Hello Jacko. We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Ezseed Tall Fescue and appreciate your feedback. To get the best results, we suggest applying Scotts EZ Seed Tall Fescue when your soil temperatures are at least 55 degrees and air temperatures are consistently above 65 degrees. Too much or not enough water can inhibit germination. We recommend watering 1-2 times a day to keep the seeds moist until germination. Afterward, we suggest watering 1-1 1/2" per week as needed. If there was any weed control was used prior to seeding, it will prevent the seeds from germinating. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 if we can further assist.

We are sorry to hear that this product did not yield the results you had hoped for. It certainly can be frustrating to put the effort into seeding and have disappointing results. With EZ seed, it is especially important to make sure the ground is still visible when the seed has been applied. If Seed was applied to thickly, seed on the bottom will still germinate. Gently water the area for 2 minutes to allow the water to reach the seeds Temperature as well plays a major role in all seeding endeavors. For Cool Season Grasses (Bluegrass, Ryegrass, and Fescue) Soil temperatures must be at least 55 degrees (+12.7 Celsius) for grass seed to germinate. The warmer the soil, the faster the germination. This generally requires daytime temperatures consistently in the 65+ degrees (18.3 Celsius) range. We want you to be confident in our products, this is why we offer a product guarantee. If you would like to further discuss this, please contact us here: http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5