Jonathan Green (10970) Black Beauty Heavy Traffic Grass Seed - Cool Season Lawn Seed (3 lb)

This grass is absolutely gorgeous. I needed something for my back yard that was good with high traffic and sun. Bought my house 2 years ago and the previous owner had dogs that tore up the yard. I feel it should be noted that the label on the back of the bag says to keep the seeds away from live stock. I have chickens in my back yard. So I was unable to use it where I wanted it. I have dandelions in my front yard and read to over seed with other grass I wanted. I did this and I do NOT regret this choice! I’m actually on here to buy another back to convert my grass everywhere on my property! I feel the cost is well worth it! Just review my pictures and it should answer all your questions. It did take a bit to grow, however, I did not take care of it as directed. So this is the work of my limited care. I also spread it with my hands and not a seeder to get the FULL look so it’s easier and works perfect. It out did my expectations!!!

All I can say is that I’ve used black Beauty for yrs and it’s always superseded my expectations. I’ve tried contractors blend Scott’s Pennington nothing really shines. Yea expensive yes sometimes germinating can take 3 weeks. Likes water but for me always good results. Be careful online sometimes you get old bad seed I buy from landscape distributor.Pic 1 burn. (Fall) Spray with salt n vinegar wait till it dries the cut at lowest setting then burn with propane torch down to the dirt. No tilling add seed then a layer of peat moss compost top soil. Add mor seed the even out.Pic 2 after 3 plus weeks. Water 3 times a day.Pic 3 (spring) after 3 cuts. Have to fill in some small spots but overall very satisfied.

I love Jonathan Green products but this heavy traffic seed is the best ever. It stands up well to my German Shepherd running through it.

Good value but 9nly time will tell just how good this seed produces a lawn. This seed is highly rated in several Internet searches.

Worst grass seed i have bought. Prepared the ground by roughing up the black dirt. Spread the seed, covered with straw matt for grass, keep birds from getting seed and holds in moisture.This is after 4 1/2 weeks.

The area I planted this seed looks great this year, we will see how it last. I'm satisfied at the present, seems like it came up quickly.

This grass is amazing! First we bought a really expensive bag with coated big blue seeds from HomeDepot - it grew but the bag was around $50 and covered no more than 10 square feet. In addition, the HD modified grass seeds came to be light yellowish green grass, which looks like it's dying, so I am not a big fan. I am happy though that I found the Jonathan Green natural grass! It is dark green and super soft, yet very sturdy! I have become an expert at growing it by now!The first time was unsuccessful. I roughed up the dirt and put the seeds on top, almost all died and left me heart broken! The second attempt I mixed the dirt with the seeds and packed it in holes where I wanted it to grow. And Oh boy, did it grow! But it was too dense.So, my third attempt - I cleaned up two large areas - about 20 square feet each. Removed about about 2" of the top soil and everything that was growing (with a small hoe). Roughed up the dirt and cleaned up roots as best as I could, then put back some soil to fill the hole a little bit. Next, I sprinkled a little bit of the Jonathan Green Heavy Traffic Seeds and the JG Full Sun Seeds in the respective areas. I did not put much seeds, they were not on top of each other and one could see a lot of dirt around them. Then, covered the seeds with organic garden soil that I had bought at Costco. Just a light cover - almost like sprinkle the dirt but I made sure it covered the seeds to keep them moist. I watered daily and started to see seedlings in a week!!! Within 3 weeks my new baby grass had it's first haircut and did not get damaged from lawn mower going over it.My last method is my favorite! Covers a huge amount of area while being conservative with the seeds. The bag is still half full. These seeds are a great value! The key is to keep them moist while they are germinating and maturing. There is one more thing these seeds might do for you - make you proud of your amazing lawn that did not take any poisons to kill anyone!!! Just natural naturally grown beautiful grass!I wish these grass seeds come up higher in the Amazon search. I really had to dig to find it...

I was hoping it would grow like crazy but did not