"'Native Mow Free', shown here, is a mix of several types of fescue grasses that take some shade as well as full sun," he says. "It can be mowed for a regular turf look or left unmowed for a shaggy, lumpy look. It's best to mow it at least a couple times a year. It works well on a slope. It is not a good play lawn.
Most important when starting a lawn? "Whether you start with seeds (cheaper, but more demanding of weed control) or sod (correct watering is not as simple as it looks), the key and most arduous step is preparing the ground," Marken says.
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