- Guaranteed to grow thicker, greener grass faster
- Spreads to fill in high-traffic areas
- Recovers quickly from tough summer conditions
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Grow quicker, thicker, greener grass. Guaranteed. Now with Watersmart Plus Coating Technology. Absorbs twice the water as uncoated seed, feeds with essential nutrients, and fungicide to protect new seedlings against harmful diseases.
- Absorbs twice the water and holds water twice as long as uncoated seed to help prevent seed from drying out, even if you miss a day of watering
- Feeds with essential nutrients to jump start seedlings and help them quickly grow taller, thicker and greener
- Protects with a fungicide to help keep new seedlings safe from harmful diseases
- Grows 33% thicker than ordinary tall fescue
- Recovers quickly from heat and drought and spreads to repair wear and tear
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Product Overview
- Guaranteed to grow thicker, greener grass faster
- Spreads to fill in high-traffic areas
- Recovers quickly from tough summer conditions
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| Brand | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts | |
| Name | Turf Builder 20 lbs. Heat-Tolerant Blue Mix Grass Seed | 20 lbs. Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix Grass Seed | Turf Builder 20 lbs. Grass Seed Pacific Northwest Mix | 20 lbs. Turf Builder Grass Seed Northeast Mix |
| Price | $5398 | $5548 | $6900 | $8848 |
| Ratings | (1225) | (1287) | (88) | (173) |
| Grass Type | Mixed | Fescue | Mixed | Mixed |
| Region | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,Southeast,Southwest Mountain | Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,Southeast,Southwest Mountain | California Coast,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain | Northeast Central |
| 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.) | 20.7 lb | 20 | 20.7 lb | 20.7 lb |
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| Brand | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts | |
| Name | Turf Builder 20 lbs. Heat-Tolerant Blue Mix Grass Seed | 20 lbs. Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix Grass Seed | Turf Builder 20 lbs. Grass Seed Pacific Northwest Mix | 20 lbs. Turf Builder Grass Seed Northeast Mix |
| Price | $5398 | $5548 | $6900 | $8848 |
| Ratings | (1225) | (1287) | (88) | (173) |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
5000
Product Depth (in.)
22 in
Product Height (in.)
5.5 in
Product Size
20.7 LB-Pound
Product Width (in.)
15 in
Details
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Grass Seed Use
New Lawn,Overseeding
Grass Type
Mixed
Landscape Supply Type
Seeds
Organic
No
Product Weight (lb.)
20.7 lb
Region
Appalachians,California Coast,Mideast Central,Midwest,Northeast Central,Northwest Coast,Northwest Mountain,Southeast,Southwest Mountain
Returnable
180-Day
Seed Type
Grass
Traffic/Wear Tolerance Level
Medium Light
Questions & Answers
107Questions52Answers
What kind of grass does this seed grow, and does it continue to grow in the summer and winter
Asked by Babycakes March 30, 201410
AnswersScotts sell a tall fescue mix for sun and shade and there is a different bag that sells a mix of creeping red fescue and rye with some bluegrass. Just read the label. On this Home Depot website they seem to be combining all the questions and answers for Scott seed products into one Q&A. You go to review one seed product and it ends up posting in a different seed Q&A so my advice is not all these answers are applicable to the product you are asking the question about!
Do I still need to use starter fertilizer after applying this seed?
Asked by Lee April 5, 20186
Answersno. it is coated with fertilizer as 50% of the composition,
what is the growth rate of this grass
Asked by bubb0bubbson February 15, 20175
AnswersTall fescue in ideal conditions will grow 1-2" a week
What is the mix of seed
Asked by JR September 29, 20155
AnswersMine is a mix of three Tall Fescue varieties and a very small percentage of SPF 30 Kentucky Bluegrass.
Can i use this seed in maryland
Asked by 6112 July 28, 20185
AnswersYes, you'll probably have a similar experience to mine in North Carolina. The Bluegrass included is better adapted than standard bluegrass for warmer climes.
Is this mix good for reseeding a complete bare yard or is it only good for overseeding? Also is t...
Asked by Ben January 28, 20195
AnswersOver seeding. Covering over bad spots
How much sq. ft. coverage does a 20lb. bag cover?
Asked by Jen April 27, 20174
Answers2200 sqft for new lawns and 5000 for overseeding
Is this pet safe?
Asked by Jay April 29, 20184
AnswersI planted this seed and have a dog that rolls around in the grass daily. No problems noted.
Will this seed spread out in time?
Asked by Larry May 9, 20164
AnswersIt will thicken as it gets established but it will not spread into new plants
what home depot store can i buy scotts sun & shade seed?
