Best Grass Seeds for Lawns Updated May 2025

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Best Grass Seeds for Lawns
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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9.9

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9.9

Scotts Turf Builder THICK'R LAWN Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Soil Improver for Sun & Shade, 1,200 sq. ft., 12 lbs.
Looks great
Growth rate
Thickness
Ease of application
Picked by 977 people this month!
Picked by 977 people this month!

9.9

1
Scotts Turf Builder THICK'R LAWN Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Soil Improver for Sun & Shade, 1,200 sq. ft., 12 lbs.
Looks great
Growth rate
Thickness
Ease of application

9.8

2

9.8

Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade: Seeds up to 85 sq. ft., 3.75 pounds
Ease of application
Patching effectiveness

9.8

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Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade: Seeds up to 85 sq. ft., 3.75 pounds
Ease of application
Patching effectiveness

9.6

3

9.6

Scotts Green Max Lawn Food, Lawn Fertilizer Plus Iron Supplement for Greener Grass in 3 Days, 5,000 sq. ft., 16.67 lbs.
Greenness
Functionality
Fertilizer quality
Speed
Thickness

9.6

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Scotts Green Max Lawn Food, Lawn Fertilizer Plus Iron Supplement for Greener Grass in 3 Days, 5,000 sq. ft., 16.67 lbs.
Greenness
Functionality
Fertilizer quality
Speed
Thickness

9.5

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9.5

Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb
Functionality
Growth rate
Watering requirement
Shade
Ease of application

9.5

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Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb
Functionality
Growth rate
Watering requirement
Shade
Ease of application

9.3

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9.3

Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed 20 lb
Results
Color
Germination speed
Grass growth

9.3

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Pennington Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue Grass Seed 20 lb
Results
Color
Germination speed
Grass growth

9.2

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9.2

Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix with Fertilizer and Soil Improver, Thrives in Many Conditions, 5.6 lbs.
Effectiveness
Grass look

9.2

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Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Sun & Shade Mix with Fertilizer and Soil Improver, Thrives in Many Conditions, 5.6 lbs.
Effectiveness
Grass look

9.1

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9.1

Pennington Contractors Grass Seed Mix Northern Mix 40 lb
Value for money
Functionality
Looks great
Quality
Seed quality
Watering

9.1

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Pennington Contractors Grass Seed Mix Northern Mix 40 lb
Value for money
Functionality
Looks great
Quality
Seed quality
Watering

9.0

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9.0

O.M. Scott and Sons Tall Fescue Blend Grass Seed, Fertilizer and Soil Improver, Naturally Crowds Out Weeds, Covers Up to 2,000 ...
Germination rate
Quality
Effectiveness
Greenness
Ease of application
Coverage

9.0

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O.M. Scott and Sons Tall Fescue Blend Grass Seed, Fertilizer and Soil Improver, Naturally Crowds Out Weeds, Covers Up to 2,000 ...
Germination rate
Quality
Effectiveness
Greenness
Ease of application
Coverage

8.8

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8.8

Scotts PatchMaster Lawn Repair Mix Sun + Shade Mix, Combination Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Mulch, 4.75 lbs.
Ease of use
Patching ability
Looks great

8.8

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Scotts PatchMaster Lawn Repair Mix Sun + Shade Mix, Combination Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Mulch, 4.75 lbs.
Ease of use
Patching ability
Looks great

8.7

10

8.7

Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair for Sun and Shade Combination Mulch, Sun and Shade Grass Seed and Fertilizer for Bare Spots and R...
Looks great
Ease of application
Water retention

8.7

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Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair for Sun and Shade Combination Mulch, Sun and Shade Grass Seed and Fertilizer for Bare Spots and R...
Looks great
Ease of application
Water retention

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9.9

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9.9

Scotts Turf Builder THICK'R LAWN Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Soil Improver for Sun & Shade, 1,200 sq. ft., 12 lbs.
Looks great
Growth rate
Thickness
Ease of application
Picked by 977 people this month!
Picked by 977 people this month!

9.9

1
Scotts Turf Builder THICK'R LAWN Grass Seed, Fertilizer, and Soil Improver for Sun & Shade, 1,200 sq. ft., 12 lbs.
Looks great
Growth rate
Thickness
Ease of application