How durable is mow free grass?

Posted by George Bravos on

How durable is the mow-free grass?

How durable is the mow-free grass? Can kids play on it, and is full sun okay for mow-free grass?

Mow free grass also known as red fescue, fine fescue, or creeping fescue is a great grass for areas with sun and shade. Mow free grass in sod form after farming and established has the highest rating in shade tolerance at 10 out of 10 because of this, many people question can mow free survive in direct sun?

Yes, Mow Free grass will do great in direct sun. Mow free or no mow also has a native version for California that can even further reduce water use. The natives reduce water consumption by 50 percent compared to your standard mow free but is a little rougher blade vs our standard mow free.

Native Mow Free

Can Mow Free handle kids play?

Mow free is rated and low to medium foot traffic, so yes kids could play in the grass and as long as it is mowed to a standard lawn height should be fine. This sod is not recommended for sports due to the nature of it usually being grown out.

 

How durable is mow free or no mow grass?

This depends on what you compare durable to. Can mow free be walked on daily as a path area if mowed yes, now can it take the same traffic while 12-18" long no.

If the lawn is maintained as a normal lawn, you should be able to use it with light foot traffic and children. If the lawn is grown out, you cannot expect kids to play in it without some damage due to the sheer amount of force applied to such a delicate blade.

 Is Mow Free a good sod?

Mow free is an excellent sod for areas with sun and shade or areas you want to keep long like wavy grass along a windy area. This sod can handle light foot traffic and all information on this sod as well as the native version are included below.

 

 

 

 

 


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7 comments

  • Thank you very much for this information. Would love to have this in our yard.

    Dexter Crane on
  • Native mow is a great grass. It is not too thick or tall and grows well in the shade. And it can survive without much water, so you can put it in your yard and forget about lawn care!

    Benito Friedman on

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