Scotts Turf Builder 2.4lbs Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix: Lawn Overseeding, Soil Improvement, Quick Germination
$14.99 when purchased online
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Highlights
- Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix® thrives in a variety of conditions with root-building nutrition for a stronger lawn
- This lawn care product contains a combination of grass seed, fertilizer, and soil improver to help establish deep roots for a thick, green lawn to be proud of
- This grass seed mix should be planted in spring or fall when air temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 80°F
- Lawn seed should be watered daily or as needed to keep the soil moist for at least 3 weeks or until seedlings reach 2 inches in height
- Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix® 2.4 lb. bag will cover 320 sq. ft. when seeding a new lawn or 960 sq. ft. when overseeding an existing lawn
Description
Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix® thrives in a variety of conditions with root-building nutrition for a stronger lawn. The combination seed, fertilizer, and soil improver can be used for growing a new lawn or overseeding an existing lawn in 3 steps: 1) prep the area 2) apply the seed, and 3) rake the seed into the soil. For best results, plant seed in the spring or fall when daily average soil temperatures are consistently between 55°F and 70°F, or air temperatures between 60°F and 80°F. Water daily or as needed to keep the soil moist for at least 3 weeks or until seedlings reach 2 inches in height. Scotts goes to great lengths to bring you the freshest seed available, incorporating everything from the packaging design to the product formula and the seed itself, so you can grow your own thick, beautiful lawn. For best results, always use fresh product. After opening, plant within the season.
Weight: 2.74 Pounds
Plant Variety: Kentucky Bluegrass
Application Type: Broadcast Spreader
Germination Time: 7-10 Days
Light Condition Required: Sun/Shade Mix
Hardiness Zone: 1, 7, 6, 5, 10
Maximum Coverage Area: 960 Square Feet
Days to Maturity: 10 Days
TCIN: 87582259
UPC: 032247180542
Item Number (DPCI): 084-16-3325
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.69 inches length x 7.5 inches width x 10.99 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.5 pounds
Return details
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Q: What type of grass is this?
submitted by Amazing - 6 months ago
A: The seed blend in our Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade is as follows: Wendy Jean Creeping Red Fescue, Brynn Creeping Red Fescue, Sword II Chewing Fescue, Vision Perennial Ryegrass, Process Perennial Ryegrass, Jumpstart Kentucky Bluegrass, Gaelic Kentucky Bluegrass, and Dauntless Kentucky Bluegrass. The types and breakdowns of the seeds can change throughout the year due to availability. Each bag will have the breakdown of type and cultivar of seed on its seed label. This label is generally located on the back of the product near the bar code.
submitted byScotts Consumer Services - 6 months agoBrand expert
Q: Can I expect a successful growth if I plant the seeds in the summer?
submitted by Stephanie - 1 year ago
A: We recommend applying Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade in either the spring or early fall. Do not apply when the high temperature is expected to be over 85°F.
submitted byScotts Consumer Services - 1 year agoBrand expert
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Guests have experienced mixed results with the grass seed product. While some have achieved lush, green lawns that are the envy of their neighborhoods, others have encountered issues with germination and growth, leading to disappointment. The product seems to perform well in various conditions if instructions are followed, but there are concerns about consistency and quality across different batches.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.0 out of 5 stars with 1388 reviews
quality: 3.8 out of 5
value: 3.2 out of 5
60% would recommend
5 recommendations
The winner seed
5 out of 5 stars
Bob 9 - 1 month ago
originally posted on Scotts
I bought this product 3 times this spring. Early to sprout, usually in 4 days. Very happy with color.
Big Disappointment with Scotts Sun & Shade Mix.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs Down - 1 month ago
originally posted on Scotts
Tried it on both areas Sun & Shade. Works great in the shade, watered daily. The sunny areas was a big Disappointment. A lot of work for seed preparation with 80% less coverage results in the sun.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 1 month ago
Hello. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade Mix with Root Building Nutrients and appreciate your feedback. When making an application of Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade Mix with Root-Building Nutrition, this grass seed germinates best when soil temperatures are above 55°F and air temperatures are consistently above 60°F. In the spring, it takes a lot of consistently warm temperatures to warm up the soil. Any weed control used prior to seeding, such as using the crabgrass preventer, will prevent seed from germinating. It can also take 6-14 days to notice results, but up to a month for all the seeds to germinate. 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.
