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If I can’t find an answer in your FAQ or I need help installing my lawn, what should I do?
Q: If I can’t find an answer in your FAQ or I need help installing my lawn, what should I do?A: If you need technical assistance or help installing your Pearl’s Premium lawn, contact us.
Will Pearl's Premium spread into my garden or neighbor’s lawn?
Q: Will Pearl's Premium spread into my garden or neighbor’s lawn?A: No, Pearl's Premium stays where you put it. To keep rain from moving the seeds down a slope before they become established, roll the seeds into the soil with an empty roller, lightly rake them into the soil or hydro-seed to...
Can I over-seed Pearl's Premium into my existing lawn and weeds?
Q: Can I over-seed it into my existing lawn and weeds?A: Yes, you can over-seed your existing lawn with Pearl's Premium, and it will outcompete the existing lawn over time. Follow our instructions for existing lawns closely to establish the Pearl's Premium and be sure to...
I have some other grass seed left over; can I mix that with the Pearl’s Premium to use it up?
Q: I have some other grass seed left over; can I mix that with the Pearl’s Premium to use it up?A: This isn’t a good idea, since the Pearl’s Premium blends have been carefully selected for certain features—very slow growth, drought tolerance and insect resistance—that other seeds do...
How much Pearl's Premium seed should I use?
Q: How much grass seed should I use?A: Spread grass seed at a concentration of 15-20 seeds per inch (this equates to 5 pounds for every 1,000 square feet). Use a more concentrated application of 25-30 seeds per inch (this equates to 7-8 pounds seed per 1,000 sq feet) to out-compete weeds or...
How long will it take for my existing lawn to transition to a Pearl’s Premium lawn if I over-seed without first removing or tearing up my existing lawn?
Q: How long will it take for my existing lawn to transition to a Pearl’s Premium lawn if I over-seed without first removing or tearing up my existing lawn?A: If you follow the Installation and Maintenance instructions closely, and over-seed again the following season, you should...
Should we get our soil tested before we do anything?
Q: Should we get our soil tested before we do anything?A: A soil test is a good idea. If your soil is depleted or compacted or you have telltale signs of poor soil (excessive weeds, moss, etc), your soil may not support healthy lawn growth. Your local state agricultural extension or...
If our soil is bad, what should we do? Will application of lime and aeration do the trick?
Q: If our soil is bad, what should we do? Will application of lime and aeration do the trick?A: A soil test is a good first step. If your soil is depleted or compacted or shows telltale signs (excessive weeds, moss, etc.), it may need more work. Healthy soil should have a neutral...
How much water should I give my new lawn to get it established?
Q: How much water should I give my new lawn to get it established? A: Start your lawn on the weekend or when ever you have the time to observe your watering. The new lawn should stay moist all day (tip: look for telltale dark, moist soil) but should not have puddles over night...
Is it really true that I can mow just once a month?
Q: Is it really true that I can mow just once a month? A: Yes, Pearl's Premium has been researched and developed to grow slowly. We recommend that you allow your Pearl’s Premium lawn to grow to 4 inches tall before you cut back to 3 inches, and that you only mow 1/3 of the height of the grass at...
