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Gardening

Curmudgeoness

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7. Well, there is your answer.

Reply to AndyA (Reply #6)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 06:51 PM

Jun 2013

Scott's is selling filler at higher prices just because they can....they have the name recognition.

They also have some dubious reputation, if people are aware of it.

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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