Overview
PROS
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SPECS
Type
Traffic Level
Texture
Suitability
Water Needs
Our Top Choice
Bonide High Traffic Grass Seed
Bonide is a family owned and operated business that is committed to providing the best possible solutions for home, lawn and garden pest problems.
This grass seed is self-repairing and durable with low moisture requirements. It is also disease resistant.
We couldn't find any complaints! Unless having beautiful grass with low water needs doesn't take your fancy?
Special seed blend
High
Coarse
Play yards; warm season
Low
Best Value
ScottsQuick Fix Grass Seed Mix
For nearly 150 years, Scotts has been the industry-leading manufacturer of lawn, garden and outdoor living products and services dedicated to making a beautiful world.
This grass seed is 99.9% weed-free and germinates quickly. It covers up to 750 sq. ft and can be used to prevent erosion.
It can barely tolerate temperatures over 85F.
Mixed blend
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Coarse
Erosion areas; spring
High
Jonathan GreenDense Shade Mixture
Jonathan Green is an innovative brand committed to helping you grow and maintain the beautiful lawn of your dreams. It does this at the most competitive prices.
It is suitable for heavy shade areas. The grass produced is thick, has fine blades, germinates well and is a beautiful shade of green.
It requires a whole lot of water and can die if not properly aerated.
Shade grass seed mixture
High
Fine
Shady/dry soils; dry season
Low
PenningtonNorth Grass Seed
Over the last several decades, grass seed has become Pennington’s expertise, and it remains dedicated to providing the finest grass in the industry.
It looks thick and spreads properly. The grass grows in a week and is several inches tall after 3 weeks.
It requires extra care.
Mixed blend
High
Fine
Sun/shade; warm season
Low
OutsideprideStipa Seeds – Barbata
Since 2000, Outsidepride has remained a family owned business. With hundreds of thousands of orders processed, it is a growing leader in the seed industry.
This grass seed requires very little care. It has the ability to self-sow and can be used for naturalized meadows.
This grass seed has a tendency to be short lived.
Stipa seeds - barbata
High
Fine
Breezy areas; dry season
Low