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JRK Sandy Soil Mix

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The JRK Sandy Soil Mix is the best mix for areas with sandy soil and a lack of moisture. This JRK mix is also good for sun and partial shade areas that where low maintenance is a must.

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We have a wide range of grass seed blends formulated to solve a plethora of landscaping problems, wants & needs. Our JRK Seed grass seed mixes are formulated specifically for weather and soil conditions of the upper U.S. Midwest region. The seed you know will grow! Our turf experts strive to deliver superior seed, product, and overall experience to all of our customers. 

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The JRK Sandy Soil Mix is the best mix for areas with sandy soil and a lack of moisture. This JRK mix is also good for sun and partial shade areas that where low maintenance is a must.

Seeding Rates:

New Lawns: 5 - 7 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.

Overseeding: 4 - 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.

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Application Rate 5 - 7 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.
Application Rate 4 - 5 lbs. per 1000 sq. ft.
Brand JRK Seed and Turf Supply

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If your lawn has dog damage, put down some gypsum and soak it all through for at least 6 hours till saturation point. After that you can rake away the dead grass and reseed as normal.
There are many correct ways to Aerate, the least invasive way is biological aeration with C20. You can also do a mechanical core aeration, lay down a layer of compost and gypsum, water all the plugs in and reseed. The timing is far more critical, the...
When discussing weeds, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. A thick lawn that is watered deeply and infrequently, cut to 3” high and not mechanically disturbed in the spring when most weed seeds are germinating will have less weeds. Putting...
Hand pulling or using an iron based natural broadleaf weed killer are safe ways to weed.
When determining how much grass seed you will need, you must determine your square footage by measuring length multiplied by width.
That depends on what caused the dead patches, if it’s grubs we recommend the bayer dylox grub control. If it’s fungal, Scotts disease X is recommended to stop the spread. If the disease has gotten down to the crown, it is dead and will need to be raked...
Liquid applications are easier to burn with and generally not recommended, as it will be 100% synthetic. With granular applications you have your choice of going for all slow release and non-burning, or a mixture of...
Ideal time to plant grass seed is late August, early September. During these times you avoid the heat of the summer, and the seed has time to germinate and establish before the winter months. Grass seed can be planted in spring, you will just need more...
Roughing up the soil surface and adding a seeding soil can help establish the grass seed. Overtime, applications of gypsum to help break up the soil and aerating the yard are the two most beneficial ways to break up the hard dirt.
A fertilizer lawn spreader is the easiest and most efficient to broadcast grass seed. Throwing by hand is not accurate for larger areas. Set the spreader to a very light setting as grass seed will flow faster than fertilizer. Go over the area multiple...
Watering requirements for new grass seed truly depend on weather conditions. More water is required during hot and dry times, less water when cool. During hot times, 2-3x per day at only about 10-minute watering intervals. You want the soil to be moist...
Yes, you can water grass seed too much to where it will not germinate. You can also wash the seed away if water starts running through the yard. Also, overwatering can create mold/fungus if seed sits overnight wet.
Store grass seed in the cotton or poly woven bags they are sold in. These bags allow the seeds to breathe and not overheat. However, these are not waterproof, so they need to be kept in a dry spot. Cooler spot is always better as well, keeping in a hot...
The main difference between grass seed types are the abilities to grow in full sun of full shade, dry or wet conditions, how much fertilizer each type needs, and how fast they germinate. Below are main types of grass seed found in the Twin Cities area...

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