Grass Seed: Buyer Beware!

As we approach Core Aeration and Overseeding season, we want to take this opportunity to educate our clients and potential clients on seed - and why good seed costs more! West Metro Lawn & Snow always urges others to read the label on their seed bag - because not all grass seed is created equal!
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Below, let's compare a Contractors Mix from Menards versus the seed that West Metro Lawn & Snow uses.

Menards Seed: Contractors Mix

• This 40-pound bag was being marketed at the Menards checkout for $70.00.
• Ingredient Tag
  • 46% of the material in the bag is seed (very low)
  • 35% is perennial seed (very low)
  • 80% germinate rate (very low)
• Summary: Very bad seed. However, it is the best-selling seed on the shelf at Menards.

West Metro Lawn & Snow's Seed

• We stock 3-4 different types of seed and apply the appropriate seed to each individual lawn.
• Ingredient Tag
  • 98.5% of the material in the bag is seed (very high)
  • 100% is perennial seed (perennial means that it will grow again next year, which is very important)
  • 86% germinate rate (high) 

Summary: Incredible Seed! Which will yield much better results!