$1518
- Grow thick, green grass in shady areas of your lawn
- Contains a mix of Tall Fescue and Fine Fescue grass seed
- 3 lbs. grass seed 750 sq. ft. coverage area, results in 8-16 days
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Product Overview
If areas of your lawn don't see much sunlight, you may have had some difficulty growing thick, green grass. Requiring only 2-hours to 6-hours. of sunlight, Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade offers the perfect mix of Tall Fescue and Fine Fescue to thrive in shady conditions. This grass seed is disease and traffic-resistant, resulting in a strong and durable lawn. Plant it in early spring or early fall and see results in 8-days to 16-days. This 3 lbs. bag covers up to 750 sq. ft. for overseeding an existing lawn and 250 sq. ft. for starting a new lawn from scratch. What makes Smart Seed smart. It's our industry-leading innovation. Pennington's NexGen Turf Research is the largest private grass seed research facility. We lead the industry in developing top-performing, water-conserving, sustainable seed. Once established, our purebred, drought-tolerant Smart Seed grass requires up to 30% less water than ordinary grass seed. That's year after year, for the life of your lawn. Plus, our advanced, Fertilizer-Enhanced Seed Coat technology speeds establishment and promotes greener grass. Born from Pennington innovation and NexGen breeding and research, Smart Seed brings you better seed, better sustainability and better results.
- Perfect mix of tall fescue and fine fescue to thrive in shady conditions
- Grow thick, green grass in areas of your lawn that don't receive much sunlight
- Contains just the right amount of fertilizer to help your lawn succeed
- Requires only 2-hours to 6-hours of sunlight
- Disease and traffic-resistant for a strong, durable lawn
- Save up to 30% more water year after year versus ordinary grass seed
- Guaranteed to grow
- Bag covers up to 750 sq. ft.
- See results in 8-days to 16-days
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| Brand | Pennington | Pennington | Pennington | Pennington |
| Name | Smart Seed 3 lbs. Sun and Shade South Grass Seed and Fertilizer | Smart Seed 3 lbs. Dense Shade Grass Seed and Fertilizer | Smart Seed 8.75 lbs. Bermuda Grass Seed and Fertilizer | Smart Seed 7 lbs. Dense Shade Grass Seed and Fertilizer |
| Price | $1076 | $1518 | $2035 | $3390 |
| Ratings | (375) | (533) | (548) | (533) |
| Grass Type | Sun and Shade | Dense Shade | Bermuda | Dense Shade |
| Region | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Southeast,Southeast-Central Texas,Southwest,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,South Florida,Southeast,Southeast-Central Texas,Southwest,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,South Florida,Southeast,Southeast-Central Texas,Southwest,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,South Florida,Southeast,Southeast-Central Texas,Southwest,Southwest Mountain |
| Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level | Medium Light | Bright Light | Any Light | Bright Light |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grass Seed Use | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding |
| Product Size | 3 LB-Pound | 3 LB-Pound | 8.75 LB-Pound | 7 LB-Pound |
| Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 750 | 750 | 5000 | 1750 |
| Landscape Supply Type | Seeds | Seeds | Seeds | Seeds |
| Product Weight (lb.) | 3.142 lb | 3.142 lb | 9.15 lb | 7.155 lb |
| Product Width (in.) | 7.5 in | 7.5 in | 8.66 in | 7.5 in |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
750
Product Depth (in.)
3 in
Product Height (in.)
11 in
Product Size
3 LB-Pound
Product Width (in.)
7.5 in
Details
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Grass Seed Use
New Lawn,Overseeding
Grass Type
Dense Shade
Landscape Supply Type
Seeds
Organic
No
Pack Size
1
Product Weight (lb.)
3.142 lb
Region
Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,South Florida,Southeast,Southeast-Central Texas,Southwest,Southwest Mountain
Returnable
90-Day
Seed Type
Grass
Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level
Bright Light
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Customer Reviews
Oct 21, 2021
Works fast
I tried to grow grass in a spot where a stump was removed in my front lawn. The area was patchy and looked terrible. I followed the instructions with this seed. Applied in the fall and started to see growth fast. Definitely recommend.
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Oct 13, 2021
9 days no sprouting
We overseed every fall. August weather and dogs typically do are yard in. I used a 20lb bag in a 100ft by 35ft back yard. There is only one spot that has gotten a slim amount of sprouts. The seed looks soft and like mush since the fertilizer coat is off of it. Bad seed.. Very disappointed in this product.
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Response from Pennington TeamOct 15, 2021
Hello, we apologize for your negative experience with our product. Please contact our customer service department toll-free at 1-800-285-7333 so we may assist you further. Thank you.
Jul 17, 2021
Best grass seed hands down. I got beautiful grass under trees, in the sun and shady areas. I wo...
Best grass seed hands down. I got beautiful grass under trees, in the sun and shady areas. I would use this seed everytime I need fill or enhance my yard.
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Jun 19, 2021
This performed very well in part sun/part shade area of my front lawn where I recently removed si...
This performed very well in part sun/part shade area of my front lawn where I recently removed six large shrubs.
Our soil was in good shape, but I still added about half a yard of sweet peet to help amend it and aid the growing process.
I noticed growth after roughly eight days after watering twice consistently per day.
There are still a couple of bare spots, but overall I’m very pleased with how this seed fared.
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Jun 2, 2021
When we bought our house, it had Bermuda grass under two mature Oaks, which resulted in acomplete...
When we bought our house, it had Bermuda grass under two mature Oaks, which resulted in acompletely dead front lawn. We cleared the acorns, added some compost, then seeded with Pennington Dense Shade, and added another layer of fine compost and we started seeing germination. I don't have a before picture, but imagine brown dirt with hard acorn shells and a complete lack of green. I am attaching the after picture. The bare spots seen are not a germination problem but a site issue, where rainwater falls from the branches abov
e, displacing the seed. We will overseed in fall and spring after the trees are trimmed so we will have no bare spots. The compost layer on top and watering 3 times is key as we have had unsuccessful attempts before. The compost holds moisture and provides it when the seeds need it.
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Response from Pennington TeamAug 30, 2021
Hello, a nice, green lawn is the goal and we're happy to have helped you achieve that, Thank you - we appreciate your business.
Apr 19, 2021
Easy to use
Super easy to apply and worked quickly. Application was easier than I expected and I like that fertilizer is built in to save a step.
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Mar 5, 2021
I just received my package, am pleased with the seed mix, germination rate, origin of seed, which...
I just received my package, am pleased with the seed mix, germination rate, origin of seed, which is per testing label on bag:
26.05% Ridgeline Kentucky Bluegrass, germination 80%, origin WA.
6.15%Aries Kentucky Bluegrass, germination 80%, origin OR.
6.10% Wildhorse Kentucky Bluegrass, germination 80%, orgin WA.
0.30% Other Crop Seed.
0.02% Weed Seed.
61.38% Inert Matter.
Now I get to clear, prep, and plant some patches of lawn.
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Response from Pennington TeamMar 8, 2021
DIYBob, We’re happy to hear it. We appreciate your business!
Jan 13, 2022
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Jan 6, 2022
This was for my son, sure hope it works...
This was for my son, sure hope it works
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Dec 29, 2021
Will buy again
Our lawn was starting to thin with a few bald spots. Bought a bag of Pennington Smart Seed, followed directions and grass started to come back beautifully.
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