All in One Grass Seed Mix

[jims5600]

Hi All, Looking to fill in some bare spots on my lawn before it snows
Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for all in one seed?
Thanks

 

[97prizm]

First I'd rake the bare area and use a soil conditioner. Second from memory the Pennington seed is coated and germinated much quicker than Scotts. If you can cut and use sod it's more likely to adhere and germinate.

 

[Snagglefoot]

I've had very good results using fertilizer coated seed. In my mind it ensures the seed has nutrients especially in nutrient depleted soil. If you do want to use separate fertilizer apply it first and allow a few weeks for it to dissolve into the soil. If it is still in granular form when you seed, it will be a long time before the seeds can benefit from the fertilizer.

 

[tbm5690]

I'd try to find a local turf and forage company to buy seed from. In my experience the local area seed does the best vs buying at the big box stores.

 

[walterjay]

I get my seed from a local supplier who knows local conditions. Good results. Follow their recommendations.

 

[loneryder]

Hi All, Looking to fill in some bare spots on my lawn before it snows
Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for all in one seed?
Thanks

Scotts has asun/shade seed mix that has fertilizer and mulch coated on it. I don't usually like Scotts products but have had very god luck with this product in my shale soil.

 

[Zee09]

I had a secret plan. My hardware store sold bulk seed in trash cans.
I'd mix a little of this and that and it was perfect. Even grew in clay soil...

 

[97prizm]

I saw a great yard video where a gardener took grass seed and put it in a mesh paint bag. Then soaked in water for two to three days. Apparently it germinates really fast this way and will lay roots down in soil very quickly.

 

[Donald]

You want a cool season grass mix of Kentucky Blue and tall fescue. More Kentucky Blue if mostly sun, more tall fescue if mostly shade.

You need to rake the surface loose with a metal dirt rake, spread the seed and lightly rake with a leaf rake. Need to water daily for 2 weeks. Speading a thin layer (1/4") of soil over the area will help. Or Black Kow manure/compost. Or other products that are a cover for new grass seed

 

[50yr Street Mech]

Plain ole contractor mix garbage. Grows anywhere, with weeds and all. Dig out the dead grass, add some starter fertilizer to the soil, cover with a bit of top soil or grass straw, NOT the bail straw you see around for Halloween. In NY, the best time to plant would be late August- September so you get some roots before a frost sets in. Water with a garden hose daily, but don't drown it. Sometimes I'll make my own mix of seed that I have laying around. Seed does not expire, as long as you keep it sealed, and in a cool place. Don't believe the expiration dates on the bags. It's nonsense. I've planted 3 yr old expired seed and it grew just fine. Starter fertilizer helps a lot. Not too much.

 

[jims5600]

Thanks to all for the advice. Donald I never thought of the Black Cow