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Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix, 40 lb - $88.62 at Amazon.com

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Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix, 40 lb. - Full Sun and Dense Shade - Spreads and Thickens for a Durable Lawn - Seeds up to 16,000 sq. ft.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8KLA38

Currently $88.62. Has been hovering over $100 recently. Compares favorably to Home Depot at $125.

Previous popular deal of 3 lbs for $11.99 also still available.
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Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun and Shade Mix, 40 lb. - Full Sun and Dense Shade - Spreads and Thickens for a Durable Lawn - Seeds up to 16,000 sq. ft.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8KLA38

Currently $88.62. Has been hovering over $100 recently. Compares favorably to Home Depot at $125.

Previous popular deal of 3 lbs for $11.99 also still available.

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Aug 23, 2020 01:47 PM
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Spider210Aug 23, 2020 01:47 PM
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40lb $71.98 here in ny lowes for landscapers mix
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Aug 23, 2020 01:54 PM
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karaziAug 23, 2020 01:54 PM
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Quote from Spider210 :
40lb $71.98 here in ny lowes for landscapers mix

Is there a difference to this?
Aug 23, 2020 02:03 PM
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Spider210Aug 23, 2020 02:03 PM
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Quote from karazi :
Is there a difference to this?
Not 100% but I'm sure the mix of seed is different
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Quote from karazi :
Is there a difference to this?
The Sun & Shade Mix is typically more expensive because of the coating (and possibly quality of seed but can't compare without the latest specs of both products). It comes down to a personal decision on whether it's worth it to you, especially if you will be applying extra products to your lawn when seeding.

Both this and landscaper's have a water absorbing coat. But only Sun & Shade Mix also has fertilizer nutrients and fungicide. Scott's advertises Sun & Shade Mix as being their most versatile for Northern Laws but use your own judgement on fact versus marketing.

Both will be a mix of seed varieties. Sun & Shade Mix is advertised with Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and Fine Fescue. Scott's hasn't published the mix for the landscaper's mix, so you would have to contact them directly (as it changes over time).

Currently Lowes online in my area has the Sun & Shade Mix for $124.48 (depends on location) but cannot be purchased online.
Aug 23, 2020 04:15 PM
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parkaveriderAug 23, 2020 04:15 PM
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Going to give it a shot before having our appraisal in a couple weeks... moles (which we got rid if with HF Solar mole deterents) have helped get rid of them, but haven't repaired the damage...
Aug 24, 2020 02:42 AM
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homeowner1Aug 24, 2020 02:42 AM
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Quote from craymus :
The Sun & Shade Mix is typically more expensive because of the coating (and possibly quality of seed but can't compare without the latest specs of both products). It comes down to a personal decision on whether it's worth it to you, especially if you will be applying extra products to your lawn when seeding.

Both this and landscaper's have a water absorbing coat. But only Sun & Shade Mix also has fertilizer nutrients and fungicide. Scott's advertises Sun & Shade Mix as being their most versatile for Northern Laws but use your own judgement on fact versus marketing.

Both will be a mix of seed varieties. Sun & Shade Mix is advertised with Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass, and Fine Fescue. Scott's hasn't published the mix for the landscaper's mix, so you would have to contact them directly (as it changes over time).

Currently Lowes online in my area has the Sun & Shade Mix for $124.48 (depends on location) but cannot be purchased online.
I think it is Tall Fescue for landscaper mix. "Green, denser & more durable"
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tolatunAug 24, 2020 02:45 AM
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Can we apply this after aerating the lawn?

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Aug 24, 2020 03:00 AM
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ashish8Aug 24, 2020 03:00 AM
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Quote from tolatun :
Can we apply this after aerating the lawn?
That's the best time to apply seed.
Aug 24, 2020 12:51 PM
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chucksenoughAug 24, 2020 12:51 PM
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The problem with products like these is that you're generally only getting half a bag of seed. The coating in this product is 50% of the bag contents. For a similar price, recommend going to a local ag or landscape store (e.g. southern states, site one) and buying blends best suited for your area.

https://www.scotts.com/en-us/prod...F217681518
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I prefer titanrx tall fescue. Have been using it for 2 years and had a lot more success than Scott's
Aug 24, 2020 01:49 PM
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arl16Aug 24, 2020 01:49 PM
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Can anyone recommend a cheaper place for getting seed? I'm in NC
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chucksenoughAug 24, 2020 04:23 PM
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Quote from arl16 :
Can anyone recommend a cheaper place for getting seed? I'm in NC
Cheaper? Probably not. Depending on your grass type, you can usually find K-31 at a Walmart/Home Depot or Lowes, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend that, although it would be cheaper ($60-80 for a 50# bag). I'd recommend going to site one or southern states where you could pay $80-120 for a 50# bag; but you need to determine your type of grass - cool or warm season and whether or not you want to get involved in this as a hobby (weed control, soil monitoring, etc). If you don't, depending on the size of your yard, cut your grass low, dethatch, bag, throw some lime down, aerate, overseed, drag the dethatcher through again with no weight (or a chainlink fence), throw some petemoss overtop, and begin watering. Your goal is to keep the petemoss from drying out (you can use topsoil if you'd prefer, although some use straw, I don't recommend as you introduce the possibly of getting weed seed from that). If it's a cool season grass, about a week in, throw down some starter fert (like 10-10-10). Keep the seed bed moist until the new seed makes it to 3-4" for its first cut. Then you can transition to 2-3 times per week of deeper watering (1/2"-1"). Hopefully you'll get this through rain though.
This said, the above is largely geared at cool season grass like Turf-type-tall fescue (TTTF). If you have warm season, you might to check out NCST or UNC extension recommendations for what to do.
Aug 24, 2020 05:29 PM
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godfather927Aug 24, 2020 05:29 PM
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Seems like KBG seed never goes on sale.
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arl16Aug 24, 2020 05:59 PM
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Quote from chucksenough :
Cheaper? Probably not. Depending on your grass type, you can usually find K-31 at a Walmart/Home Depot or Lowes, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend that, although it would be cheaper ($60-80 for a 50# bag). I'd recommend going to site one or southern states where you could pay $80-120 for a 50# bag; but you need to determine your type of grass - cool or warm season and whether or not you want to get involved in this as a hobby (weed control, soil monitoring, etc). If you don't, depending on the size of your yard, cut your grass low, dethatch, bag, throw some lime down, aerate, overseed, drag the dethatcher through again with no weight (or a chainlink fence), throw some petemoss overtop, and begin watering. Your goal is to keep the petemoss from drying out (you can use topsoil if you'd prefer, although some use straw, I don't recommend as you introduce the possibly of getting weed seed from that). If it's a cool season grass, about a week in, throw down some starter fert (like 10-10-10). Keep the seed bed moist until the new seed makes it to 3-4" for its first cut. Then you can transition to 2-3 times per week of deeper watering (1/2"-1"). Hopefully you'll get this through rain though.
This said, the above is largely geared at cool season grass like Turf-type-tall fescue (TTTF). If you have warm season, you might to check out NCST or UNC extension recommendations for what to do.
Thanks for the detailed answer.. so I am having trouble figuring out exactly what grass I have. But I'm around Charlotte NC regions and based on what I am reading 75% have tall fescue grass.. so gonna assume that's what I have as well. Is there a difference between TTTF and K-31 Tall Fescue?

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fldAug 24, 2020 06:01 PM
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I have tried Schultz, Scotts, and Pennington, but have had the best luck with the latter. Scotts' was always the most expensive but the easiest to get in my area. Frown

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