Grass Seed (317 items found)

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. Find a large variety of grass seed mixes at Ace Hardware to keep your yard looking throughout the year.

Grass Seed for New Lawns and Repair Jobs

Lawn seed can be used to create a whole new lawn or to repair a few bare spots on smaller portions of your yard. Grass seed with fertilizer from brands like Scotts are good for overseeding or brand new lawns. Consider purchasing bulk grass seed and using a seed and fertilizer spreader for new lawns, too.

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.

Sun and Shade Grass Seed for Mixed Sun Exposure

Some grass seed species work better in certain levels of sunlight. 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.

Durable 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.

Lawn Seed Blankets for Fast Fixes

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 an easy alternative. Made from biodegradable fabric containing grass seed, fertilizer and mulch, a seed blanket can be simply rolled out, watered and left to produce a thick, lush lawn with no extra effort. They are also good for laying a lawn on sloping surfaces where regular grass seed may be washed away before it roots.

Can You Plant Seeds in 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 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?

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 Should You Plant Grass Seed?

Warm-season grass seed thrives well in hot weather and should be planted in the late spring. Cool-season grass seed like Kentucky bluegrass is best planted in the late summer or early fall when temperatures aren't too high.

Perennial Vs. Annual Grass Seed

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 near you from brands like Barenburg and Jonathan Green. Find organic grass seed, soil conditioners, weed killers, and liquid chemical sprayers online or at your local Ace, where you can get helpful tips on starting seeds to take the guesswork out of tending your lawn.