Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescue Mix with Fertilizer and Soil Improver, Resists Harsh Conditions, 5.6 lbs.

There are a lot of hates against Scotts seeds on lawncare forums. Admittedly, these are coated seeds, so be aware that only ~50% seeds. So for a 20lbs bag you only got 10lbs seeds (so keep this in mind when comparing with other seeds and in your seeding rates). I got this with a good deal so my price for *actual* seeds is still pretty good, and got the coating for free (i'd like to think they help).I even study the cultivars of these seeds and I think they are pretty good. For mine, it got about 50% in Duration and Nano (which Scotts uses a lot but I cannot find any ratings), and about 50% in Diablos, Thor, and Temple, which are all excellent cultivars in NETP. The grass texture and color are very nice.In my overseeding, I go with a higher seeding rate than the label suggests (which is only 2lbs actual seeds per 1000 sqft, and sounds a bit low unless you lawn is already dense). I cover with compost topdress, light water 2-3 times a day, and the germination rate is very good. The germination is slow though, I don't see anything until near 14 days. I also test without cover and the germination is even slower. So keep this in mind and be patient.I don't have a weed issue (another critism this often gets) as I used with Scotts Triple Action *for seeding* with mesotrine.Overall, I think this is very good seeds. Just be aware that you pay 50% for coatings, and the seeding rate may need to go a bit higher. I would happily buy again if this is on sale.

I live in zone 6b in the mountains of NC. We have clay soil and it gets hard as a rock so I added some top soil and compost to the area before planting. 3 weeks in and it’s filling in quite nicely. This took about a third of the 5lb bag and I spread over some other hilly areas without the added top soil. It’s also starting to pop up in the other areas but not as well. It’s been in the 90 degree range here over the last few days and as long as I keep it watered several times a day it’s still thriving.

I got to say this grass seed is not going to give you everything you would expect from Scott's. For me and my hard work I put into prepping the area to grow this grass, not to mention money spent and time. I can be somewhat pleased because, I do have green grass in a area where there was once dirt. The quality is ok and best to buy on sale. The color is a nice green and I think with some more maturity it will work well. It took 2 weeks to start growing with starter fertilizer and gets watered everyday. However there were some patchy spots where the seeds did not grow. So I had to overseed and pull some weeds up by hand. That was just the back yard. The front yard has taken a different turn. It didn't work as well. The growth has been slow to nothing. I used the same methods same seeds, and don't know what happen. I'm sure I will get it figured out.

Great product, blooms in less than two weeks, great thickness and coverage

It worked OK but grass came up very slowly nd quite sparse

You need to do your homework and seriously prepare the soil, as I did, and new grass DID NOT GROW AT ALL!!!!!!!!DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!

I’m in Alaska, zone 4a. Had my lawn hydroseeded last year ($$$!) and it was not pretty. Purchased the 50lb bag and spread it thick over the sparse or non-existent areas and dang I wish I’d done the whole lawn with it. So much I have another 50lb bag coming to hopefully thicken it up before the first snow flies. Before in a sparse area, after in a completely dead area. Color is rich, very thick, holding up well to the dog.

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