
Ratings & Reviews for Pennington Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 20-lb Mixture/Blend Grass Seed
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this grass seed for rapid, visible growth within days to a week, with many reporting sprouts in five to eight days. The product performs reliably in both sunny and shaded areas, making it effective for difficult lawn zones. Reviewers appreciate the easy application, bright green color for visual coverage guidance, and bird-deterrent coating. A small number report no germination despite following instructions, though most customers find it delivers faster results than competing brands and recommend it for annual lawn repair and maintenance.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Worked great, I have grass growing after just a few days!
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 3-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
Quick Germination - Off to a Good Start
I mixed this with some Rebel fescue seed and it was the quickest germinating grass seed I've ever planted. Growing like a weed! LOL
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 7-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
Grass seed
Would RecommendLet's wait and see how the seeds do!
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 7-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
Lawn Seed
Excellent seed for back yard. Spread easily with handheld spreader.
Verified Purchaser
Great seeds
Fast germination
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 3-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
Worst seed I have ever purchased
Would Not RecommendPut down layer of fresh dirt then applied seed followed by thon layer of dirt. Watered daily for 1 weeks. Little if any of the seed germinated. Waste of money. Avoid.
I think it was old and it's dead and didn't take
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 7-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
Hi—We’re very sorry to hear that our product didn’t quite meet your expectations. We recommend planting this product in the early spring or early fal... Read More

Great quality. Seeds were fast growing
Would RecommendFrom Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 7-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
Study Map Closely
Would Not RecommendI purchased forty pounds of Pennington Smart Seeds for the South. After aerating the soil, seeding, and covering with a light soil layer in early April, the grass sprouted fine. Come June when the temperatures reached 90 degrees or more, the grass yellowed a bit and thinned out and became sparce looking. I believe the only seeds germinated were the annual rye grass which cannot tolerate Louisiana heat. In Pennington's defense, Baton Rouge does not lay in the green area of the map. Make sure you ...
Southern smart shade and sun
Would RecommendFast growing seed , highly recommend!
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 7-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
As advertised
Would RecommendSaw resulys within 14 days.
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 3-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
Seeds popping up
Would RecommendBought this for bare spots in the yard.
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 7-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
Good price
Would RecommendGreat seed product! Requires little prep & watering. Started to sprout within a week of planting.
From Smart Seed Sun and Shade South 7-lb Mixture_SLASH_Blend Grass Seed Verified Purchaser
We're sorry to hear the product didn't provide the results you were expecting. Germination can vary depending on soil preparation, planting d... Read More