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Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix, Grows in Extreme Conditions & Spreads for a Durable Lawn, 7 lbs.
Plant or Animal Product Type | grass seed |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
Brand | Scotts |
Material Feature | Natural |
Color | Brown |
Special Feature | Drought Tolerant |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Shade |
Unit Count | 112.0 Ounce |
Product Care Instructions | Water |
About this item
- Designed for full sun and dense shade, fine bladed texture and medium to high drought resistance
- Exclusive 4 in 1 WaterSmart PLUS Coating absorbs more water, feeds with essential nutrients and protects seedlings from disease
- Includes Scotts best seed, protects against disease, keeps seed moist 2x longer and feeds to jumpstart growth for thicker, greener grass
- Scotts most versatile mix; stays green even in extreme conditions of dense shade or scorching sun
- Aggressively spreads to repair bare and thin spots, and seeds up to 2,800 sq. ft.
- Not available in LA, GU, PR, VI
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Product information
Plant or Animal Product Type | grass seed |
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Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
Brand | Scotts |
Material Feature | Natural |
Color | Brown |
Special Feature | Drought Tolerant |
Item Weight | 7 Pounds |
Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun, Shade |
Unit Count | 112.0 Ounce |
Product Care Instructions | Water |
UPC | 032247182218 |
Style | 1 Pack |
Product Dimensions | 19.5 x 9.5 x 13.63 inches |
Item Weight | 7 pounds |
Manufacturer | The Scotts Company LLC |
ASIN | B00NHOZ3QC |
Item model number | 18221 |
Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank |
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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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 WaterSmart PLUS Coating that absorbs 2x more water than uncoated seed, feeds with essential nutrients, and protects seedlings from disease. Seeds up to 2,800 sq. ft. Designed for full sun and dense shade, fine bladed texture and medium to high drought resistance. Aggressively spreads to repair bare and thin spots. Grow Quicker, Thicker, Greener Grass. Guaranteed.
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type | grass seed | grass seed | grass seed | grass seed | — | Fescue, Kentucky bluegrass, Ryegrass |
weight | 7 pounds | 15 pounds | 22.12 pounds | — | — | 25 pounds |
sunlight exposure | Full Sun, Shade | Full Sun | — | Full Sun, Partial Shade | Full Sun | Partial Sun |
blooming period | — | Spring | — | Spring | Spring, Spring to Summer | Summer |
planting period | — | Spring | — | Spring | Spring | Summer |
moisture needs | — | — | — | Regular Watering | Regular Watering | Regular Watering |
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Customers report that the grass seed germinates quickly, sprouting within 5-6 days, and produces a beautiful lush yard with strong, drought-tolerant growth. The seed is easy to spread and apply, particularly for overseeding, and customers appreciate its reliability as a brand. The growth rate receives mixed feedback - while some report it grows like a weed once established, others say almost none of it sprouted. Similarly, effectiveness and value for money also get mixed reviews, with some finding it works well and offers good value, while others report poor results and consider it a waste of money.
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Customers report positive results with this grass seed, noting that it sprouts within 5-6 days and grows quickly.
"...It’s the perfect choice if you want a durable, lush lawn that can thrive in all kinds of weather. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...There's probably a best time of year to optimize your chances of success...." Read more
"...Result photos shown from September 25th. Good seed." Read more
"...I’m guessing around 85% of the seed germinated successfully...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the grass seed's appearance, noting that it grows into a beautiful lush yard with a nice color and texture.
"...It’s the perfect choice if you want a durable, lush lawn that can thrive in all kinds of weather. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...The grass seems like nice grass in texture and appearance. Just what I was looking for. Was it easy to grow?..." Read more
"...It looks really good in the spring, and then its dead again with bare spots in the fall and I start all over again. Ugh...." Read more
"...The seeds are coated in some type of blue mixture, which I presume is a type of fertilizer...." Read more
Customers find the grass seed easy to spread, particularly for overseeding, with one customer noting it works well on any surface.
"...It spread easily with a Scotts rotary speedy green and handheld Wizz...." Read more
"...The seed is easy to spread and for the most part works as well as any other brand of seed...." Read more
"...It's still not perfect but perfect comes from good prepping. I still have a lot more to do but this grass seed is amazing...." Read more
"...The trick is too moisten all day and in good warm weather. Spread evenly with a spreader not by hand...." Read more
Customers report positive experiences with the grass seed's water retention, noting that it keeps the area wet constantly and requires daily morning watering, while also being drought tolerant.
