{"product_id":"lebanon-pennmulch","title":"PennMulch Seed Starter — Pelleted Seeding Mulch with Starter Fertilizer, 40 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eAccelerate germination and protect new seed with Lebanon PennMulch seed mulch. Lock in moisture, limit erosion, and finish cleaner than straw. Spread it quickly, see where you covered, and help seed stay put through wind and rain. Put it to work on your next repair, overseed, or full lawn renovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture retention:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold water at the surface so seed stays damp and sprouts evenly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shield new seed from washouts on slopes and bare patches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Get a consistent layer that improves seed-to-soil contact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid messy straw cleanup and reduce windblown debris on site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply by hand or with a spreader for fast, even results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse for new lawns, overseeding thin turf, patch repairs, and high-traffic recoveries. Rely on it for residential yards, commercial installs, sports turf, and roadside or slope work where holding seed matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pelletized lawn seeding mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paper-based fibers with binding agents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry pellets that expand and knit together when watered\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow bag label rates; increase on slopes or windy sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural tone; darkens when wet for easy visual confirmation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApply after spreading seed. Lightly rake to improve seed-to-soil contact, then water to activate the mulch. Keep the area consistently moist until turf is established, then transition to a normal watering schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Do the Numbers 1-2-0.5 Mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery fertilizer label shows three numbers — the \u003cstrong\u003eNPK ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e. They list the percentage of three nutrients in the bag, always in this order: \u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen (N)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus (P)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ePotassium (K)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen (N)\u003c\/strong\u003e drives leafy top-growth and deep green color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphorus (P)\u003c\/strong\u003e builds strong roots and helps new seed, sod, and transplants get established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium (K)\u003c\/strong\u003e toughens plant cells for stress tolerance — heat, cold, drought, foot traffic, and disease resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis bag is 1-2-0.5\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning roughly 1% nitrogen, 2% phosphorus, and 0.5% potassium by weight. The 1-2-0.5 ratio is intentionally light — PennMulch is a seeding mulch first and a fertilizer second. Spread at the label rate it delivers a full starter-feed equivalent to a standard 10-20-5 application, perfectly timed to feed germinating seedlings while the pellets hold moisture and keep seed in place.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lebanon","offers":[{"title":"Per Bag","offer_id":53374587044132,"sku":"47486","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5322\/9860\/files\/pennmulch-seed-starter-40lb.png?v=1777034533","url":"https:\/\/garoppos.com\/products\/lebanon-pennmulch","provider":"Garoppo's Stone \u0026 Garden Center and Feed \u0026 Pet Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}