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Scotts Turf Builder All Grasses Dense Shade Fertilizer/Seed/Soil Improver 5.6 lb

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Fills in bare, shaded patches where regular grass seed struggles to take hold, covering up to 1,400 sq ft per bag.
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About Product Overview

Grass thins out fast under trees and along shaded fence lines where sunlight barely reaches, and that's exactly where Scotts Turf Builder Dense Shade grass seed is built to work. This 5.6 lb bag covers up to 1,400 square feet, making it a good match for smaller lawns under 4,000 square feet that have patchy or bare spots in low-light areas.

It's a grass seed blend rather than a single variety, so it's labeled for all grass types and can be applied across multiple seasons rather than just one narrow planting window. It's meant for shaded conditions specifically, not full-sun or high-heat spots, so use it where your lawn actually struggles to establish.

  • Brand: Scotts Turf Builder
  • Grass Type: All Grasses
  • Coverage Area: Up to 1,400 sq ft
  • Container Size: 5.6 lb bag
  • Exposure: Dense Shade
  • Application Season: Multi Season

The Details Specifications

Brand Scotts
UPC 032247180610
Case Pack Quantity 4 per case
Retail Unit Quantity 1
Dimensions (L × W × H) 4 × 9 × 15
Weight 6 lbs
Country of Origin USA
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