Back to Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Southern Gold for Tall Fescue, 40 lbs

Customer reviews

2.8 out of 5stars
(15 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
10/14/2021
So far, so good
I'm in Southern Virginia (Lake Gaston) and planted this seed 2 weeks ago (after plugging and fertilizing lawn). Water it every day for 15-20 minutes and have had great seed germination and growth. This was an already established lawn so I'm hoping the Gold grass will eventually take over the clover and other grass that is already growing.
Bilo

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
10/13/2020
Highly disappointed
A few weeks back I reseeded my entire lawn with two bags of grass seed. One was Scotts Souther Gold and the other was a totally different brand. I seeded half of the lawn with one seed and the other half with the other seed. The Scotts seed barely grew at all. I mean weeks later its just dirt for the most part. Meanwhile the other side of the lawn was thick and about 3 inches tall. Each part of the yard got the same amount of water and has had 100% of the same process. I cannot state how disappointed I am in this seed especially when it was about 60% more expensive than the other brand. This will be the last time I ever try Scotts.
LockednLoaded
14 reviews
Filter by:
Sort by:
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/03/2022
    Worthless.
    Horrible growth rate, even after providing the most meticulous setting for germination. Patchy growth, large bare spots. I've used fescue seed every fall here (Atlanta, GA) for 10 years and this was the worst outcome. Scotts: Don't bother listing your lengthy "make sure you do this, this and this" like you did on the other 1-star review. Everything was done correctly by a professional. Your seed was garbage.
    MichaelAtlanta
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/20/2022
    No germination !
    After two 40 lbs bags I have nothing. Rented a dethatcher and prep the lawn. Planted mid September which couldn't have been better timing. Watered. We have nothing after more than a full month. I should have read the reviews. The number of similar reviews is amazing. Bought a different brand seed to plant this weekend to avoid backyard full of mud this winter. Ridiculous.
    TimMc
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/01/2022
    No germination after 16 days
    Followed all directions. Raked, watered 3x a day. Temperatures above 65f at night and below 88f during day. Zero germination.
    Quantum
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/30/2022
    Still waiting for a seed to sprout ????
    In late April, I overseeded my fescue lawn to address some thinning areas that needed attention. I have a sprinkler system so it's easy to set the timer to water a couple times a day to keep the seed moist. I always take my time and prep the areas before seeding... I have used Scotts seed for years and never had such pitiful results....This has gotten very expensive and time consuming for an old guy.
    Old Pops
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/04/2022
    Very good!
    Shopping was convenient, and delivery was timely. Very satisfied with purchase.
    Richard
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/14/2021
    So far, so good
    I'm in Southern Virginia (Lake Gaston) and planted this seed 2 weeks ago (after plugging and fertilizing lawn). Water it every day for 15-20 minutes and have had great seed germination and growth. This was an already established lawn so I'm hoping the Gold grass will eventually take over the clover and other grass that is already growing.
    Bilo
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/13/2020
    Highly disappointed
    A few weeks back I reseeded my entire lawn with two bags of grass seed. One was Scotts Souther Gold and the other was a totally different brand. I seeded half of the lawn with one seed and the other half with the other seed. The Scotts seed barely grew at all. I mean weeks later its just dirt for the most part. Meanwhile the other side of the lawn was thick and about 3 inches tall. Each part of the yard got the same amount of water and has had 100% of the same process. I cannot state how disappointed I am in this seed especially when it was about 60% more expensive than the other brand. This will be the last time I ever try Scotts.
    LockednLoaded
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/12/2020
    Horriblr option for TRUE southern lawns!
    Bought this "Southern Gold" formulated for southern lawns seed last fall and planted here in north Georgia. Prepped the soil, fertilized, planted, watered and had a beautiful lawn all through winter and early spring. Fertilized again in spring and as soon as it got warm (June) it started to brown even with plenty of regular rainfall and moderate temperatures. By July it was BROWN BROWN! All other yards in the neighborhood lush green due to regular rain fall. Yard is not even full sun! Seed packaging said "grown in Oregon"...so what, its for southern OREGON??? Hate this product and the work I will have to do AGAIN this fall with a better true southern seed. Pic1 - early spring lush green grass Pic 2 and 3 what it looks like now. Pic 4 next to neighbors green grass. This seed is NOT SOUTHERN GOLD!!!
    Dissapointed Rick
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/18/2020
    Good Grass Seed
    An easy buy and the product is very good. The only drawback was the time it took to ship and receive the item.
    Leroy
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/28/2019
    Sturdy mixture
    I bought this seed three weeks ago, I would say 78% germinate to date. I Feel if it wasn’t for the amount of wood chips in the Scott’s lawn soil it would have been closer to 98% gemination. For the price of Scott’s lawn soil they obviously are pretty proud of it, I would suggest they sift the (mulch) chips out.
    Kinda happy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/19/2018
    Grows anywhere!
    I used Scotts Turf builder Grass Seed Southern Gold Mix for Tall Fescue Lawns in a couple of different spots of dead Fescue on my lawn, in the shade and the sun. It was very easy to apply and started coming up in all those areas in around a week, sunny and shady areas. I am very impressed. It looks like it will hold up well. I do recommend trying for hard to grow areas. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
    knod
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/05/2018
    It won't come up on most of my yard
    I have a mixed job of seeding a new yard and over seeding an existing yard. Where I took trees down and treated the soil with lime, cow manure, and fertilizer, the seed is coming up great. Where I mixed it with rye grass to get quick coverage in the winter, the seed has not come up at all. Now that summer is almost here, I'm afraid that I will loose all the rye and be left with a bare lawn again.
    Barelawn
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/10/2016
    Hurricane Matthew Interrupted Progress
    Unfortunately, although I did use this grass seed in several of the bare areas of my acre sized yard and the seedlings had begun to come up, Hurricane Matthew interrupted the progress. I do not thus far see anything but soil where I had planted the seeds. I would still recommend the product as the seedlings did appear just as the instructions had said they would. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
    JustJanet
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/01/2015
    Doesn't Germinate
    I paid $50.00 for a bag of this grass seed. After 3 weeks, not a single seed has geminated, despite my following the on bag instructions to the letter - temps, watering, preparation, etc. This has been a real disappointment and not at all the result that I would expect from a Scott's product.
    Klara
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/29/2014
    Great Product
    This will be the first time i use the new seed with the watersmart coating on it, I've used the seed before but it's been a while. I am an avid Scotts product user. I think i have had lots better luck getting my lawn looking good with it than any others I've tried. And I've had people stop and ask me what i do to keep my yard looking so nice. I always recommend scotts to everyone that asks...
    ewathen