Asked by mouse March 22, 20144
AnswersIt should be available at most stores if not all
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
Best grass seed mix I've tried
January 7, 2021
Scotts Tall Fescue mix gave me the best results after trying several different types of grass seed. I seeded in the spring, overseeded and fed Scotts Weed & Feed fertilizer in the fall and following spring. The end result was a lush, deep green lawn where there used to be dirt and weeds. Hardy in both direct sun and shade.
Followed all instructions and still have bare spots
October 22, 2020
On September 29, 2020 we purchased two 20 pound bags of Scott's Turf-builder Tall Fescue seed. We prepped our lawn according to the instructions, laid the seed down according to the instructions and watered daily according to the instructions. Most of the seed never germinated and we still have bare spots all over our lawn. One of the reasons we purchased Scotts is because of the "no quibble" money back guarantee printed on the bag. We thought for sure the seed would work if we followed the instructions but it did not. Would not recommend this product to anyone!
Response from ScottsCustomerCareOctober 22, 2020
We are sorry to hear that Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix did not germinate as expected. This seed will germinate best when temperatures are consistently between 65-85 15-29 degrees for about 3 weeks. We want you to be aware that we do back our product with a product guarantee. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to speak further about this. You can reach us at 877-220-3089.
This is the best seed I have found. Watered everyday...
July 3, 2020
This is the best seed I have found. Watered everyday was up in a week.?
Lush and thick grass in 30 days
May 15, 2020
During quarantine I decided to give some TLC to the back yard to stay busy. This worked great, however there are a few steps I took that I think are crucial to having success with it.
1) You MUST buy the Scotts Top Soil to go with the seed. Everywhere I applied the soil the grass grew amazingly in 30 days. I’m talking areas that before were completely dirt to nothing but grass. Other areas honestly didn’t take the seed too well and I’ll have to reapply with the soil.
2) Don’t be afraid to load up areas with seed. As long as its properly soiled, it’ll take all of it for better results.
3) Give it time. You won’t see anything growing for about 2 weeks but it’s working, trust me. I gave my yard 30 days and am extremely happy with the results.
4) Water at least every other day.
5) Stay off the seed! I have dogs and completely closed off my area of the yard I had seeded from them for the full 30 days. The only time it should have anyone walking on it is to water.
The only reason I gave it 4 and not 5 stars is because my experience is you have to buy the soil for the seed to work properly. However I promise if you follow these steps you’ll be just as happy as I am!
Green and growing like you would not believe
May 2, 2020
Green and growing like you would not believe
This Scott's grass seed seemed to come up within 5...
April 7, 2020
This Scott's grass seed seemed to come up within 5 days and actually had great coverage.Very pleased with how well it did and in the minimum amount of time.
Weed seed mixed in with the Tall Fescue Mix. I used the Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fesc...
November 2, 2019
Weed seed mixed in with the Tall Fescue Mix. I used the Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Tall Fescus mix as the primary seed for my yard reseeding last month. The seed grows well, but now there is unwanted weeds in my yard that were not there before. This has occurred in my front and back yards. I believe there is a mix of weed seed in the tall fescue mix because the weeds that are now present are not a species of weed that was present in my yard prior to using the Tall Fescue Mix.
Response from ScottsCustomerCareNovember 5, 2019
We apologize that you were not thoroughly satisfied with Scotts Turf Builder Tall Fescue Mix Grass Seed. All of our Scotts seeds are thoroughly cleaned and is 98.9% to 99.9% weed seed free. Natural soil contains thousands of seeds and when soil is disturbed, such as by rototilling, seeds that were deep in the soil may be brought to top of soil where growing conditions are better allowing them to germinate. 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 877-220-3089.
tall fescue
October 28, 2019
excellent product. very high germination rate. dark green in color. previously bought the Scott's northern mix with horrible results.
My Lawn Renovation
August 14, 2019
Customer review from scotts.com 
Here are some before and after pics of the Scotts heat tolerant blue grass seed. My yard is very small I overseeded in August 26,2018. Started with bare spots and lots of weeds. It’s now summer 2019 and the grass is doing great in the 3 digit weather here in Southern California.
Great product if you take the time and do as directed
May 19, 2019
I had great success after spraying roundup and waiting a week and spraying again to make sure i got everything. I then added compost/topsoil a week later for leveling and adding a thin layer. I also used my scarifier before putting seed down and raking in before smoothing. The picture is thirteen days after putting down the first seed and about two days from germinating the second batch of seed i put down seven days after the first seeding. I highly recommend
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