Penn 5# 1 Step Sun & Shade Mulch

Pennington One Step Complete Sun & Shade Mulch combines seed, fertilizer and mulch in one bag. It performs in full sun to medium shade. No longer do users have to take extra products or take action. This combination allows grass to grow more quickly and also more evenly.

Best Conditions for Planting

Users will obtain the best results by properly preparing the lawn and planting the seed mix at the right time. Well-prepared ground makes the grass strong and healthy.

Sunlight Needs

This is best for areas with 4-8 hours of sunlight. It is intended to do well in both full sun and moderate shade, so it suits many lawn locations. Users should avoid planting in deep shade where sunlight can hardly reach the ground, thus grass can hardly grow.

Planting Season

The optimal times for planting are early spring and early fall. In these seasons, it’s cooler and more humid, so seeds germinate better. Anywhere between 70°F and 90°F is perfect, as it promotes quick, even growth without any strain on the young grass.

Soil Prep

Remove the sticks, rocks and dead grass before applying the mix. Lightly raking the soil loosens the top layer, creating a soft bed for seeds to settle into. This enables better seed-to-soil contact, an important factor in the development of good germination and roots.

How to Apply the Mix

It’s very easy to repair the grass.

1. Clear away any dead grass, leaves or debris from the bare spot. This allows the seed mix to make direct contact with the soil without obstruction from past materials.
2. Spread the Pennington One Step Complete Sun & Shade Mulch evenly over the tilled soil. And one cup of the mix per square foot contains the right amount of seed, fertilizer and mulch needed to start growth without overwhelming it.
3. Mulch and soil must be kept moist. Spray with water once or twice a day to keep the area moist but not soaked, which can wash away seeds or lead to mold.
4. Once the new grass has grown to about 3 inches, mow the new lawn for the first time. Beyond that, you should revert to regular lawn care practices, including watering less frequently but more deeply to promote deep root growth, and feeding as recommended for their type of grass.

Available Bag Sizes

Pennington has a variety of bag sizes to meet the yard's needs:

• 5-Pound Bag: Covers up to 75 square feet—good for small patches or pet-damaged spots.
• 8.3-Pound Bag: Covers up to 125 square feet—better for medium-sized areas.
• 30-Pound Bag: Covers up to 450 square feet—ideal for larger lawn repairs.

Users get to choose the size of the bag that best fits the area they’re pouring it into.

Final Thoughts

Pennington One Step Complete Sun and Shade Mulch makes it easy for anyone to grow beautiful, thick, water-saving grass. It’s a time-saver and an end to guesswork by bundling seed, fertilizer and mulch into one package. The grass grows rapidly, requires less water and is disease resistant, making this a must-have product for all homeowners requiring less work but needing a beautiful lawn.