Still waiting
3 out of 5 stars
Izahere54 - 2 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
It’s been two weeks and some days, still waiting to see if the grass will come. Is this normal?!
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
Hi, we're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade Mix and appreciate your feedback. You should start seeing germination in 6-14 days under ideal growing conditions. Will take about a month for all the seed to germinate. This grass seed will germinate best when temperatures are consistently in the 65-80°F range. 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.
Worst seed ever
1 out of 5 stars
Sid820 - 2 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Don't waste your money. Never came up. Followed all directions and watered twice daily. On another part of lawn, I use general purpose generic sun and shade and that came up in 7-9 days
1 reply from Customer Care team - 2 months ago
Hello Sid. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade PhysBlend Mix and appreciate your feedback. This grass seed germinates best when soil temperatures are above 55°F and air temperatures are consistently above 60°F. In the spring, it takes a lot of consistently warm temperatures to warm up the soil. Any weed control used prior to seeding, such as using the crabgrass preventer, will prevent seed from germinating. It can also take 6-14 days to notice results, but up to a month for all the seeds to germinate. 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.
Junk
1 out of 5 stars
Ryan F - 3 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Scotts sun and shade mix Absolute garbage good weather watered daily very poor germination rate waste of time and money will never buy again
1 reply from Customer Care team - 3 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade PhysBlend Mix and appreciate your feedback. We recommend applying this when temperatures are consistently 65-80 degrees. Cooler night temperatures can delay results. Be sure that no weed controls are applied prior to or after seeding as they can prevent 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.
The worst
1 out of 5 stars
katiekinn - 3 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Have been a faithful user until they changed to "combo." The worst possible product. Grass did not grow, weeds flourished and finally found the original just seed. If I can't find just the seed in the future, I will have to change to a new company's product. Just the worst.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 3 months ago
Hello Katie. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade PhysBlend Mix and appreciate your feedback. When making the application, this grass seed germinates best when soil temperatures are above 55°F and air temperatures are consistently above 60°F. In the spring, it takes a lot of consistently warm temperatures to warm up the soil. Any weed control used prior to seeding, such as using the crabgrass preventer, will prevent seed from germinating. It can also take 6-14 days to notice results, but up to a month for all the seeds to germinate. 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.
Mediocre results
2 out of 5 stars
The Shadowman - 3 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I did everything right from the seeding instructions to watering as recommended, but have had average success at best. Started mowing and hope the grass will spread.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 3 months ago
Hello. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade PhysBlend Mix and appreciate your feedback. We suggest applying Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade Mix in the spring or early fall, when soil temperatures are above 55 degrees and air temperatures are consistently above 60 degrees. In the spring, it takes a lot of consistently warm temperatures to warm up the soil. Any weed control used prior to seeding, such as using the crabgrass preventer, will prevent seed from germinating. It can also take 6-14 days to notice results, but up to a month for all the seeds to germinate. 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.
These products are Excellent! Fantastic Results!
5 out of 5 stars
MsLawnEnvy - 3 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Last fall, we resurfaced our entire front lawn first by using Round up to kill everything & removed debris & dead roots with sharp thatch rake, scraping/regrading low areas, seeded, and fertilized with Scotts Triple Action. (The lawn was mostly weeds & dead grass from drought) . The grass came in beautifully, as weeds were effectively controlled weeds (some crabgrass was stubborn). This spring, we used this fertilizer first as a preventative before temperatures were suitable for seeding. A few weeks later, after removing large dying weeds, too big to leave in, we applied the 3-in-One fertilizer a SECOND time and over-seeded with the Scott’s special PA State Blend covering any bare patches. Watering daily, along with some April showers, the grass has never looked better! The best part? The grass is green on OUR side!😆☺️ I love that this fertilizer is safe for seeding AND does a great job killing those pesky weeds, ESPECIALLY nutsedge, which is very difficult to eradicate. Thank you, Scotts! Tip: If directions are followed carefully, the outcome is well worth the effort!
Use premium seed (Lesco blend) instead.
1 out of 5 stars
M409 - 3 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Bought the large bag hoping to seed a somewhat shady area in my backyard. For whatever reason, germination on growth was poor. Wish I could return but three out the bag and receipt. My recommendation is to buy Lesco which I used for my front yard which grew great.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 3 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade PhysBlend Mix and appreciate your feedback. Fluctuating temperatures in the early spring can delay germination. For best results, we recommend applying this in the late spring when temperatures are consistently over 65 degrees. Be sure to keep the seed moist as the germinate. If they dry out they will not germinate. 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.
