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What type of grass seed is in Scotts sun and shade mix?
This mix is made from bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass. The fescue should grow in 2 weeks, but it could take 28 days for the bluegrass to grow.
How long does it take for Scotts sun and shade grass seed to germinate?
Will grass seed germinate on top of soil?
Grass seeds don’t have the strength to punch through a lot of soil. They are supposed to be placed on top of the soil. Germination can be affected by too much soil. That does not mean burying the seed.
What month is best to put grass seed down?
The best time to seed a lawn with a cool season variety is in the fall. It’s best to plant warm season seed in spring.
Will grass seed grow if I just throw it down?
There is a simple answer to that. Beyond just throwing the seed out into the lawn, there is a lot of lawn care that needs to be done. The grass won’t grow if there isn’t any grass maintenance done before planting.
Should I soak grass seed before planting?
If you want to soak most seeds, you should only do it for 12 to 24 hours. You can plant your seeds after soaking them. The benefit of soaking seeds before planting is that you will be able to grow plants more quickly.
How many square feet will 40 lbs of grass seed cover?
Follow the guidelines once you have read them. The range of the seed bags is 250 to 400 square feet per pound. It takes twice as much seed to seed a new lawn than it does to overseed an existing lawn.
How much does a 50 lb bag of grass seed cover?
A 50lb bag is roughly 30”x 30” and 3.33 square feet. The bag of grass seed will cover around 650 acres.
How many square feet does a 10 pound bag of grass seed cover?
There is a mix of grass. The 10 pound bag covers up to 2,500 square feet.
How much grass seed do I need for 1000 square feet?
Depending on the type and quality of the seed, you’ll need between 2 and 8 pounds of grass seed per 1,000 square feet.
How much grass seed do I need for 2 acres?
The seeding rate can be calculated by taking the number of acres and dividing them by the pound of grass seed perhectare. If you had 2 acres of land, you would use the above grass seed calculation to calculate the weight of the land.
What month do you apply Scotts Turf Builder?
Scotts® Turf Builder® Annual Program Spring can be applied between April and June, but at least 6 to 8 weeks after the Early Spring product has been applied.
When should I put down Turf Builder?
You can apply both products at the same time of the year since they are pure fertilization. The most effective time to apply the product is early spring, late spring, early fall and late fall.
Can you use Scotts Turf Builder in the winter?
Scotts WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food helps to repair damage caused by summer heat, and prepares roots for harsh winter conditions. This will allow grass to use water more efficiently.
How often should I apply Scotts Turf Builder?
Scotts has the right product for you. All Scotts®Turf Builder® products feed for up to 2 months and should be applied in a staggered fashion.
What’s the difference between turf builder and fertilizer?
The key difference is thatfertilizers are used to provide soil with extra nutrients not easily available elsewhere. The Scotts Miracle Grow Company sells a brand offertilizer calledTurf Builder. Grass needs certain types of vitamins and minerals to stay green.