Scotts® 17183 Classic® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix®, 3 Lbs
Description
All purpose mix of kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass & fescue. Great for repairing bare spots, reseeding or new lawns. Grows well in both sunny and shady areas. 99.9% Weed Free. Coverage: 2,400 sqft.
- 3 lbs
- Great for repairing bare spots, reseeding or new lawns
- All purpose mix of kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass & fescue
- Grows well in both sunny and shady areas
- 99.9% Weed Free
- Coverage: 2,400 sqft.
How to Use
Prep
- Bare Soil: Loosen top layer of soil.
- Dead Grass/Thin Area: Rake area and remove dead grass.
- For best results, add a thin layer of Scotts® Turf Builder® LawnSoil™ before applying seed.
Apply
- Small Area: Spread by hand or with a Scotts® handheld spreader.
- Large Area: Apply using a specially designed Scotts® spreader.
- After seeding, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass to boost your seed's performance for a thicker lawn that comes in quicker. Lightly rake to move the seed and fertilizer into the soil.
Water
- Keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach 2 inches tall.
Care
- Seed will begin to grow in 5 - 10 days. You can mow the seedlings when they reach 3 inches in height. Do not apply a weed control product until after at least four mowings.
When to Apply
- Fall and spring are the best times to plant grass seed, because seed germinates best when temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F.
Avg. days to Germinate
- 5 - 10
Coverage Area
- 3 lb: up to 2,400 sq. ft. reseeding, up to 1,200 sq. ft. new lawn.