from dry soil. So that makes it a good choice for locales with water restrictions or steamy summers.

Requires less water once established.
Thrives in high summer heat.
Great at alleviating lawn stress during dry spells.

Grows Well in Shade and Sun

Marathon® 1 is adaptable and high-performing in both full sun and partial shade. It’s a good option for lawns with trees or buildings overhanging it.

Requires only 4 hours of sun per day.
Perfect for side yards and shady back yards.
Trails well under both low and high humidity conditions.

Handles Heavy Use

Marathon® 1 is built to last. It is often laid down in places where people walk on the grass or engage in sports, such as sports fields and family backyards.

Durable blades that combat wear.
Recovers quickly after damage.
Great for pets and kids.

Easy to Grow and Maintain

Marathon® 1 is simple to plant and maintain This seed can be planted in bare areas or over-seeded into existing lawns. It does need watering until established, but is low maintenance once it has been.

Planting Tips

For new lawns: 5 lb covers about 250 sq. ft.
For overseeding: 2–3 lb per 1,000 sq. ft.

Watering

Water gently 2–3 times per day until germination.
After that time, water deeply once or twice a week.

Mowing and Feeding

Now, when the grass grows up to the height of 3–4 inches, apply a balanced lawn food 3-4 times a year.
Do not apply too much fertilizer, which can damage the roots.

Disease and Pest Resistance

This grass seed features top-performing tall fescue varieties that have been developed for the North's cool season.

Marathon® 1 is highly disease-resistant compared to common lawn varieties. It is tolerant of brown patch and leaf spot, and resists the typical lawn pests.

More resistant to fungal diseases.
Pests will find it difficult to cause damage to strong roots.
The fewer problems there are, the healthier a lawn will be.

Summary

Marathon® 1 Grass Seed (5 lb) is a professionally blended mix of premium grass seed that's perfect for ordinary homeowners who just want to get a high-quality, professional-looking lawn fast. It’s simple to use, great in a variety of settings, and stands up to heat, drought, and traffic. This grass seed is capable of bringing a low-maintenance, beautiful new lawn for homes, parks, golf courses, and businesses with little effort.

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