Ecology & Alternative Lawn Mixes
Welcome to Hobbs & Hopkins Ltd. ProTime! If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to give us a call.Hobbs & Hopkins Ltd. has sold traditional lawn seed for many years and it has continually come to our attention that these grasses require frequent maintenance, lots of water, and fertilizer.
Our line of ecology seed mixes were created to address these problems.
Many contain varieties of low growing clover, which naturally releases nitrogen in the soil to feed the other plants in the mix, so no foreign fertilizer is needed. They mixes contain low growing plant species, reducing the need for mowing. Drought tolerant, they require minimal irrigation after establishment.
These are the sustainable alternative to traditional lawns.
Fleur de Lawn
Our flowering lawn alternative. English daises and other small flowers combine with low-growing clover, dwarf yarrow and a special variety of dwarf perennial rye grass to create a very appealing and highly sustainable ground cover. Find more about Fleur de Lawn here.
Fragrant Herbal
Fragrant Herbal contains Roman Chamomile that gently releases a sweet smelling scent when walked on or mowed. It also has Sweet Alyssum and Strawberry Clover combined with hardy, low-growing grasses and other herbaceous plants. Enjoy the interesting textures in this herbal lawn and experience the sweet fragrance when the wind blows.
PDX
Flexibility is the key word when describing PDX. From unmowed highway banks to the casual backyard lawn, PDX provides year round green cover under all levels of maintenance; mowed or unmowed. This is the alternative to tall grass and lawns that turn brown during the summer. Unmowed PDX will reach a height of about 18″.
PDX Plus
PDX Plus combines the low-growing green cover of PDX with colorful wildflowers to provide an aesthetically pleasing ground cover for soil stabilization or low maintenance areas.
PDX Habitat
The newest member of our ecology seed line, PDX Habitat features select plant species that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. PDX Habitat is designed to be left unmowed, for a casual meadow appearance.
ProTime 1000 -The Green Lawn
A new alternative lawn mix for those desiring a low-maintenance turf, this blend combines dwarf perennial ryegrass with white yarrow and our new ProTime micro-clover. The Green Lawn provides excellent drought-tolerance, with the added bonus of infrequent mowing (about once a month in growing months). And thanks to Protime MicroClover, it is low growing and needs no additional fertilizer is needed after establishment.
ProTime 1500 – The Green Lawn Plus
Another ecologically friendly mix, the Green Lawn Plus brings even more drought tolerance to the water-conscious homeowner. It is comprised of a combination of Turf-Type Tall Fescue, White Yarrow, and ProTime MicroClover to provide an appealing alternative to the traditional high-maintenance lawn. Less mowing, less water, and no fertilizing are just some of the big benefits to planting this seed mix.
ProTime Rough & Ready
One more option for those looking to spend less time maintaining their lawn this season! ProTime MicroClover, once again, has been added to Sheep Fescue, Hard Fescue, and Dwarf Perennial Ryegrass for an exceptionally low-growing, drought tolerant lawn alternative. The tiny, dense growth habit of our MicroClover blends nicely with the other dwarf grasses to give a tidy appearance year round.