Report: Wayland's Own 'Johnny Appleseed' Continues Horticultural Journey

Jackson Madnick began his quest for a low-maintenance, water-conserving lawn a decade ago from his home in Wayland. Today, he's traveling the country showing off the success that arose from those years of work, according to an article on Boston.com.

Madnick's journey from his home on the shores of Dudley Pond to communities throughout the country, selling and promoting Pearl's Premium lawn seed, led Boston.com to dub him the "Johnny Appleseed of low-maintenance lawn seed."

In the article, Madnick reveals that Pearl's Premium is now rooted at Logan Airport and across the pond (the big one, not the one in Madnick's back yard) at a centuries old castle in England, among many other residential and commercial spots.

According to the website for Pearl's Premium, the secret to the low-maintenance seed is in the root system, which runs as deep as 12 inches underground after one year. Because of that, the grass is able to access moisture deep in the soil, which makes the grass drought-resistant and able to flourish without substantial watering.

Madnick is headed back to the Wayland area in early October to talk with local individuals about the benefits of Pearl's Premium. Boston.com reports he'll be at the Wellesley Public Library Oct. 3 for a talk titled, "Green Home, Health and Lawn."