"...The WaterSmart PLUS Coating really helped retain moisture, and I noticed less need for frequent watering...." Read more
"...-- Water enough for your climate to keep the soil from drying out and decertifying completely...." Read more
"...It’s really not that good for sunny areas because it dries out too fast, needs a lot of water, and turns brown...." Read more
"...Thanks to a wonderful thunderstorm on day 3 and and some good watering each day I have a wonderful new crop of grass on the fill dirt berm that I..." Read more
Customers find the grass seed to be reliable and strong, with one customer noting its tenacious vitality and another mentioning its success in tough soil conditions.
"...It’s the perfect choice if you want a durable, lush lawn that can thrive in all kinds of weather. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...summer, the lawn automatically turns back to green, and the vitality is really tenacious...." Read more
"...Love, Love, Love seeing the grass grow. It's gone from weak to healthy and we couldn't be more pleased. Get yours today! We did." Read more
"...By July 4th we had a fragile green lawn...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the grass seed's growth rate, with some reporting it grows like a weed once established and performs better in shade, while others mention low germination rates and almost no sprouting.
"...I was so excited. There were a couple of places where the seeds didn’t take. My assumption is that some of our spring rain washed the seeds away...." Read more
"...it'd be too late, but it's half way into August and the grass is filling in just fine, hopefully thick enough and rooted enough to survive winter..." Read more
"After 4 tries (fall 23, spring/fall 24, and now spring25) not one seed has grown. Must have been an old package when ordered...." Read more
"...the backyard and weeds all over front yard had patches all over and thin grass . This took about 4 months to achieve ...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the grass seed's value for money, with some finding it a good value while others consider it an absolute waste of money.
"...not that good for sunny areas because it dries out too fast, needs a lot of water, and turns brown...." Read more
"...Good price in this 7000 sq ft size bag. The grass seems like nice grass in texture and appearance. Just what I was looking for...." Read more
"...It's expensive and you have to follow the directions but it will work!" Read more
"...The are I applied this to has very poor and sporadic germination." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the grass seed's effectiveness, with some reporting very good results, particularly with overseeding, while others found it didn't work at all.
"...& Shade Mix in both sunny and shaded areas of my yard, and the results were amazing! The seeds grew quickly and evenly, even in the tougher spots...." Read more
"...and got very little patches no where near the same, so the results were hit & miss. Not sure what the difference was." Read more
"...Candidly, I found this to work perfect for my needs. My lawn was mostly dead and any attempts to water would only sprout weeds...." Read more
"...It says it's for northern lawns, but I live in Texas and it worked great!..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2025Style: 1 PackSize: 7 lb.Verified PurchaseI used Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix in both sunny and shaded areas of my yard, and the results were amazing! The seeds grew quickly and evenly, even in the tougher spots. The WaterSmart PLUS Coating really helped retain moisture, and I noticed less need for frequent watering. It’s the perfect choice if you want a durable, lush lawn that can thrive in all kinds of weather. Highly recommend!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023Style: 1 PackSize: 7 lb.Verified PurchaseSo I didn’t do enough research before reseeding my grass. Apparently spring is not the best time to reseed your lawn. Fall is. Just putting that disclaimer out there for people who say this doesn’t work when they’re simply doing it during the wrong time of year. I reside in NC and I’m the “last state along the border” that this seed is good for. So north and north east states only! That’s important!
I saw grass sprouts within 2 days despite my lack of research. I was so excited. There were a couple of places where the seeds didn’t take. My assumption is that some of our spring rain washed the seeds away. Or my prep work (aerating) was lacking in some areas. Or both. We also have mixed soil- dirt and sand. So there are some areas I will be retouching. However I’ve been following the care directions carefully and about 90% of my lawn has cute short grass all over it. I’m not giving up. I acknowledge that my mixed soil and seeding during the wrong season is what was holding back that 100% perfection.
It’s been a full month and my grass has really grown more than expected, I will be posting before and afters with my second bag with progress photos.
P.S. if you have dogs you absolutely do not want them on the grass before that 3”. If you have diggers then you will have to leash walk them while your grass is growing (if you want your grass back that bad). If your dog has to go potty out back, be sure to spray down their pee and pick up their poop immediately! You will not get the best results unless you keep your lawn spotless. This mean raking fallen leaves as well!
Hope my self educated learning tips helped. Read read read directions and research!
(Also my backyard is about 24x24’ and the 15 lb bag was more than enough, I even overseeded in some areas and I’m glad I did)
- Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2021Style: 1 PackSize: 7 lb.Verified PurchaseWhen you live in an arid climate with water restrictions keeping lawns as green as required by the HOA gets a little difficult. Many seed options come with fertilizer and soil softeners which is fine too, but sometimes you really want to lay it on thick, and you can't use that other stuff because it'll over-fertilize and kill your grass more dead than it is already.
