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Gardening

Curmudgeoness

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5. I question why they add filler too.

Reply to AndyA (Original post)

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 09:06 PM

Jun 2013

Is the Scott's seed half the price of the Pennington's? Filler is not what will do anything for you, so you shouldn't pay for it. My guess is that it is profit-driven.

You remind me that I have to reseed several areas where I have no grass.....and I am glad to know to look for "fillers" in the seed, since I do not need to broadcast the seed. I just scratch the surface of the dirt, hand scatter the seed, and cover with that dirt. No need for filler.

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What is the reason for adding fillers to grass seed? [View all] AndyA Jun 2013 OP

I'm going to guess pecwae Jun 2013 #1

It may have something to do with even libodem Jun 2013 #2

Just so you know..Scott's was made infamous for putting poison on its bird seed. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #3

Wow! I hadn't heard that. AndyA Jun 2013 #4

I question why they add filler too. Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #5

Scotts seems more expensive than Pennington's seed. AndyA Jun 2013 #6

Well, there is your answer. Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #7