Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade Grass Seed, 7 lbs

So I didn’t do enough research before reseeding my grass. Apparently spring is not the best time to reseed your lawn. Fall is. Just putting that disclaimer out there for people who say this doesn’t work when they’re simply doing it during the wrong time of year. I reside in NC and I’m the “last state along the border” that this seed is good for. So north and north east states only! That’s important!
I saw grass sprouts within 2 days despite my lack of research. I was so excited. There were a couple of places where the seeds didn’t take. My assumption is that some of our spring rain washed the seeds away. Or my prep work (aerating) was lacking in some areas. Or both. We also have mixed soil- dirt and sand. So there are some areas I will be retouching. However I’ve been following the care directions carefully and about 90% of my lawn has cute short grass all over it. I’m not giving up. I acknowledge that my mixed soil and seeding during the wrong season is what was holding back that 100% perfection.
It’s been a full month and my grass has really grown more than expected, I will be posting before and afters with my second bag with progress photos.
P.S. if you have dogs you absolutely do not want them on the grass before that 3”. If you have diggers then you will have to leash walk them while your grass is growing (if you want your grass back that bad). If your dog has to go potty out back, be sure to spray down their pee and pick up their poop immediately! You will not get the best results unless you keep your lawn spotless. This mean raking fallen leaves as well!
Hope my self educated learning tips helped. Read read read directions and research!
(Also my backyard is about 24×24’ and the 15 lb bag was more than enough, I even overseeded in some areas and I’m glad I did)

I got this to address some areas of patchy grass growth as well as a couple areas that were dug up due to the install of some drainage. The seeds are coated in some type of blue mixture, which I presume is a type of fertilizer. The only downside is that if you handle the seeds, you will get blue on your hands.

The seed is easy to spread and for the most part works as well as any other brand of seed. This is, of course, dependent on environmental conditions. You should not plant in extremely hot or cold conditions and what I have found that works best is to cover the seed either in play sand or some type of light mulch or grass clippings to help keep the seed in place as rain can easily wash the seed away.

If planted properly, the seed grows well and works as it is supposed to do. You may have to reseed and overseed depending on how thick you want the grass to grow. I think this provides a good mix of seed for all types of sun conditions

I do think the seed is a big more expensive than other brands, but not extremely.

4 stars

Thus product germinate at a high rate and gives you good looking grass. I overseer my lawn every year and use this to also fix a bare spot.