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
1
Nothing Grew !
on July 17, 2013
Posted by: Davec33
from Montreal, QC, Canada
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
Put this seed down with some new topsoil on bare patches in my lawn. I have been watering it for 2 weeks, usually twice per day, and NOTHING grew.
I have called customer service, and yes they will refund your money if you mail in your receipt.
( and no, I have never used any herbicide on the lawn )
What really annoys me is the wasted time and wasted water - that is certainly worth way more than the bag of seed.
Reading the reviews here it looks like a common problem. I think Scotts have some serious quality control issues.
I have called customer service, and yes they will refund your money if you mail in your receipt.
( and no, I have never used any herbicide on the lawn )
What really annoys me is the wasted time and wasted water - that is certainly worth way more than the bag of seed.
Reading the reviews here it looks like a common problem. I think Scotts have some serious quality control issues.
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Directions
Cons: Didn't work as expected
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Christin, Consumer Service, July 18, 2013
I am 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 I would like to share 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. If you are seeding over an old lawn, we recommend that you rent a slit seeder. If this is not possible, vigorously rake the existing turf, or add a shallow layer of topsoil to the yard prior to seeding. Seed also needs exposure to sunlight. A heavy cover of straw, soil, or other material will cause the seeds to rot, or severely limit germination. Cover seeds "three straws thick", or with no more than 1/4 of an inch (.63 centimeter) with topsoil.
Finally, temperature plays a critical role in seedling germination. Seeds will not germinate if the temperatures are cold at night, or are fluctuating from high day temperature to very low night time temperatures. Very hot weather will also inhibit seed germination.
I hope these extra tips will help you in your future endeavors and again, I sincerely apologize for your disappointment with these recent results. 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 at 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. If you are seeding over an old lawn, we recommend that you rent a slit seeder. If this is not possible, vigorously rake the existing turf, or add a shallow layer of topsoil to the yard prior to seeding. Seed also needs exposure to sunlight. A heavy cover of straw, soil, or other material will cause the seeds to rot, or severely limit germination. Cover seeds "three straws thick", or with no more than 1/4 of an inch (.63 centimeter) with topsoil.
Finally, temperature plays a critical role in seedling germination. Seeds will not germinate if the temperatures are cold at night, or are fluctuating from high day temperature to very low night time temperatures. Very hot weather will also inhibit seed germination.
I hope these extra tips will help you in your future endeavors and again, I sincerely apologize for your disappointment with these recent results. 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 at http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Simply the Best
on April 22, 2015
Posted by: SirChuck
from Mansfield, MA, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix is simply the Best.
Pros: Value, Quality, Easy to Use, Good Directions, Effective
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Very good results
on May 26, 2018
Posted by: sceddie
from New Castle, PA, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I planted this seed in an area of 4 ft. by 4 ft. and had terrific results. I watered the seed the days that it did not rain. I kept the ground moist. In two weeks the seed had germinated and started to grow. It has been four weeks since then and mowed it with the rest of my yard yesterday. I used to use a Penn State mix but I have had far better results with Scotts sun and shade mix. Will always use Scotts sun and shade mix again. I like it much better than the Penn State mix that I used to use for bare spots.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Good Directions, Quality, Value
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
3
suppose to have great features
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: cookiebarb
from Old Saybrook, CT, USA
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It did not do so good here in my yard. I was disapointed.
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Directions
Cons: Didn't work as expected
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
works evey time
on April 23, 2018
Posted by: Jeff1013
from Pittsburgh, PA, USA
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Although I do my seeding in the fall, be assured that this seed works. Have used before and when following instructions, you will get the grass you expect, for sure.
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective, Good Directions, Quality, Value
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
3
average results
on May 28, 2016
Posted by: JJ1500
from macomb michigan
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
used scotts lawn care products consistently for last 2 1/2 years, just so-so results, no the wonderful lawn described in the advertising. really wish I could find a better quality product
Cons: Didn't work as expected
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
Grass
on January 8, 2016
Posted by: Linhair
from New york
Gender:Female
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's an ok grass seed sometimes it works other times it doesn't germinate
Pros: Easy to Use
Cons: Didn't work as expected
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
Sun and Shade
on April 22, 2015
Posted by: neiljazz
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product does a pretty good job. The Dense Shade mix is the best.
Pros: Effective
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts