Sun & Shade Grass Blend (1000 sq ft) With over 98% actual seed provided, Natures Seeds lawn blends provide approximately double the actual seed than big box competitor brands. On a price per seed basis, Natures Seed is typically less expensive than big box competitor brands, with far superior seed attributes Emphasis on highly rated (NTEP) varieties results in much richer, more colorful lawns than the lower quality varieties used by big box competitor brands Combination of lower quality varieties and higher usage of inert materials by big box competitor brands results in far greater dependence upon fertilizer usage (sold by those same brands) - Natures Seed aims to lower fertilizer dependence, not increase it At Natures Seed, Quality Defines Us