LICA Elite Turf Mixture

This Elite mix was developed to respond well to a high maintenance schedule of grooming, irrigation, and fertilization. The varieties of bluegrass are blue-tagged certified. This mixture features disease resistance
and dark green color grasses for a “sod quality” lawn. Seeding Rate: 4-6 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 30% Ashland Kentucky Bluegrass
• 30% Quartz Kentucky Bluegrass
• 20% Ambassador Chewing Fescue
• 5% Molalla Perennial Ryegrass
• 5% Metolius Perennial Ryegrass
• 10% Baron Kentucky Bluegrass

LICA Sun & Shade Mixture

The elite variety of bluegrass, fine leaf perennial ryegrass, and red fescue that we have selected, will give you the combination of dark color, disease resistance, traffic tolerance, and shade tolerance that the quality conscious homeowner needs. This is an excellent mixture for most lawns on Long Island.  Seeding Rate: 4-6 lbs. /1000 sq. ft.

• 25% Mazama Kentucky Bluegrass
• 25% Ambrose Chewing Fescue
• 20% Simmons Chewing Fescue
• 10% Metolius Perennial Ryegrass
• 10% Molalla Perennial Ryegrass
• 10% Viking H20 Hard Fescue

LICA Sunny Mixture

Versatile, tough, and attractive. This mixture will respond well to a medium to low maintenance schedule of fertilization and grooming, plus gives you the drought tolerance where lack of moisture may be a problem. This mixture has excellent adaptability to various soil conditions as well as excellent disease resistance. Seeding Rate: 6-8 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 30% Quartz Kentucky Bluegrass
• 30% Ambassador Chewing Fescue
• 20% Molalla Perennial Ryegrass
• 20% Metolius Perennial Ryegrass

LICA Shady Mixture

Blended shade tolerant elite bluegrass and improved fine fescue with fine leaf perennial ryegrass for the best combination of shade tolerance and quick cover available. Because of the combination of shade tolerance and disease tolerance, this mixture will perform in environments where other lawn mixes just won’t. This mixture will also do well in sandy, acidic soils or low maintenance areas. Seeding Rate: 5-7 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 30% Simmons Creeping Red Fescue
• 25% Ambassador Chewing Fescue
• 20% Viking H2O Hard Fescue
• 15% Mazama Kentucky Bluegrass
• 10% Metolius Perennial Ryegrass

LICA Tri-Rye Mixture #5

This blend of Fine Leafed Perennial Ryegrass varieties was developed for quality and consistency. We use varieties that provide a consistent disease package, color and winter survivability from year to year. For quick and temporary cover, this blend will do an excellent job for you. Use for touchup and over seeding. Seeding Rate: 6-8 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 35% Palmer III Perennial Ryegrass
• 35% Santiam Perennial Ryegrass
• 30% Metolius Perennial Ryegrass

LICA Farmingdale Mixture #6

This is a standard mixture of bluegrass, fine fescue, and improved fine bladed perennial ryegrass.  Will do well on Long Island lawns at a reasonable price. Contains no annual ryegrass. Seeding Rate: 6-8 lbs. /1000 sq. ft      

• 30% Simmons Creeping Red Fescue
• 20% Metolius Perennial Rye
• 20% Palmer III Perennial Ryegrass           
• 15% Bordeaux Kentucky Bluegrass
• 15% Quartz Kentucky Bluegrass

LICA Tall Bluegrass 90/10 Mixture

Tri-Tall Fescue blue 90/10 Mix is a blend of three elite turf-type tall fescues specifically selected for Long Island.  Exhibits outstanding dark green color and fine texture with improved mow-ability and is one of the most drought, wear tolerant and some shade tolerance of cool season grasses.  Kentucky Bluegrass added for recovery and looks.  Seeding Rate: 8lbs./1000sq.ft                                                               

• 30% Amity Tall Fescue
• 30% Sidewinder Tall Fescue
• 30% Rockwell Tall Fescue                           
• 10% Baron Kentucky Bluegrass

LICA Tall Ryegrass 90/10 Mixture

Tri-Tall Fescue 90/10 Mixture is blend of three elite turf-type tall fescues specifically selected for Long Island exhibits outstanding dark green color and fine texture with improved mow-ability and is one of the most drought and wear tolerant of cool season grasses. Ryegrass added for speed and soil retention.  Seeding Rate: 8 lbs. /1000 sq. ft.  

