Scotts® 17290 Classic® Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix, 3 Lbs
Description
Ideal for seeding around or under dense trees. Grows with as little as 4 hours of sunlight. Seed will begin to grow in 6 - 14 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.
- 3 lbs
- Ideal for seeding around or under dense trees
- Grows with as little as 4 hours of sunlight
- 99.9% weed free
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 6 - 14 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
- 6 - 30
Coverage Area
- 3lb: up to 1,300 sq. ft. reseeding. 650 sq. ft. New Lawn.