I live in the country so taking care of my lawn is not a high priority. I do not believe it watering a lawn and cut only when it needs to be cut. I am all about low maintenance when it comes to lawn care.
That said now and then repairs are needed and having a good an easy to use dependable seed and one that grows in sun or shade, is a must for me. I have tried a number of different types of seed over the years and came across this brand and mix at a local hardware store and it seemed to work out very well for those occasional repairs and patching projects. It grows fast and fills in pretty thick which helps keep weeds at bay in new areas and over-seeding in the fall seems to help choke out weeds in the spring before they get a chance to take root - for the most part anyway.
The summer of 2021 I started to take back up golfing and I practice in my back yard which is about an acre. When using irons it is typical to take a divot which, if you hit as many balls as I do, sometimes 200+ a session, can do some serous damage to your lawn over time. To fix these areas I started using the Scotts Turf Builder Sun and Shade Mix. I decided to create a large area, about 1800 sq ft to use just for practicing. The idea being to practice in one spot then repairing that spot after practice is done and moving to an adjacent spot. I researched the type of seed used for fairways on golf courses and this mix is about the same and seems to work really well. The area varies in the amount of sun and shade and this mix works well in that regard too.
I have tried a few methods to do repairs. I tried raking with a stiff rake to loosen the soil then sprinkling the seeds on top and re-raking it with a leaf rake to spread the seed evenly which worked fine, but I found that when watering it's too easy to wash the seeds from one area creating spotty growth. It does fill in eventually, but I wanted a method that would be quicker and guarantee even growth.
What seems to work best is to fill any deep holes with soil, put down a soil/seed mix, then cover it a small layer of soil to help retain the moisture and tap it down lightly with my foot. I keep a bucket with
a mix of top soil and sand and another with a top soil+sand+seed mix that I use just for this purpose. I water two to three times a day with a hose or watering can with a sprinkler head. This method also works well to repair any urine spots my dog makes. It does require flushing the spot real good with water and baking soda first to lower the acidity of the soil.
I cut this area with a push reel mower which allows me to cut it real low. Which is another plus to this blend in that it can be cut very low without any problems. However, I normally keep it a little longer in new areas so not to stress the new growth.
Since the area is so large area I decided to buy the seed in a larger quantity (20 lb) and found it on Amazon for a real good price. I ended up getting a second bag so I could over seed the area before winter. When over-seeding, I normally just spread it by hand although I have used a hand held spreader too. This worked very well and I was amazed at how dense it was in the spring.
Overall I am very pleased with this seed. It is very easy to use, requires minimal maintenance and looks great. If you are looking for a low maintenance seed that is easy to use and grows quickly in sun or shade this will work very well.
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| Price | $44.47 | $68.90 | $29.97 | $44.99 | -55% $46.88 List: $104.49 | -32% $61.18 List: $89.99 |
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| Sold By | Mel Sale | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Aserson | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| type | grass seed | grass seed | Ryegrass | Herbs | grass seed | Ryegrass |
| weight | 7 pounds | 22.12 pounds | 10 pounds | 7 pounds | — | 20 pounds |
| number of pieces | — | 6 | — | 1 | — | 1 |
| sunlight exposure | Full Sun, Shade | — | Full Sun to Light Shade (6-8 hrs sun) | Partial Shade | Full Sun | shade, Partial Shade, Full Sun |
| blooming period | Spring to Fall | — | Winter | Summer | — | Spring |
| soil type | — | Sandy Soil | — | Clay Soil | Sandy Soil | — |
| expected height | — | — | — | 4 feet | 65 centimeters | 65 centimeters |
| moisture needs | — | — | Moderate Watering | Regular Watering | — | Moderate Watering |
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Amazing!!
Had bought a bag from them last year and decided to buy 3 more this year. Shipping was fast and this stuff works!!! There was nothing but Florida sand in this area and within a few days we had growth! The price can’t be beat and I will be ordering in the future package was in good shape when delivered no leaks etc
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Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2021
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
Style: 1 PackSize: 7 lb.Verified Purchase
I did a lot of prep work before I laid the grass seed. I pulled all the weeds, rented a tiller and turned up all the dirt, mixed new soil with native soil, rolled it out, spread the grass seed, put a layer of topper above the seed, and rolled it out again. After 9 days of watering 2-3 times a day I did not see any growth and it was a terrible feeling. After 11 days, I was absolutely thrilled to see little grass chutes everywhere. The grass started to come in slowly and a bit patchy. i put more seed in the patchy areas. After about 2 months it started to look filled in. This photo is about 3-4 months after laying the seed. We've had a good amount of rain here in So Cal and that has helped. Good luck with your grass growing!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2024
Style: 1 PackSize: 5.6 lb.Verified Purchase
Spring over seeding in shade areas and under trees got to admit it’s my first time ever experienced this growth rate. This seeds are almost 99.9% guaranteed to germinate if you follow the instructions.
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Buy this bag of seed if you want a green lush lawn
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Finally received this shipment , great!
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good product
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Good quality seeds
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