Scotts 18151 Turf Builder Dense Shade Grass Seed 7-Pound Bag

by Scotts

Product Features

• Provides faster germination than uncoated seed
• Grows with as little as 3 hours of sunlight
• Ideal for seeding around or under dense trees
• Aggressively spreads to repair thin and bare spots
• Super absorbent coating absorbs and releases water to keep seed moist, even if you miss a watering

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 4.5 x 15 inches ; 7.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001Q1K7SC
• Item model number: 18151
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,378 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
  • #34 in Patio, Lawn & Garden > Plants & Planting > Plants, Seeds & Bulbs > Grasses

Product Description

Exclusive mix of shade tolerant and self repairing grasses. Grows with as little as 3 hours of sunlight. Ideal for seeding around or under dense trees. Aggressively spreads to repair thin and bare spots. Super absorbent coating absorbs and releases water to keep seed moist, even if you miss a watering. Provides faster germination than uncoated seed. Low maintenance lawns. No seed is more weed free - 99.99% weed free. 7 lb bag.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This does NOT germinate quickly, May 12, 2010

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BP - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scotts 18151 Turf Builder Dense Shade Grass Seed 7-Pound Bag (Lawn & Patio)

When seeding my new section of yard two weeks ago, I used the remaining bag of standard Scotts grass seed (northeast variety) on a 14x10 section of new top soil. For the rest of the yard, I spent more money and got the same grass mixture, but with the special coating that promises less water and quicker growth. It was $10 more per bag. I planted everything the same day, in the same area, same top soil, same exposure to water - and the standard, less expensive Scotts seed germinated and sprouted above ground SEVERAL days faster than the other seed. The cheaper stuff sprouted evenly about 4 days ago, and today most of the other seed still hasn't sprouted in several parts, including the section adjacent to the cheap seed. The cheap stuff was 100% sprouted after 9 days from day zero. The expensive stuff has sprouted about 20% of the total area, after two weeks.

I feel ripped off. I can't speak for the less water part, but I'm guessing that is also a crock. Stick with the standard seed and get your lawn quicker and save some money. I also noticed the "coating" on these seeds washes off right away with minimal exposure to water or even moist soil.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars So far somewhat slow to grow..., April 7, 2011

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Phil Rubin - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scotts 18151 Turf Builder Dense Shade Grass Seed 7-Pound Bag (Lawn & Patio)

I figured that shade grass would grow slower and boy is it ever. The part that is growing best is the part that is in direct sun for part of the day. There we have seen grass grow to about 4" high in 8-10 weeks. The part that is in shade almost entirely during the day is showing no grass at all (and it's still bright there - just no direct sun). I will continue to experiment with ground cover until I find something that works in between the fence and the house. I dont think this stuff is it though.

I will say this - the grass that has sprouted and started to grow in the more sunny areas is fine, dark green, and looks great. Now if it only decided to organize itself into a whole lawn, we'd have something...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, July 13, 2010

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Deborah (AUSTIN, TX, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scotts 18151 Turf Builder Dense Shade Grass Seed 7-Pound Bag (Lawn & Patio)

With essentially no preparation, this stuff sprouted virtually overnight in a corner of our yard so dark that we were ready to give up on grass. It didn't do as well in the sunnier center of the yard, though it is growing. Since it is a mix of fescues, we are going to going to get another fescue mix, Sun and Shade, for the center. It may also be worth noting that we have very limestone-y soil, which is optimal for fescue. So maybe not for all conditions, but when it works it works!!