My grass was thinning and completely dirt in a couple spots, so this is what I did:
1. Follow the instructions on the bag. Rake up the yard and remove as much dead stuff as possible.
2. For the totally dead spots, loosen the soil as much as possible. (Instructions say 1" but i just used a leaf rake to stir it up a tad. an actual rake might have worked better to get deeper).
3. Lay the seed on thick in the barren areas, and sprinkle/cover lightly with some potting soil
4. use a seed spreader on the read of your lawn or thinner areas but where grass is still growing.
Water, water, water, water, water.
the HOA seems to have a faster response and more direct control over your house and property than the city, so if you have water restrictions by the city, I'd say, don't risk the HOA coming down on you more than worrying about the city. (Also, residential water consumption in our area is really only about 5% of water use so cutting back or splurging a bit on water is a literal drop in the bucket compared to the agricultural use in the state.)
-- Water enough for your climate to keep the soil from drying out and decertifying completely. For me this was twice a day; very early in the morning, before sunrise, then at dusk just before it was too dark to see.
-- Repeat this and re-sprinkle seed for a week
-- Keep watering for several weeks, as per the instructions.
You'll start to see grass babies rising up and filling in those dead spots.
There's probably a best time of year to optimize your chances of success. I started in July thinking it'd be too late, but it's half way into August and the grass is filling in just fine, hopefully thick enough and rooted enough to survive winter when it gets here.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023Style: 1 PackSize: 7 lb.Verified PurchaseAre you kidding me, I actually can’t believe how well this worked!!!! I didn’t want to pay for sod but I hated the dead grass… you have to properly prep in order for the seed to grow. I removed all the dead grass, it took me 6 hours straight… pain in the a** but it’s worth it. Then I tilled the soil by gently raking it. Didn’t put much effort in just went over it a couple times. Softly watered it just a tiny bit for it to have some moisture. I spread the seed with a hand spreader (got it from Amazon) then I laid a very thin layer of top soil over the seed. Not too much, you don’t want the seed to be too deep. I don’t even think it was 1/2 an inch. I sprinkled the top soil by hand. Then consistent watering is key. I have two sprinklers because of how my lawn is an “L shape” I only have one water spicket, so I bought one of those dual faucet connectors (can’t remember official name) got that from Amazon too. Kept the sprinklers in position until it was fully grown in and watered every day twice a day. I’m in Denver and it’s dry here… I planted in April so it wasn’t too hot yet. planting seed in the hot months probably isn’t the best idea but who knows I’m sure it would work. Anyway, you can’t underwater or overwater… keep the soil moist. Id water for ten minutes in the morning & ten minutes at noon. Repeat until you see it start to grow. Once it’s more grown in, use your discretion, id say 3 days a week minimum. Mine started to grow after a couple weeks… I was shocked lol I wasn’t sure if it would work. Then it popped off! Grew a bunch. Looks great to me, it’s super hot and dry now so if it doesn’t rain I water most mornings
5.0 out of 5 starsAre you kidding me, I actually can’t believe how well this worked!!!! I didn’t want to pay for sod but I hated the dead grass… you have to properly prep in order for the seed to grow. I removed all the dead grass, it took me 6 hours straight… pain in the a** but it’s worth it. Then I tilled the soil by gently raking it. Didn’t put much effort in just went over it a couple times. Softly watered it just a tiny bit for it to have some moisture. I spread the seed with a hand spreader (got it from Amazon) then I laid a very thin layer of top soil over the seed. Not too much, you don’t want the seed to be too deep. I don’t even think it was 1/2 an inch. I sprinkled the top soil by hand. Then consistent watering is key. I have two sprinklers because of how my lawn is an “L shape” I only have one water spicket, so I bought one of those dual faucet connectors (can’t remember official name) got that from Amazon too. Kept the sprinklers in position until it was fully grown in and watered every day twice a day. I’m in Denver and it’s dry here… I planted in April so it wasn’t too hot yet. planting seed in the hot months probably isn’t the best idea but who knows I’m sure it would work. Anyway, you can’t underwater or overwater… keep the soil moist. Id water for ten minutes in the morning & ten minutes at noon. Repeat until you see it start to grow. Once it’s more grown in, use your discretion, id say 3 days a week minimum. Mine started to grow after a couple weeks… I was shocked lol I wasn’t sure if it would work. Then it popped off! Grew a bunch. Looks great to me, it’s super hot and dry now so if it doesn’t rain I water most morningsThis works you have to prep correctly
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2023
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