Pennington

Buying Guide: Grass Seed and Pond Pumps

Tall Fescue Grass Seed
Pennington offers Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue, which is heat-tolerant and drought-resistant, and The Rebels Tall Fescue, which comes in sun or shade and dense shade versions. For The Rebels Dense Shade, a 3-pound bag covers up to 750 square feet for overseeding an existing lawn. Match the version to the light your lawn gets before you buy.

Smart Seed Grass Seed and Fertilizer
Smart Seed mixes combine grass seed with fertilizer in Mixed Dense Shade, Mixed Sun or Shade and Pennsylvania State Mixed options. One Smart Seed mix is made for the Northeast and blends Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass and Fine Fescues. Check the bag size against your lawn area before ordering.

Aquagarden Pond Pumps and Accessories
Aquagarden pumps include a 158 GPH submersible pump, a 300 gph model with 5.5 ft. max pumping height, a 500 gph model with 7.5 ft. max pumping height and a 180 GPH plastic fountain pump. An all-in-one pond pump kit is designed to run a fountain, filter or waterfall, and accessories include a fountain nozzle kit, floating lily pad, flexible pond liner, pond tubing and a telescoping pond net.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Pennington make?
Pennington offers tall fescue grass seed, Smart Seed grass seed and fertilizer mixes, and Aquagarden pond supplies. The pond range includes submersible and plastic fountain pumps, an all-in-one pond pump kit, pond liners, tubing, a fountain nozzle kit and a telescoping pond net.

How do I choose the right grass seed or pump?
For grass seed, pick the sun or shade version that matches the light your lawn gets and check the bag size against your area. For pumps, compare the GPH rating and max pumping height to your water feature, and check the 120 V rating against your outlet and your equipment manual.

Can the Aquagarden 158 GPH submersible pump be used for hydroponics?
The Aquagarden 158 GPH submersible pump is suited to fountains, ponds, hydroponic, aquaponic and aquarium setups, and it has an adjustable flow control valve. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when setting it up.