- Grows in extreme settings like deep shade or scorching sun
- Spreads aggressively to thicken bare and thin spots
- 4 in 1 WaterSmart PLUS Coating keeps seed moist 2x longer
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Product Overview
Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix is Scotts most versatile mix that stays green even in extreme conditions of dense shade or scorching sun. Scotts wraps each seed in a unique 4 in 1 WaterSmart PLUS Coating that absorbs 2x more water than uncoated seed, feeds with essential nutrients, and helps protect seedlings from disease. Grow Quicker, Thicker, Greener Grass. Guaranteed.
- Grows in extreme conditions including full sun and dense shade
- Aggressively spreads and thickens for a durable lawn
- Contains our exclusive 4 in 1 WaterSmart PLUS coating that absorbs 2X more water than uncoated seed, feeds to jumpstart growth, and helps protect seedlings against disease
- Grows quicker, thicker, greener grass guaranteed
- Fine bladed texture with medium to high drought tolerance
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Product Overview
- Grows in extreme settings like deep shade or scorching sun
- Spreads aggressively to thicken bare and thin spots
- 4 in 1 WaterSmart PLUS Coating keeps seed moist 2x longer
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| Brand | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts |
| Name | Turf Builder 3 lbs. Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix | 7 lb. Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix | 7 lb. Turf Builder Kentucky Bluegrass Mix Seed | 20 lbs. Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix Grass Seed |
| Price | $2098 | $3747 | $4412 | $5498 |
| Ratings | (335) | (3455) | (639) | (1197) |
| Grass Type | Dense Shade | Sun and Shade | Blue Grass | Fescue |
| Region | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,Southeast,Southwest Mountain |
| Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level | Medium Light | Medium Light | Medium Light | Medium Light |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grass Seed Use | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding | New Lawn,Overseeding |
| Landscape Supply Type | Seeds | Seeds | Seeds | Seeds |
| Product Weight (lb.) | 3.46 lb | 7 | 7 | 20 |
| Product Width (in.) | 19 in | 9.5 in | 9.5 in | 15 in |
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| Brand | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts |
| Name | Turf Builder 3 lbs. Grass Seed Dense Shade Mix | 7 lb. Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix | 7 lb. Turf Builder Kentucky Bluegrass Mix Seed | 20 lbs. Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix Grass Seed |
| Price | $2098 | $3747 | $4412 | $5498 |
| Ratings | (335) | (3455) | (639) | (1197) |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
2800
Product Depth (in.)
4.5 in
Product Height (in.)
15 in
Product Size
7.57 LB-Pound
Product Width (in.)
9.5 in
Details
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Grass Seed Use
New Lawn,Overseeding
Grass Type
Sun and Shade
Landscape Supply Type
Seeds
Organic
No
Product Weight (lb.)
7
Region
Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain
Returnable
180-Day
Seed Type
Grass
Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level
Medium Light
Questions & Answers
186Questions21Answers
Do you have straw to cover grass seed?
Asked by hal October 8, 20202
AnswersThank you for your question regarding Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. We do not sale straw. Please contact us at 877-220-3089 if there is anything else that we can help you with.
What type of grass is this? What name is the grass is about to grow?
Asked by Pretty October 2, 20202
AnswersThank you for your question regarding Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix has a combination of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue. We encourage you to contact us at 888-270-3714 if there is anything else that we can assist you with.
Do they make St. Augustine grass seed?
Asked by Tej October 1, 20201
AnswerTej, St. Augustine is not available in seed.
Will this grass eventually spread on its own to fill in any gaps, or do i need to overseed any gaps?
Asked by OCnewgrass September 23, 20203
AnswersMy experience has been in time this seed, like most seed, will spread. Spreading depends on soil, water, and sun as do most seed
does this seed have fescue? Trying to avoid that, it grows too tall and looks too different
Asked by Fish September 18, 20202
AnswersThank you for inquiring about the seed mix breakdown of our Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. This mix is 8% Wendy Jean Fine Fescue, 8% Fenway Fine fescue, 4% Momentum Chewing Hard Fescue, 9% Vision Perennial Ryegrass, 10% Silver Dollar Ryegrass, 3% Jumpstart Kentucky Bluegrass, 5% Gaelic Kentucky Bluegrass, 3% Abbey Kentucky Bluegrass. If you have more questions please call 877-220-3089 for assistance. We'd be happy to help you with your lawn seed questions.
Can it be used in the fall
Asked by Rich September 16, 20203
AnswersAs long as you still have warm days
Grass help
Asked by Ardoza September 14, 20202
AnswersThank you for your question regarding Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. While the grass seed should begin to germinate in 7 - 14 days, there are several variables that can delay seed germination. Water and soil temperatures are the two most important factors in successful seeding. The newly seeded areas must be kept moist. This may require that you give the seeded areas a light watering two to three times a day for the first few weeks. Keep in mind as well that after you see initial seedlings, seeds will continue to germinate for another week to 3 weeks. After that, you will still need to keep the seedlings watered on a regular basis until they have been mowed at least once. We encourage you to contact us at 888-270-3714 if there is anything else that we can assist you with.
I would recommend to anyone using grass seed to first kill everything in the area that you want t...
Asked by Bean September 12, 20201
AnswerHave used this style of renewing my lawn on small patches with great success. However this becomes difficult on larger tracts like front lawns. Any suggestions?
what is composition of mixture?
Asked by Ed September 10, 20202
AnswersHere's the seed mixture from the label on the bag.
Germination
Asked by Ardoza September 10, 20203
AnswersWe appreciate your interest in Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. This seed mix is a combination of bluegrass, ryegrass, and fescue. While the ryegrass and fescue should germinate in 2 weeks, it could take 28 days for the bluegrass to come up. Regular mowing and fertilizing will help it mature to its proper color and texture. Please contact us at 877-220-3089 with any other inquiries that you may have, and we will be happy to assist you.
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
Weeds but no grass
October 5, 2020
This was the first time I used this product I prepared the soil and add top soil before seeding to patch part of my lawn. After five weeks, I see mainly weeds and no grass growth at all. Disappointing and would not recommend this product.
Response from ScottsCustomerCareOctober 5, 2020
Sintay, we apologize for the inconvenience you have experienced with Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. Soil preparation brings weed seeds to the surface. Seed should not be covered more than 1/4 inch thick or this will smother the seed. You may contact us if you would like to continue discussing this or if you want to know about our product guarantee. You may reach us at 877-220-3089 and refer to this product review when calling in.
Mostly weeds
September 6, 2020
More weeds than grass are coming up and most of the weeds produce goat heads. Anyone that says stepping on a lego is the worst thing has obviously never stepped on one of those. Thanks for ruining our yard
Response from ScottsCustomerCareSeptember 10, 2020
We apologize that you were not thoroughly satisfied with Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. It is normal to have some weeds germinate when seeding. There are approximately 10,000 weed seeds per 1 cubic foot of native soil. Soil preparation brings weed seeds to the surface. We recommend focusing on establishing the lawn first; weeds can be controlled later. A healthy, thick lawn will ward off most weeds. We want you to be confident about our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please call 877-220-3089 for assistance. When calling, please refer to this review.
did not grow at all
August 20, 2020
Spread and watered for 2 week. Nothing happened. Moved some dirt and found some seeds and nothing happened.
Response from ScottsCustomerCareAugust 22, 2020
Rob, we are sorry to hear of your disappointment with our Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. If the seed was applied too thickly, that could hinder germination. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please call 877-220-3089 for assistance. When calling, please refer to this review.
Rocky soil
August 17, 2020
Customer review from scotts.com 
I’m the new grounds keeper at an apartment complex. The owner bought the scotts sun and shade mix. We followed the directions. It’s been about 2 1/2weeks and have yet to see the seeds grow. Ground has gravel and rocks but very good soil. Been watering area since planting twice a day(morning and night on timer). No sign of new grass growth. Getting discouraged. Was looking forward to taking shoes off and walking through grass and being proud of what was accomplished. The owners bought 4 bags.
Response from Consumer ServiceAugust 19, 2020
We are sorry that you have experienced problems while using Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix. It is certainly frustrating to go through all the work of reseeding an area, only to have the results less than satisfactory. We want you to be confident in our products; therefore, we offer a guarantee. To receive more details about this, please contact us at 1-888-270-3714.
