Original Marathon
Original Marathon
Original Marathon
Ideal for recreation and family use
Most Durable, Good for Daily activity levels
Fast injury recovery
Mow between 2 ½’’ and 3 ½’’
Coarse texture
Medium green year-round
Families who choose Original Marathon (Marathon I) like it for its all-purpose maximum durability. Please note: Even though Marathon I is hardy, no grass will hold up well to dogs!
Up to 40% shade
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Original Marathon
Original Marathon
Good Balance: Beauty and Easy Care
Weekend activity levels
Good injury recovery
Mow between 2’’ and 3’’
Medium/ coarse texture
Medium-dark green year-round
With its slightly more refined appearance and high durability,
Marathon II is the most popular
choice of Southern California homeowners.
0 to 25% shade
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine
Good Balance: Appearance with least mow clippings
Low activity Levels
Slow injury recovery
Mow between 1.5’’ and 3’’
Medium/fine texture
Dark green year-round
Marathon III is the state-of-the-art dwarf fescue combining slow growth and a rich, dark green carpet-like appearance. However, because of its slow recovery from injury, we do not recommend it for everyone. Marathon III is grown in a a hydroponic substrate, rather than the soil. The method results in a lighter easier to install product, but comes with price premium.
0 to 25% shade
St. Augustine
St. Augustine
St. Augustine
Best shade tolerance grass.
Seed
Marathon Seed
1-pound, 5-pound and 25-pound containers.