GreenView Seed Starting Mulch is a combination starter fertilizer and seeding mulch that helps maintain moisture in the planted area, so grass seeds successfully germinate. The paper mulch is combined with fertilizer, a wetting agent, and special tackifier that helps keep mulch in place to protect the seed while it germinates - even on rainy and windy days, or when seeding a sloped area. Grass seed is not included - you choose the grass seed that best suits your lawn.Great for bare spot repair use - seed not included; you choose the grass seed that matches your existing lawn