Questions and Answers for Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade 3lb. 750 sq. ft. Grass Seed and Lawn Fertilizer

A:  Hello. This will depend on the area that you live. Please review the product on Pennington.com for a map of product usage or call our Consumer Care department at 1-800-285-7333.

A:  Hello! Bermuda grass grows during temperatures of 75 degrees and above during the day and no lower than 60 at night. However, high temperatures above 90 can cause drought conditions in the soil and will make the grass go brown. While it is possible, the lawn would need to be watered regularly during high temperatures.

A:  Hello, this product does not contain Princess; depending on your region/availability, it will most likely include Sahara. Please refer to the seed analysis tag on the bag for exact percentages and varieties. We also recommend waiting until late spring to seed because you want to plant a warm-season grass. We do not recommend your type of lawn with Bermuda due to the difference in growth speed and spreadability.

A:  If the seed has been planted according to the instructions on the bag " results om 8-14 days" means the seed will begin to germinate during this time period.

A:  Hello! No, we do not recommend overseeding a Bermuda lawn with bluegrass. Bermuda is a warm season grass that grows quickly and somewhat aggressively while bluegrass is a cool season grass that can awhile to establish. If you are needing to overseed a warm season lawn during the cooler months, we would recommend Ryegrass.

A:  Hello! This product contains cool season grasses like tall fescue. This type of grass seed should be planted in the spring or fall when the daytime temperatures are between 60-75 degrees and no lower than 50 degrees at night. Depending on where you live in California, this may not be in option due to the higher temperatures. Please give us a call at 1-800-285-7333 with additional information so we can better assist!

A:  Cool-season grasses for Ohio include fine and tall fescues (Festuca arundinacea), perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne), and the most popular Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis). Keeping these grasses trimmed, weed-free, and aerated allows them to spread lushly throughout the yard.

A:  These two products can be applied during the same day.

A:  Hello, it is not required that you cover this product with hay. Covering grass seed with straw can help support germination. If you have additional questions please feel free to reach out to us at 1-800-285-7333.

A:  Hello. As the percentages and varieties can change depending on region and availability, we would recommend reviewing the seed analysis label on the packaging. You can call your local store that has it in stock to request a representative to look at the label for you, as well.