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Ace carries a large variety of grass seed mixes to keep your yard looking its best all year round. Growing the perfect lawn begins with choosing the best grass seed for your climate and the type of yard you have. Learn more about what type of grass seed is right for your needs.

How to Choose the Best Grass Seed Mixture for Your Lawn

A well-manicured lawn enhances the looks of your home while helping to improve air quality by trapping windblown dust, reducing soil erosion and absorbing more moisture from rainfall. But not every lawn seed is right for every situation, so consider the questions below to help you choose which one is best for your needs.

How Do You Plan to Use Your Grass Seeds?

Grass seed can be used to create a whole new lawn or to repair a few bare spots on smaller portions of your yard. For a new lawn, consider purchasing bulk grass seed and using a seed and fertilizer spreader.

If you're only touching up a few bare spots caused by drought, heat, aggressive weeds or insect pests, you can simply spread a grass repair seed by hand to ensure an even, green appearance.

Do You Need a Sun or Shade Grass Seed?

Some grass seed species work better in certain levels of sunlight than others. Shaded grass seeds like fescue may work better in partial shade, while a sun grass seed variety like Bermuda grass won't grow in lawns that don't have several hours of sunlight per day. For lawns with areas of different light levels, a mixed sun and shade grass seed will help ensure an even texture and color across your whole yard.

Should You Use High Traffic Grass Seed?

Sowing a high traffic grass seed will help your lawn withstand everyday wear and tear from children, pets and BBQ guests alike. High traffic grass seed contains specially formulated nutrients to promote deeper, stronger root growth, giving your lawn extra resilience and durability.

Do You Prefer a Grass Seed Mixture or a Lawn Seed Blanket?

A grass seed mixture is great for refreshing a sparse lawn, but if you have a large, bare area to cover then a seed blanket is a quick and easy alternative. Made from biodegradable fabric containing grass seed, fertilizer and mulch, a seed blanket can be simply rolled out over the area you want to cover, watered well and then left to produce a thick, lush lawn with no extra effort. Seed blankets are also ideal for laying a lawn on sloping surfaces where regular grass seed may be washed away before it roots.

Should You Use a Seeding Mulch?

A seeding mulch covers freshly sown seed to protect it from birds, heavy rain or wind until it can germinate and take root, while also helping to preserve moisture in the soil. An organic seeding mulch made from straw will also degrade naturally once the grass has appeared, feeding your new lawn in the process.

What Type of Climate Do You Live In?

Plants require water to grow, but some climates experience long periods of drought. When considering sowing grass in your climate, check that the grass seed's drought tolerance rating is suitable:

• Low-drought tolerance grass seed works best in cool, shady areas that receive plenty of rainfall.
• Medium-drought tolerance lawn seed works well in areas that are well-watered and partially exposed to sunlight.
• High-drought tolerance lawn seed is best suited for warm, dry areas that don't receive as much rainfall.

When Do You Plan to Plant Your Grass Seed?

The two main types of lawn seed are warm-season and cool-season. Warm-season grass seed thrives well in hot weather and should be planted in the late spring. Cool-season grass seed is best planted in the late summer or early fall when temperatures aren't too high. Ace has grass seed rated for regions throughout the US to help your lawn and garden grass thrive wherever you are.

Do You Need to Sow Grass Seed Every Year?

Whether you'll need to sow fresh grass seed every year really depends on the type of seed used in the past.

• Annual grass seed is resown every year but is an effective erosion control as it grows fast in many different conditions.
• Perennial grass seed allows grass to grow again season after season, meaning it is a one-time investment that will help your lawn thrive for years to come.

Shop Grass Seed at Ace Hardware

At Ace, we carry grass seed from brands including Scotts, Jonathan Green and more. Find organic grass seed, fertilizer, soil conditioners, weed killers and other lawn care options online or at your local Ace, where you can get helpful tips on starting seeds to take the guesswork out of tending your lawn.