Best Sun Shade Grass Seeds Updated May 2025

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Best Sun Shade Grass Seeds
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb
Functionality
Growth rate
Watering requirement
Shade
Ease of application
Picked by 756 people this month!
Picked by 756 people this month!

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

9.9

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9.9

Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade Grass Mix 7 lb
Appearance
Quality
Ease of use

9.9

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Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade Grass Mix 7 lb
Appearance
Quality
Ease of use

9.6

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9.6

Jonathan Green (12005) Black Beauty Sun & Shade Grass Seed - Cool Season Lawn Seed (7 lb)
Quality
Color
Value for money
Filler
Soil quality

9.6

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Jonathan Green (12005) Black Beauty Sun & Shade Grass Seed - Cool Season Lawn Seed (7 lb)
Quality
Color
Value for money
Filler
Soil quality

9.4

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9.4

Jonathan Green (10322) Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed - Cool Season Lawn Seed (7 lb)
Quality
Color
Effectiveness
Thickness

9.4

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Jonathan Green (10322) Black Beauty Ultra Grass Seed - Cool Season Lawn Seed (7 lb)
Quality
Color
Effectiveness
Thickness

9.3

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9.3

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

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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

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9.2

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

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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

9.1

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9.1

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

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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

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9.0

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

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

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

8.9

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

8.6

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Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix for Southern Lawns 20 lb
Color
Product quality
Ease of use
Thickness

8.6

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Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade Tall Fescue Grass Seed Mix for Southern Lawns 20 lb
Color
Product quality
Ease of use
Thickness

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Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb
Functionality
Growth rate
Watering requirement
Shade
Ease of application
Picked by 756 people this month!
Picked by 756 people this month!

10.0

1
Pennington Smart Seed Dense Shade Grass Mix Bag 7 lb
Functionality
Growth rate
Watering requirement
Shade
Ease of application