• 30% Birmingham Tall Fescue
• 30% Sidewinder Tall Fescue
• 30% Escalante Tall Fescue 
• 5% Secretariat II Perennial Ryegrass
• 5% Palmer III Perennial Ryegrass

LICA Super Tuff Mixture

A mixture of dwarf and low growing varieties. Requires less mowing, watering and maintenance. Endophytes provide natural insect resistance. Use in sun or shade. Seeding Rate: 6-8 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 25% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
• 25% Ambrose Chewing Fescue
• 50% Palmer III Perennial Ryegrass

LICA Athletic Field Mix

Formulated especially for athletic fields and playgrounds with a blend of tough and durable bluegrass and ryegrasses. Especially developed for constant use, medium maintenance and high traffic areas. Will provide a durable, high quality athletic turf for many years. Seeding Rate: 8 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 30% Tribute Tall Fescue
• 25% Amity Tall Fescue
• 25% Corbett Tall Fescue
• 10% Molalla Perennial Ryegrass
• 10% Appalachian Kentucky Bluegrass

LICA NVO 50/50 Mixture

Low growing low maintenance blend to prevent weeds and erosion in Nurseries, Vineyards, and Orchards. Seeding Rate: 20-80 lbs. /Acre

• 50% Blazer 4 Perennial Ryegrass 
• 50% Creeping Red Fescue

LICA No-Mow Fescue Mix #12

This mixture is a combination of improved Fine Fescues. No-Mow was developed for low maintenance areas such as thick tree stands with heavy shade and hillsides. The stand will thrive where mowing is difficult or impossible and will reach a maximum height of 10 to 12 inches when not mowed. Once established requires little if any watering or fertilizing and minimizes weed growth. Seeding Rate: 6-8 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 25% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
• 20% Simmons Creeping Red Fescue
• 20% Viking H2O Hard Fescue
• 15% Ambrose Chewing Fescue
• 15% Azure Sheep Fescue
• 5 % Gulf Annual Ryegrass

LICA Contractors Mix

A low cost, fast germinating blend, 60% annual, 15% perennial. Will survive in various soil types. Commonly used on roadsides. Seeding Rate: 4-6 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 60% Annual Ryegrass 1
• 5% Palmer III Perennial Ryegrass
• 20% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
• 5% 98/85 Kentucky bluegrass

LICA Ecology Mix (made to order)

Designed for ecologically fragile areas when fertilizer use is discouraged or banned. Ideal for un-mown slopes and low maintenance sites. Sun or shade.   Seeding Rate: 4-6 lbs. = 1000 sq. ft.

• 75% Viking H20 Hard Fescue                 
• 25% VNS Chewing Fescue

LICA Reclamation Mix (made to order)

Designed for ecologically fragile areas when fertilizer use is discouraged or banned. Ideal for un-mown slopes and low maintenance sites. Sun or shade.  Seeding Rate: 4-6 lbs. = 1000 sq. ft.

• 50% VNS Tall Fescue                  
• 25% Azay Sheep Fescue 
• 25% VNS Perennial Ryegrass

LICA Salt Tolerant Mix (made to order)

This mix features the very best varieties which are highly rated in the NTEP trails for color, salt, drought tolerance and disease resistance. It also does well in sun and shade. Seeding Rate: 3-5 lbs. /1000 sq. ft

• 35% Boreal Creeping Red Fescue
• 20% Metolius Perennial Rye
• 30% Renegade DT Tall Fescue
• 15% Alkali (Fults) Grass

LICA Native / Conservation Mix

This mix was created for making a field of native and naturalized plants which are found on Long Island.  Seeding Rate: 10-15 lbs. /Acre

• 42% Coastal Panic Grass                   
• 8% Indian Grass     
• 26% Big Bluestem                                
• 5% Switchgrass   
• 19% Little Bluestem

Forage Mixes

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