Turf Builder® Dense Shade Grass Seed, 5.6-Pound
- Mfg.#
- 18061
- Sku#
- 3076866
- The redesigned Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix grows with as little as 3 hours of sunlight and features Root-Building Nutrition for a stronger lawn
- This grass seed mix is designed for full sun and dense shade, and has medium drought resistance with medium to high durability
- Use this lawn care product in the spring or fall to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn
- Our Root-Building Nutrition formula combines seed, fertilizer, and soil improver to help establish deep roots, allowing you to build a strong, green lawn
- One 5.6 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix has a new lawn coverage of 465 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 1,400 sq. ft.
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Description
Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix grows with as little as 3 hours of sunlight. This mix contains Root-Building Nutrition, a combination of ingredients that is expertly crafted to help establish deep roots to grow thick, green turf so that you can build a better, stronger lawn from the roots up. Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix is designed for full sun and dense shade, and has medium drought resistance with medium to high durability. It can be used to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn. For best results, apply in the spring or fall when daily average soil temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 75°F or air temperatures are between 65°F and 85°F. We recommend using a Scotts® spreader to apply this product (please refer to spreader settings on product label). Water daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 inches tall. One 5.6 lb. bag of Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix has a new lawn coverage of 465 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 1,400 sq. ft.
Application & Planting Information
- PREP
- New Lawns
- Rake area to loosen the top layer of soil (approximately 2"" deep) and remove any dead grass or debris, ensuring seed-to-soil contact.
- Overseeding
- Mow lawn at the lowest setting and bag the clippings. Rake to remove debris, dead grass, and loosen the soil, ensuring seed-to-soil contact.
- New Lawns
- APPLY
- Use a Scotts® spreader to apply the seed at the recommended spreader setting.
- RAKE
- Lightly rake the seed into the soil to ensure seed is covered just beneath the soil surface.
- Where Not to Use
- Do not apply near water, storm drains or drainage ditches.
- When to Apply
- This grass seed mix should be planted in spring or fall when air temperatures are consistently between 65°F and 85°F.
See package for extended warnings, directions, environmental impact, first aid, and/or storage & disposal information prior use.
Specifications
General
| Coverage | New lawn: 465 sq. ft.; Overseeding coverage: 1400 sq. ft. |
|---|---|
| Grass Seed Use | New Lawn / Overseeding |
| Grass Variety | Seed Mix |
| Grass Variety Family | Seed Mix |
| NPK Ratio | 4-0-0 |
| Package weight (pounds) | 5.6 |
| Region | Northern |
| Sun Exposure | Full Shade to Full Sun, <4-6+ hours of direct sun |
| Type | Grass Seed |
Manufacturing Details
The following information is subject to change without notice
| Prop 65 Warning |
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| Shop USA | Yes |