Smartest Decision for my yard every
5 out of 5 stars
- 4 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I decided to save money and stop paying fertilizer companies to do a nominal job of caring for my yard. I am so glad I switched. I am saving money and my lawn is looking amazing.
Stronger grass looking beautiful.
4 out of 5 stars
Rperk - 4 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I bought your lawn seating and Moss killer and it worked great.
Scott’s is a must if you want a good looking lawn
5 out of 5 stars
BBUG - 4 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Easy to use , true to growth expectations, quality products
Feeling let down
3 out of 5 stars
JohnIII - 4 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I have been a customer of your year-round program for several years. This year, you offered new entrants a free spreader. And left your long-time customers with their old, rusty spreaders. Not what I would consider fair or good customer relations.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hey John, thanks for reaching out about the Scotts Lawn Program promotion! We're always looking for ways to improve, and your feedback is very valuable. We'd love to chat with you about your current subscription and our new platform. To make things easy, give our Consumer Services team a call at 888-270-3714. They're ready to help you out. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Let's get your lawn looking its best!
Very disappointed in sun & shade grass seed.
1 out of 5 stars
dean56 - 4 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Last spring I spread Scott’s sun & shade grass seed over a 100 square yard area in my lawn. The seed was planted in fresh lawn soil. During the summer and fall, the location looked wonderful. Now this spring, the area is dead as it was before I seeded it. I followed all instructions, and I am very disappointed. It’s like there wasn’t any perennial seed in the mixture. I paid more, thinking Scott’s seed was reputable, but I’m thinking I was mistaken.
1 reply from Customer Care team - 4 months ago
Hello Dean. 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 for assistance.
Works
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
C - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
I found this really helpful for patching up the areas in my lawn that needed grass quickly! I also use it in early spring to overseed my yard. Plus, I got it on sale, which made the price even better. Overall, I'm really happy with it!

3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Bad card - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Cost too much money and it’s not doing anything yet
1 reply from Scotts Consumer Services team - 5 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade and appreciate your feedback. 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. Temperature plays a critical role in seed germination. Soil temperatures must be at least 55°F (13°C) for northern type turf grass seed to germinate (Bluegrass, ryegrass, fescue). Air temperature must typically be between 60 and 80°F (15-26°C). Seeds will not germinate if the temperatures are cold at night or are fluctuating from high day temperature to very low nighttime temperatures. Very hot weather will also inhibit seed germination. We recommend you reach out to your local retailer to share your pricing concerns. 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.
Beautiful backyard - waiting patiently for front
5 out of 5 stars
Elbe - 10 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
Mid summer I planted a new lawn in back of house and it came in thick and lush with no problems in about 10-15 days. Early fall I planted the front area and I’m still waiting for one blade! I followed the same procedure I used on back. The only difference was newly purchased bags of seed. Is it possible the seed was compromised? I am using sun & shade.
Slow germination and excellent appearance
5 out of 5 stars
Jerry MG - 11 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
This seed is slow to germinate. It is not an instant impact contractor's mix. You have to make sure your seed bed is properly prepped and you must keep the ground moist every day. Once established, it blows away contractor mixes in appearance. It has a vibrant dark green color and over time it will grow into a lush lawn with proper care. Good things come to those who are patient and willing to wait.
Amazed!
5 out of 5 stars
brilliantquiet - 11 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I can't find what variety or varieties of grass seed this formula contains but it's performance has been nothing short of miraculous...where I used left over Miracle Grow all purpose potting soil for my 'top soil'. Ive had great success in other areas where I used Scott's Top Soil in the red bag...but takes longer. The pictures I included are from day 7 where I used the Miracle Grown potting mix. Neighbors have been pulling over to inquire how I grew it so quickly.
Awful product
1 out of 5 stars
Jr2708 - 11 months ago
originally posted on Scotts
I bought 6 large bags. Atrocious germination rate despite following instructions closely And having idea growing conditions
1 reply from Customer Care team - 11 months ago
We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Sun & Shade PhysBlend Mix and appreciate your feedback. This grass seed will germinate best when temperatures are consistently in the 65-80 degree F range. Cool nighttime temperatures and fluctuating temperatures will slow germination. 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 to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.