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Best Overall: Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix When it comes to versatility, Scotts Turf Builder is tough to beat. As its name suggests, the Sun & Shade Mix thrives in scorching sunlight or densely shaded conditions.
Is sun and shade grass seed good?
Sun and Shade Grass Seed at a Glance Ideal for sunny to moderately shady areas. Excellent drought tolerance. Improved disease and insect resistance. Thick, fine-bladed, dark blue-green lawn.
How long does it take for sun and shade grass seed to germinate?
Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix® Seed will begin to grow in 5-10 days. You can mow the seedlings when they reach 3 inches in height.
Which grass seed is best for my lawn?
Look for a grass seed mix with at least 50 percent fine fescue. In dense shade, you should increase the amount, up to even 100 percent. Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Seed is a good example. For heavy shade down South, consider zoysiagrass — Scotts Turf Builder Zoysia Grass Seed and Mulch, for example.
What kind of grass is Scotts sun and shade?
This seed mix is a combination of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue.
Is Scotts or Pennington grass seed better?
Scotts seed has the best germination rate and comes with a guarantee. Pennington Smart Seed is better in drought conditions where water is scarce. Scotts seed is user-friendly for beginners and normal sun-shade areas. Pennington seed has a wider variety of grass seed mixes.
Will grass seed grow if you just throw it on the ground?
The simple answer is, yes. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn and not performing any grass maintenance there is a whole world of lawn care. Basically the grass will not grow if no grass maintenance has been completing prior to planting and it is just thrown on the ground.
Do I have to rake in grass seed?
Raking is necessary because the seeds need to come in contact with the soil to germinate properly. Grass seed is typically spread on the lawn using a spreader and this does not ensure good contact between seed and soil. This is important because a newly seeded lawn will need to be watered at least every other day.
Can I use Turf Builder and grass seed at the same time?
When seeding a lawn, you should never apply the fertilizer and seed together. This can cause an uneven distribution of the materials resulting in patchy areas or seedlings burned by excess fertilizer. It is best to spread the fertilizer just prior to planting the seed.
What is the easiest grass to grow?
Bermuda grass is the fastest-growing warm season grass, germinating in as little as 10 days. Ryegrass, which grows in cool climates, also germinates that quickly.
Which is better bluegrass or fescue?
Wearing Differences Rich, thick Kentucky bluegrass tolerates foot traffic and heavy use better than either hard or red fescue. However, coarse-bladed tall fescue is more tolerant of foot traffic than Kentucky bluegrass and can withstand the wear of people getting in and out of vehicles.
What type of grass grows best in shade?
Fine fescues have the greatest shade tolerance among common cool-season grasses, while tall fescues do well in moderate shade. Perennial ryegrass and Kentucky bluegrass need more sun, but some varieties tolerate light shade well. Trees compete with lawn grasses for water, light and nutrients.
Is Scotts grass seed any good?
Best Overall: Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix When it comes to versatility, Scotts Turf Builder is tough to beat. As its name suggests, the Sun & Shade Mix thrives in scorching sunlight or densely shaded conditions. The fine-bladed grass can even hold up in droughts and cold winters.
How long does it take to grow grass with Scotts EZ Seed?
We apologize for any disappointment you have experienced when using EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade. Germination may take 5-30 days and you will want to continue to water daily or as needed to keep soil surface moist for the first 2 weeks. We would like to help if you don’t see results.
How much seed do you need to overseed?
Overseeding requires about half the normal seeding rate, or the rate that would be used on bare soil, including totally bare spots in your lawn. For tall fescue, the normal rate is generally 6 to 8 pounds of seed per 1,000 square feet on bare soil.
Should I put topsoil over grass seed?
You don’t need to turn the topsoil over. Just break it up so the new grass seeds’ roots can easily grow through. If you just have a small area to seed, a digging fork will do the trick. For larger areas, consider a core aerator.
What kind of grass is in Pennington Smart seed?
Pennington Smart Seed Northeast Mix consists of a premium mix of Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass and Fine Fescues that are specifically designed to flourish in this climate.
What type of Zoysia is Scotts?
Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Zoysia Grass Seed & Mulch Medium-bladed texture with medium to high drought resistance. The seed will begin to grow in 10 – 21 days.
What month should I plant grass seed?
Generally speaking, you can plant grass seed any time of the year, but fall is the best time to seed a lawn with a cool season turfgrass variety. Spring is the best time to plant warm season turfgrass seed. Cool season varieties of grass seed include tall fescue seed, ryegrass seed or even Kentucky bluegrass seed.
Do birds eat grass seed?
Even after your grass seeds have germinated and you get a nice, new lawn growing, there’s still a chance that birds will eat the grass. Some birds, such as finches and parrots, enjoy the young blades of grass, especially in spring.
What is the fastest way to get grass to grow?
One of the most effective ways to get your grass to grow fast is to fertilize right after you plant. For use on all grass types, reach for Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass, which helps grass grow up to 70 percent thicker and 35 percent more quickly (vs. unfed).
