Scotts 20 lb. 5,000 sq. ft. Turf Builder Landscaper's Grass Seed Mix for Tall Fescue Lawns

I followed the application directions to a T, and after 3 weeks and wasting a ton of water not a single area has sprouted. Total waste of time and money, i’ll never buy a Scott’s product again.

I had construction at my home so I planted this seed in late March (in PA) on an area approx. 15x8 feet, and watered daily. Germination was great and within a couple of weeks the area was green and growing. The Landscaper's mix had thick, coarse blades and was noticeably different than the Turf Builder Sun & Shade that I typically use. Now four months later the area planted with Landscaper's mix looks terrible with dead patches all over. The small adjoining area where I used Turf Builder Sun & Shade still looks great. I am very disappointed with the Landscaper's Mix. I wanted to try a lower price product but now it looks like the entire area will need to be replanted in the fall with a better product next time.

I used mine for overseeding.. ran a thorough dethatching first, fertilized and soaked, then overseeded.. first sprouts came up within a week, stubborn ones came a week after that. It looks like about 90% germination after three weeks.

I bought 3 bags. Prepared the soil following Scott's directions. I was 2 bags short of the amount I needed because I put it pretty thick to make sure I got a good stand. In one week, the second two bags (planted in the back of the house) is up and growing, some with no water. The first 3 bags I bought, (planted in the front and sides) shows absolutely no germination with plenty of water. Same grass, same yard, same prep. I guess the first 3 bags were just old and will not germinate. Hard to believe, but true.