Customer reviews from Scotts
Scotts - Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix 3 lb - Tan
Average customer rating
4
(1,340 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,340 reviews
5 Stars
791
4 Stars
229
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
46
1 Star
226
81%of customers recommend this product.
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998)
Customer Reviews for Scotts - Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix 3 lb - Tan
Customer Rating
2
Looking to grow grass in barren area
on May 27, 2016
Posted by: Billy2016
from Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
Seed was planted in area where grass stopped growing at least 4 weeks ago, seed did not respond to the area at all. ???
William Mackey
Pros: Easy to Use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy James, Scotts Consumer Service, June 10, 2016
We apologize sorry, Mr. Mackey, that you have experienced problems while using Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix. Going through the effort to reseed only to have unsatisfactory results is certainly very frustrating. Undoubtedly you will be doing reseeding projects in the future, and we just want to give you a few tips that have been helpful to some of our consumers.
Sun is important for seeding, and if the area you are looking to seed does not get at least 3-4 hours of sunlight, it is likely that seed will not grow properly. Herbicides and weed controls can also interfere with germination rates. If a weed control is used on a newly seeded area or on an area that will be seeded, it can cause issues.
Keeping the area watered is also important, and watering too much can inhibit growth, so watering only as much as is needed is required. Grass seed also needs to come in direct contact with the soil. If you are seeding on top of old grass, it may be necessary to rake the area vigorously or add a shallow layer of topsoil. Temperature is also critical, and this particular seed requires soil temperatures of at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit to germinate.
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 contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Sun is important for seeding, and if the area you are looking to seed does not get at least 3-4 hours of sunlight, it is likely that seed will not grow properly. Herbicides and weed controls can also interfere with germination rates. If a weed control is used on a newly seeded area or on an area that will be seeded, it can cause issues.
Keeping the area watered is also important, and watering too much can inhibit growth, so watering only as much as is needed is required. Grass seed also needs to come in direct contact with the soil. If you are seeding on top of old grass, it may be necessary to rake the area vigorously or add a shallow layer of topsoil. Temperature is also critical, and this particular seed requires soil temperatures of at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit to germinate.
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 contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Really Disappointed
on June 13, 2015
Posted by: mrfox358
from Billerica, MA, USA
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
Had to regrow some grass after patio work. We decided to invest in quality grass seed so we could have a nice thick lawn. Our lawn is green but unfortunately the green is provided by CLOVER not grass. The product was too expensive for this outcome. Sorry Scott's I won't be buying again.
Cons: Didn't work as expected, quality
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Jeremy, Consumer Services, July 30, 2015
We are sorry that you have experienced problems while using Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix. It is certainly frustrating to go to the work of reseeding an area, only to have the results less than satisfactory. Undoubtedly you will be doing reseeding projects in the future, and we would like to give you a few tips that have been helpful to some of our consumers.
Water is an important factor in successful seeding. The newly seeded areas must be kept constantly moist for weeks on end. Allowing the soil to dry out even for an hour during the critical germination phase can result in seedling death. This may require that you give the seeded areas a light watering two to three times a day for the first few weeks. After that, you will still need to keep the seedlings watered on a regular basis. The soil should feel moist like a wrung out sponge.
Seeds must come into direct contact with the soil in order to germinate. Our Research Department has told us that if seed is laid on top of old grass, you will have about a 2% germination rate.
Two "enemies" of newly seeded lawns are herbicides and lawn diseases. While you have very little control over the outbreak of a lawn disease, do make sure that no weed control or weed prevention chemical has been used in the area, as those products will also prevent or inhibit germination. When used on newly germinated lawns, herbicides will kill off the new grass.
Finally, temperature plays a critical role in seed germination. Soil temperatures must be at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) for northern type turf grass seed to germinate (Bluegrass, ryegrass, fescue). Air temperature must typically be between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (15-26 degrees Celsius).
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 contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Water is an important factor in successful seeding. The newly seeded areas must be kept constantly moist for weeks on end. Allowing the soil to dry out even for an hour during the critical germination phase can result in seedling death. This may require that you give the seeded areas a light watering two to three times a day for the first few weeks. After that, you will still need to keep the seedlings watered on a regular basis. The soil should feel moist like a wrung out sponge.
Seeds must come into direct contact with the soil in order to germinate. Our Research Department has told us that if seed is laid on top of old grass, you will have about a 2% germination rate.
Two "enemies" of newly seeded lawns are herbicides and lawn diseases. While you have very little control over the outbreak of a lawn disease, do make sure that no weed control or weed prevention chemical has been used in the area, as those products will also prevent or inhibit germination. When used on newly germinated lawns, herbicides will kill off the new grass.
Finally, temperature plays a critical role in seed germination. Soil temperatures must be at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius) for northern type turf grass seed to germinate (Bluegrass, ryegrass, fescue). Air temperature must typically be between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (15-26 degrees Celsius).
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 contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
A great grass seed.
on April 22, 2015
Posted by: BobbyJack216
from Salina, KS, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Used this on my new yard this year, already have a great stand after just 2 1/2 weeks. It filled in very nicely and its given me a great start this new part of my lawn. I put it in a few sparse areas of my yard and it filled them in nicely to.
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Directions
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for Colorado weather.
on January 21, 2016
Posted by: Tracy45
from Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Gender:Female
Expertise:Beginner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have 3 extremes around our house. This product works for each. Hardy and easy to use.
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
This grass seed covers well
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: Crex
from East islip new york
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Seed came up fast within 8 days and fills ion very nicely. So far has not died off as has past grass seeds I have used. It is now January and the new grass is still surging the winter. Will buy more in the spring to finish my lawn.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
Worked for me
on December 28, 2015
Posted by: Golfnut
from Trenton, NJ, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
Due to our very mild winter so far in nj I had some concrete poured thanksgiving week. The areas around the concrete were filled with topsoil by contractor. Even though it's typically too late for grass to grow I tried this product hoping that I may get lucky and help avoid weeds in early spring. I don't know the germination rate but I can say that grass has come up and the new seedlings have survived two minor frosts/ground freezes. I tried to water this once per day and there has been little rain. The grass is filling in better than I expected for this time of year and continues to grow a little.
Pros: Easy to Use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
Grass Seed
on June 10, 2018
Posted by: dribble
from Medina, OH 44256, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had a small area that was bare. I ruff up the area and put in the grass seed and put a little peat moss on top and watered. The seed came up in about 7 days.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Good Directions, Value
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
The best of the best.
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: justme41764
from Ohio
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This grass seed worked better and quicker than any grass seed I had ever purchased. I simply wet my ground, threw the grass seed down and laid a few pieces of hay on top. It started growing within the first two weeks and continued growing until it was nice and thick. I will always buy this brand of grass seed.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Good Directions, Value, grew thick
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts