Shade Select Grass Seed

Your shady spots deserve better grass

Shade Select Grass Seed is a fine fescue blend built for the parts of your yard that don't get much sun. Under trees, along fences, next to the house, this seed gets to work. A-LIST approved with an 85% germination rate and 99.9% weed-free guarantee. Low water, low maintenance, made for northern and transitional zones. Already have fescue? Fescue Rescue keeps it thick. Pair with a Custom Lawn Plan for a full shade strategy.

What makes Shade Select Grass Seed different

• Grows thick, dark green grass in full shade
• Three fine fescue varieties in one bag
• 85% germination rate, 99.9% weed-free
• Works for overseeding and new lawns
• Low water needs, low maintenance
• Made for northern and transitional zones

Ingredients

Three premium fine fescue varieties. Fine fescue is a group of cool-season grasses known for thriving in low light and poor soils. This blend combines three distinct fine fescue types, each selected for shade tolerance, disease resistance, and the ability to grow where other grasses give up. Together they produce a dense, dark green lawn that handles foot traffic, insects, and challenging growing conditions.

How to use

Plant in spring or fall when temperatures stay between 55 and 75 degrees F. You can also dormant seed in winter below 40 degrees F.

1. Pick your seeding rate. For overseeding, use 2 lbs per 1,000 sq ft. For heavy repair or new lawns, use 5 lbs per 1,000 sq ft.
2. Set your spreader to the lowest setting. Apply seed uniformly across the area, working in one direction first, then crossing back the other way for even coverage.
3. Water the seed right away. Water lightly to make sure the seed is in contact with the soil, and has access to moisture.
4. Keep the soil moist for 1 to 3 weeks. Light, frequent watering is better than one heavy soak. The goal is consistent moisture until germination, which takes 6 to 14 days.
5. Hold off on mowing. Let the new grass reach 3 to 4 inches before you mow for the first time.