Legacy vs Evergreen: how real is real enough?

Put a Legacy swatch and an Evergreen swatch on the same table and the difference is immediate up close: Legacy blades vary. Most Legacy products tuft two blade geometries into one pile (W and C shapes on Legacy 92 and Legacy 107) in layered field, apple, olive, and clover greens, with tan accents and thatch woven through, the way living grass actually grows. At the top, Legacy 127 packs a 100 oz face of Mini S-blades that scatter light to remove shine. Evergreen products use one blade shape in two richer, more uniform greens: beautiful from the curb, simpler up close.

From thirty feet, both look like a great lawn. From three feet, Legacy looks like a real lawn. That is the premium you are deciding on.

Choose Legacy when…

• Realism is the deciding factor: showpiece front yards, premium landscapes.
• Clients or neighbors will see it up close, often: Legacy 97 layers olive, field, and tan so every blade carries its own shade.
• The showpiece also takes real traffic: Legacy 111 backs the looks with a dense 84 oz face that springs back after every step.

Choose Evergreen when…

• Budget matters and the lawn still has to look great.
• You need a wide product ladder to dial density and price precisely.
• It is a larger area where the per-sqft difference compounds; volume projects lean Evergreen 87 for good reason.

The honest answer.

Most homes are thrilled with Evergreen. Most people who choose Legacy knew they wanted it the moment they touched the sample. So touch the samples (they are free) and put one of each in your yard light before deciding.