Customer reviews from Scotts
Scotts - Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Sun & Shade, 12 lb - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(457 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 457 reviews
5 Stars
283
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
24
1 Star
92
94%of customers recommend this product.
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60 out of
64)
Customer Reviews for Scotts - Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Sun & Shade, 12 lb - Black
Customer Rating
3
What's the secret to see the specs?
on May 27, 2024
Posted by: Boris in NC
Would it kill Scotts to post a pic of the bag of the bag showing specs and drop spreader settings?
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, May 28, 2024
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Nothing but weeds
on May 30, 2024
Posted by: Bobagee
We have used this product the past 2 seasons and were extremely pleased, our lawn was beautiful. We purchased again this year and it is horrible, mostly weeds. Had recommended it to our son and he said the same thing. Very disappointed. It was expensive and we can get weeds for free.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, June 1, 2024
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Sun & Shade and appreciate your feedback.
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 reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
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 reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
on October 15, 2024
Posted by: Todd phillips
This is very good for your lawn i use grass look like deep green carpet.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Terrible, don’t buy
on October 25, 2024
Posted by: Try something else
Terrible, spent 4 days prepping the lawn raking prior to applying 2 bags on just the spots that needed it. After 3 weeks of watering only a few grass seedlings took.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, October 28, 2024
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Thick'R Lawn Sun & Shade and appreciate your feedback.
Soil temperatures must be at least 55°F (+12.7°C) for grass seed to germinate. Cool night-time temperatures and fluctuating temperatures will slow germination. Cold weather will delay germination but will not hurt the seed.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Soil temperatures must be at least 55°F (+12.7°C) for grass seed to germinate. Cool night-time temperatures and fluctuating temperatures will slow germination. Cold weather will delay germination but will not hurt the seed.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Posted by: Dave Hyer
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product with stellar results. I have been using Scott’s for years and looks perfect.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Did not work
on July 11, 2025
Posted by: Tee2743
This product did nothing for my grass. I’ve been using this for the last 7 years to overseed my yard. I always ended up with a nice thick yard of grass. This year, nothing. It’s like I never put anything down. I think that Scott’s has changed the ingredients used.
Response from ScottsBy Customer Care, July 12, 2025
Hi, we're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Thick' R Lawn Sun & Shade and appreciate your feedback.
You should start seeing germination in 6-14 days under ideal growing conditions. It will take about a month for all the seed to germinate. We recommend for temperatures to be consistently in the 65+°F range for cool season grasses. Cool night-time temperatures and fluctuating temperatures will slow germination. We recommend watering 1-2 times per day to keep the seeds moist, until seed germinates. Then, we recommend watering about 1-1 1/2" per week as needed. Both excessive moisture and not enough moisture can inhibit seed germination.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
You should start seeing germination in 6-14 days under ideal growing conditions. It will take about a month for all the seed to germinate. We recommend for temperatures to be consistently in the 65+°F range for cool season grasses. Cool night-time temperatures and fluctuating temperatures will slow germination. We recommend watering 1-2 times per day to keep the seeds moist, until seed germinates. Then, we recommend watering about 1-1 1/2" per week as needed. Both excessive moisture and not enough moisture can inhibit seed germination.
We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
best way to do it
on June 4, 2018
Posted by: debbie58
from Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the easiest way to grow grass. Very simple. Just prepare the soil by raking and loosening the soil. Apply and water. Then keep properly watered and after about 7 days you will see it start to grow. With everything included this is the only way I want to plant grass again. Great idea.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Good Directions, Quality, Value
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
PERFECT FOR THE NOVICE
on June 5, 2018
Posted by: Golferace
from Lewis Center OH
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is a 3 in 1 solution for one step treatment. Best for overseeding in full sun or moderate shade. Be sure to continue watering until new grass is 2" tall
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Quality, Value
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts