Scotts® EZ Seed® Patch & Repair Southern Gold® Blend for Tall Fescue Lawns is a revolutionary grass seeding product Bred In The South For The South!® designed to fill in bare spots on your lawn. This product grows in tough conditions, including full sun, dense shade, high traffic areas, and on slopes. It consists of high performance grass seed, continuous release lawn food, and super-absorbent growing mulch material. Scotts® EZ Seed® Patch & Repair Southern Gold® Blend for Tall Fescue Lawns also includes a tackifier to help reduce seed wash-away and a protectant to help keep seedlings safe from harmful diseases. There are three easy steps to success: 1) prep the area by removing dead grass and loosening hard soil, 2) evenly apply EZ Seed® so the area is mostly covered but bare ground is still visible, and 3) saturate with water until no more water is being absorbed and mulch turns dark brown. Plant seed in the spring or fall when daily average soil temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 75°F, or air temperatures between 65°F and 85°F. For best results, keep kids, pets, and lawn mowers off newly planted seedlings until the grass is 3 inches high.

Prepare the area you want to grow grass by removing dead grass and loosening hard soil to help tiny seedlings root. Apply Evenly apply EZ Seed® so the area is mostly covered, but bare ground is still visible so that seed contacts the soil. The mulch will expand 4x upon watering to help cover the seed and keep it moist. (Use half as much for thin areas). Only apply the recommended amount so that seedlings have enough space to access water and nutrients. The seed germinates best when daytime temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F. Water A deep and thorough initial watering is the key to success. Gently water the area until EZ Seed® is completely saturated and no more water is being absorbed (this may take several minutes). Avoid pooling water. When EZ Seed® begins to turn light brown, it's time to water again. Keep kids, pets, and lawn mowers off newly planted seedlings until the grass is 3 inches high.

When to Apply: The seed germinates best when daytime temperatures are between 60°F and 80°F.

Watering Tips: A deep and thorough initial watering is the key to success. Gently water the area until EZ Seed® is completely saturated and no more water is being absorbed (this may take several minutes). Avoid pooling water. When EZ Seed® begins to turn light brown, it's time to water again

EZ Seed is meant for bare spot repair, not overseeding projects. If you are interesting in an overseeding product, check out Scotts® Turf Builder® Thick'R Lawn®!

For best results, water for at least 3 weeks. It is important to maintain a consistent watering schedule until the seedlings reach 2 inches tall.