Black Beauty® Sun & Shade Grass Seed | Jonathan Green (2024)

5/5

This is a follow to my last review of this product. It worked out really well during my intial overseed. THis season I have experienced some fungus issues in the same area. I have managed to contain the fungi but the grass seems a little thin so I am overseeding the bald spots with JG Sun and Shade. This yr I am using a rake to completely remove any thatch in the area. I also added some JG KBG to the seed and mixed it up. Lets see how this pans out. We have been getting lots of rain here in Westchester County NY. I am not complaining but I have to guard against seed wash out.

5/5

ok I did an experiment during my lawn repair this season. I had some bald spots in my lawn due to 1. Leaving disposal bins too long on the grass beside my house. 2. Spreading weed killer by hand resulting in grass burning up and dying and 3 normal wear and tear. Anyway I used Scotts, Pennington initially and also Jonathan Green dense shade and sun and shade for the seeding. I wanted to see which of these seeds would work best. OMG Jonathan Green dense shade and sun and shade won hands down. I would say Pennington came in second while Scotts finished dead last. This experiment started in mid April and while the JG and Pennington is now fully germinated and the spots filled, the Scotts produce only patches of grass and stopped growing. I had to reseed with JG sun and shade and is getting germination after 1 week. I prepared the soil well, I tested the PH it is 7.0. I added JG love your soil, I added topsoil and compose with starter fertilizer, and I watered at least twice a day when there is no natural rain. Sorry Scotts I have to go with JG going forward.

5/5

I use this seed in my own lawn, and most of the lawns i install for customers. Great success and results from every time I’ve used the product. Soil testing, correct nutrient application and watering will also add to the positive results.

5/5

I used this in the middle of September and am happy with the results. It has a dark color and filled in all the bare spots.

1/5

5/5

Almost every house on my street have Kentucky Blue Grass but I tried Johnathan Green Black Beauty Ultra in September 18 and it is been about 3 weeks, lawn is very nice…. Can\’t wait for first mow and next Spring. I picked this seeds because I want low maintenance and use less water. This is not Kentucky 31 so the blade and the color are very nice!

5/5

When you buy cheap, you get cheap. Words to live by. Overseeded last fall with this product, starter fert and Love Your Soil. Did core aeration first and did not water due to rainy weather at the time. I\\\’m very happy with the result. I highly recommend the JG product line and encourage all you lawn care nuts (like me) who are obsessive about your lawn to use them. Spend the extra money for superior product; in a couple years you won\\\’t miss it and you\\\’ll love the result.

5/5

I bought a bag of the sun and shade mix to do an over seed for this fall but I had some patches in my front yard that were bare ground and they were driving me crazy of so I decided to plant some seed. It’s been in the 90s and I know this isn’t the time of year to do it but by God when I pulled up to the house this morning after just four days I’ve got little strands of grass working their way out of the soil. I’m impressed

5/5

I had posted a review in October of 2020 and I was amazed at the lawn now it’s May of 2021 and the grass I grew in October is amazing . It’s thick and Very healthy. The true test is the hot summer. Just an FYI I am trying the 4 step program this year . I also live in the NE if that helps , so it’s cool weather grass . So far I love the product and will never go back to the old stuff.

5/5

I have a part of my lawn that just dropped dead in the summer with competitors product and I re did the lawn with this sun and shade and it looks amazing . I will keep over seeding with the Sun and Shade and I believe it will keep its beauty.

5/5

I have a part of my lawn that just dropped dead in the summer with competitors product and I re did the lawn with this sun and shade and it looks amazing . I will keep over seeding with the Sun and Shade and I believe it will keep its beauty.

5/5

Best grass ever grew in no time .

1/5

Fantastic product! Grass Seed grew quickly, really green & thick! beautiful turf! Wonderful product. Does exactly as it says!

5/5

Perfect this grass seed.
I tried from home depot but doesn’t work.
Only Jonathan Green product is worked..
Highly recommended.
Even when I just spread on the garden it
After a few days growing up..
I love it…

5/5

I am happy with this grass seed. It grew fast and is very green. Make sure top 3 inches or so of soil is loose and not compacted and water regularly. I will buy again

5/5

Working great. Thanks got the patching. Lawn looks great!

4/5

Sprouted in the sun and shade, good soil and bad, including a large area around a patio we just built. If nothing else it appears to be holding the fort until the native grass moves in.
Winter has come and gone and this grass persisted and is pressing on nicely.

5/5

These grass seeds work! Make your dead brown winter lawn…dark green and healthy looking with Black Beauty rye grass seed of dark green! I put these seeds out where there was no summer grass…in a few days…sprouts of green popped up! Now the rye grass is spreading to the dead summer grass. I have never seen snow on green grass before! Just beautiful! Just be sure to water it…after you put out the seeds. We now have the prettiest and greenest winter lawn in OUR area! Sit back and enjoy your beautiful fall and winter lawn. Sooooooo very EASY to use and do! Take pride in growing a healthy lawn, DIY!!!!

5/5

This a truly good grass seed. I have tried them all. Expensive but worth the money

5/5

Works good

5/5

Very fast germination

5/5

BEST, BEST, BEST GRASS SEED EVER!

5/5

good stuff

5/5

Wow! Germinated in 5 days and is still growing strong after 4 weeks! Just keep it damp and don’t let it dry out.

5/5

Seed sprouted well and has filled in nicely.

5/5

So many to choose from. Choose this with confidence

5/5

Works very well!

5/5

I planted this seed about 3 weeks ago, and I can see the blades coming up… it’s not totally grown out yet, but I’m pleased. The blades are very straight and narrow compared to what most people grow around here – which is fescue.
Focus on where you can see the grass in the pics. There is grass growing everywhere, but given the lighting, only the ‘patches’ that are really concentrated can be seen in the picture. But when you walk around and see it in person, there are blades everywhere. It looks very promising.
I will revisit this review after 3 months, when the lawn should be fully, fully grown out. But for those who want to see what this looks like 20-25 days after planting, and even after very strong storms, here are some pics.

5/5

Grass looks great!

5/5

Great success in using it. High and fast rate of germination.

4/5

Grew well in Massachusetts in early fall. Four stars because there were patches. I suppose a five star grass would be perfect.

4/5

Sprouts fast, just what I needed.

5/5

This is the best grass seed we have tried. And we have tried several. It is night and day better than Scott’s.