Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade is a revolutionary grass seeding product designed to fill in problem spots including bare spots on your lawn. This Sun & Shade grass seed grows in tough conditions, including full sun, dense shade, high traffic areas and on slopes. Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair consists of high performance grass seed, continuous release lawn food, and super-absorbent growing mulch material. Scotts EZ Seed Patch & Repair Sun and Shade also includes a tackifier to help reduce seed wash-away and a protectant to help keep seedlings safe from harmful diseases. There are three easy steps to lawn care success: 1) prep the area by removing dead grass and loosening hard soil, 2) evenly apply EZ Seed so the area is mostly covered but bare ground is still visible, and 3) saturate with water until no more water is being absorbed and mulch turns dark brown. Homeowners and DIY lawn care enthusiasts should plant seed in the spring or fall when daily average air temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 80°F. For best results, keep kids, pets, and lawn mowers off newly planted seedlings until the grass is 3 inches high. This grass seed mix is a great lawn repair product for patchy lawns.