Selection Of Grass Seed

Basically there are only four general types of grass seed mixtures.  There are mixes for full sun, for part or deep shade, for tough use, and the new "no mow".

Grass Seed For Sun Needs Six Or More Hours Of Sun

Scotts 18208 Turf Builder Heat-Tolerant Blue Grass Seed Mix, 20-Pound

by Scotts

  • Quickly recovers from periods of heat and drought
  • Grows 33-percent thicker than ordinary tall fescue
  • Contains Scotts exclusive Thermal Blue Kentucky Bluegrass
  • Aggressively spreads to repair thin and bare spots

Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed contains our exclusive WaterSmart coating that absorbs 100-percent more water than uncoated seed and keeps it moist twice as long to help prevent it from drying out - even if you miss a day of watering.

 

 

 

Pennington Seed Inc 118910 Smart Seed Fescue Bluegrass

by Pennington Seed

  • 3 lb.
  • Fescue-bluegrass mixture
  • Covers up to 750 sq. ft.
  • 4-8 hours of daily sun
  • Requires up to 30% less water

All Smart Seed varieties contain the MYCO Advantage that produces a healthier, thicker lawn that grows a deeper, denser root system, requiring up to 30% less water and maximizes fertilizer performance. MYCO Advantage is a unique seed coating technology

 

 

Grass Seed For Part or Dense Shade Still Should Have 3 Hours Of Sun

 

 

Scotts 18151 Turf Builder Dense Shade Grass Seed 7-Pound Bag

by Scotts

 

  • Provides faster germination than uncoated seed
  • Grows with as little as 3 hours of sunlight
  • Ideal for seeding around or under dense trees
  • Aggressively spreads to repair thin and bare spots
  • Super absorbent coating absorbs and releases water to keep seed moist, even if you miss a watering

Grows with as little as 3 hours of sunlight. Ideal for seeding around or under dense trees. Aggressively spreads to repair thin and bare spots. Super absorbent coating absorbs and releases water to keep seed moist, even if you miss a watering. Provides faster germination than uncoated seed. No seed is more weed free - 99.99% weed free.

 


Pennington Seed Inc 118930 Smart Seed Dense Shade Northern Blend

by Pennington Seed

All Smart Seed varieties contain the MYCO Advantage that produces a healthier, thicker lawn that grows a deeper, denser root system, requiring up to 30% less water and maximizes fertilizer performance. MYCO Advantage is a unique seed coating technology

 

 

 

Jonathan Green Shady Nooks Grass Seed Mixture 1lb.

by Jonathan Green

  • Grows in dark, dank corners and nooks where shade and poor drainage is a problem
  • Contains Perennial grasses that blend well with your existing lawn when re-seeding
  • Excellent for starting a new lawn or re-seeding thin lawns
  • Germinates in ten to fourteen days, for fast coverage
  • Seeds up to 750 sq. ft. Net Weight 1lb

Shady Nooks Grass Seed Mixture, Is Especially Made To Survive In Damp Or Dry Shady Areas, Great Between & Under Extremely Densely Shaded Trees, Contains Pilgrim Poa Trivialis, A Shade Tolerant Grass That Grows Well In Moist Shady Areas.

 

Grass Seed For High Traffic Is For Famiies With Kids

Scotts 18157 Turf Builder High Traffic Grass Seed 7-Pound Bag

by Scotts

  • Provides faster germination than uncoated seed
  • Great for areas that have kid & pet traffic
  • Spreads to rejuvenate thin and bare areas caused by wear and tear
  • Contains Scotts exclusive Thermal Blue Kentucky Bluegrass that survives the scorching heat
  • Super absorbent coating absorbs and releases water to keep seed moist, even if you miss a watering

Great for areas that have kid & pet traffic. Spreads to rejuvenate thin and bare areas caused by wear and tear. Contains Scotts exclusive Thermal Blue Kentucky Bluegrass that survives the scorching heat. Super absorbent coating absorbs and releases water to keep seed moist, even if you miss a watering. Provides faster germination than uncoated seed. No seed is more weed free - 99.99% weed free.

Jonathan Green & Sons, Inc. 3Lb Hvy Traffic Seed 10970 Grass Seed

by JONATHAN GREEN & SONS, INC.

3 LB, Heavy Traffic Grass Seed Mixture, A Hardy Mixture Of Grasses For Tough Areas With Hard Wear, Turf Type Tall Fescues & Perennial Ryegrass Offers Quick Cover & Excellent Abrasion Resistance, Use Where Children & Pets Play.

 

 

Barenbrug N71389 ACE "Play-tuf" Grass Seed 900sq.ft.

by Barenbrug

  • 3 lab 900 sq ft new lawn, 1800sq ft existing lawn
  • For high traffic areas
  • 40.0% turf type tall fescue, 35.0% barverdi annual rye, 15.0% pinnacle perennial rye, 5.0% creeping red fescue, 5.0% kentucky bluegrass
  • Fast growing durable lawn for public areas with heavy traffic
  • Rapid establishment allows for use soon after planting

ACE "PLAY-TUF" GRASS SEED 3 lab 900 sq ft new lawn, 1800sq ft existing lawn For high traffic areas 40.0% turf type tall fescue, 35.0% barverdi annual rye, 15.0% pinnacle perennial rye, 5.0% creeping red fescue, 5.0% kentucky bluegrass Fast growing durable lawn for public areas with heavy traffic Rapid establishment allows for use soon after planting

 "No Mow" Grass Seed

Ecology Lawn Seed- 10# Low Grow- No Mowing

by The Dirty Gardener

  • No watering
  • No mowing
  • No Fertilizing
  • No Work

Our Ecology lawn is designed to grow no taller than 14 inches, does not need water, does not need fertilizer and stays green all year north of the transition zone. It is a combination of low growing grasses and clover.

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