SCOTTS RUINED MY LAWN
July 24, 2020
I purchased these grass seeds 6-8 weeks ago and applied them to a clean slate area where I had previously killed the grass and weeds in preparation to start fresh. This is a new construction home and there was minimum grass or weeds as it was predominantly hard clay-like dirt filled with pea gravel. I added new dirt from a landscape company, followed the instructions on the seed bag, watered day and night and the end result is entirely crab grass. Being new to yard work I did believe from the beginning that it did not appear to be grass and began to research online only to find out that although green and fluffy, the entire side of my home is crab grass in addition to the few places where I added the seeds to fill in thinning high traffic areas on my front lawn. I am very sad, disgusted and disappointed as a lot of care, water and time went into this project and now I do not even know what to do...there are too many to pull so it appears I will need to completely start from scratch. I planned to have an Open House in the yard for my 2020 high school graduate (who was not able to have prom or a graduation) in the yard to allow social distancing but under these circumstance I will need to find an alternative. Very Disappointed!!
Response from ScottsCustomerCareAugust 6, 2020
Taconta, we apologize for this experience with our Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix. There are approximately 10,000 weed seeds per 1 cubic foot of native soil. Our WaterSmart PLUS Grass Seed is harvested in June/July, well before the time of crabgrass maturity which occurs during late summer when it sets seed. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please call 877-220-3089 for assistance. When calling, please refer to this review.
SCOTTS RUINED MY LAWN!!
July 24, 2020
Customer review from scotts.com
I purchased these grass seeds 6-8 weeks ago and applied them to a clean slate area where I had previously killed the grass and weeds in preparation to start fresh. This is a new construction home and there was minimum grass or weeds as it was predominantly hard clay-like dirt filled with pea gravel. I added new dirt from a landscape company, followed the instructions on the seed bag, watered day and night and the end result is entirely crab grass. Being new to yard work I did believe from the beginning that it did not appear to be grass and began to research online only to find out that although green and fluffy, the entire side of my home is crab grass in addition to the few places where I added the seeds to fill in thinning high traffic areas on my front lawn. I am very sad, disgusted and disappointed as a lot of care, water and time went into this project and now I do not even know what to do...there are too many to pull so it appears I will need to completely start from scratch. I planned to have an Open House in the yard for my 2020 high school graduate (who was not able to have prom or a graduation) in the yard to allow social distancing but under these circumstance I will need to find an alternative. Very Disappointed!!
Response from Consumer ServiceAugust 6, 2020
We apologize for your distress regarding Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix. We would like to speak with you more about this issue. You can contact us if you would like to continue discussing this or if you want to know about our product guarantee. You can reach us at http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5 and refer to this review.
It come up great..if you can stay off it for at least a week or two. I'm going to need another b...
July 21, 2020
It come up great..if you can stay off it for at least a week or two. I'm going to need another bag to do some fill ins. Just not sure why grass seed got so expensive!
FIRST TIMER
July 5, 2020
Plenty of work prior to opening bag. I did my research and created my own method. Til, heavy rake rocks, soil, tilled clumps of cheapest soil, grated or flattened area, then seeded and used Scotts starter fert. The results speak for themselves. Ive now done huge areas small areas it doesnt matter. Eastern Pennsylvania spots that are direcr sunlight and some that are mostly shade this product worked my lawn could have the eagles practice on it Only lets me add on picture so i guess its finished product after 2nd cut. But the befores are straight dirt
Product worked great... followed recommendations on pkg everything went down nicely after the pre...
July 1, 2020
Product worked great... followed recommendations on pkg everything went down nicely after the prep work. Have tried putting grass in this partly sunny area with no success, this appears to be the perfect solution, have grass growing finally after five years of.alternative attempts.
Better than water saver
June 27, 2020
I initially bought watersaver - little grew. The home depot guy recommended this. I’ve been waiting to use, but in meanwhile did an experiment with leftover watersaver seeds. See for yourself. Hope this will help other amateurs like me - so hard to determine what to get by reviews.
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