Review of Scotts Patchmaster Lawn Repair Mix: Sun and Shade

Every summer I look at my back yard in dismay, as the lawn has bare patches and dead areas because of pet usage and where I was lazy about getting the fall leaves raked. The barren lawn doesn't exactly create the type of environment where I want to grill and relax in during my summers off, so I went in search of a product that would help me get a greener, fuller lawn. I'm obviously not a high-maintenance landscaper, so Scotts Patchmaster Lawn Repair Mix caught my attention at the local Home Depot store. The 14.25 pound bag claimed to have everything necessary for repairing bare spots on the lawn: mulch, seed, and fertilizer. At around $25 a bag (which would cover up to 300 sq. ft.), I decided to give it a try.

How to Use Scotts Patchmaster Lawn Repair Mix: Sun and Shade
Scotts reports that the best times to spread grass seed is during the fall or spring, before the temperatures are too cool or too hot. The package recommends that you loosen the top 1-3 inches of soil before spreading the product over bare spots. The product is lightweight due to the newspaper used as mulch. In order to spread it evenly and not put too much product on one spot, I recommend using gloves before rubbing a handful of the mix between your hands while spreading. Then water twice a day, making sure that the mix is kept moist. Then, in 7-10 days you should see grass growing up where there was once dead, brown grass or just a bald patch on the lawn. I followed the directions and made sure the mix was moist. Sure enough, in about two weeks I was ecstatic to see tiny, but beautiful sprigs of grass growing! I was careful to make sure my dog didn't urinate too much where the product was down, but there were a few times when she used the bathroom over it. I'm keeping a watch on those areas. The product is also available in a 4.75 pound bag in case I need to reapply later on. I would definitely recommend this product if you're looking for a convenient, easy way to fill in bare spots on your lawn.

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Scotts
Personal Experience