Grass Seed 101: The Best Types of Grass Seed at Georgina Garden Centre

Want a lush, green lawn that your neighbours will envy and your dog will love to roll in? Then start with high-quality grass seed—and we mean the good stuff. At Georgina Garden Centre, we carry a curated selection of premium grass seed blends that are certified, weed-free, and specifically chosen for Canadian growing zone 5. Whether you're patching bare spots, starting fresh, or trying to outsmart those pesky weeds, we’ve got the right seed for the job.

In this blog, we’ll break down the four top-performing grass seed mixtures we carry:

1. Deluxe Overseeding Blend
2. Premium Mixture
3. Shade Mixture
4. Thicker Lawn Mixture 

We'll also answer your burning questions like:

• What type of grass seed should I use?
• How do I get rid of weeds in my lawn?
• How do I get that beautiful, thick lawn everyone talks about? 

Spoiler alert: Overseeding is your new best friend.

1. Deluxe Overseeding Blend

Best for: Patching bare spots and thickening existing lawns fast

Let’s face it—bare spots in your lawn are like bald patches on a chia pet. Not ideal. Our Deluxe Overseeding Blend is specially formulated to fill in those bare areas quickly with fast-germinating perennial ryegrass. It's perfect for people who want quick results and a thick lawn without a lot of waiting around.

Why You’ll Love It:

• •Quick emergence: See green results fast
• Water Sense™ coated seed: Saves water and speeds up germination
• Self-repairing technology: Bare patches? This seed fills them in naturally
• 99.9% weed-free: Because you want grass, not weeds
• Yellow coating for easy visibility during planting
• Endophyte-enhanced: Naturally repels surface-feeding insects 

What’s Inside:

• Certified Perennial Ryegrass
• Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrass 

This is your go-to blend if you're overseeding in spring or fall and want rapid coverage and high-quality turf in less time.

 

2. Premium Mixture

Best for: All-purpose use—great for new lawns and overseeding

This mixture is a tried-and-true classic, used successfully for over 40 years. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife of grass seed—it does a bit of everything. It’s economical, adaptable, and performs beautifully in a wide range of conditions.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Excellent turf quality: Dense, rich, and professional-looking lawn
• Self-repairing technology: Mends itself over time
• Endophyte-enhanced: Naturally more pest and disease resistant 

What’s Inside:

• Kentucky Bluegrass
• Creeping Red Fescue
• Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrass 

If you're starting a new lawn from scratch or want to refresh a tired-looking yard, the Premium Mixture is an excellent all-around choice.

 

3. Shade Mixture

Best for: Areas with limited sunlight

Tired of looking at that patchy, mossy area under your tree and pretending it’s “natural landscaping”? It’s time to take back the shade with our Shade Mixture, specially designed for areas with limited morning sun or filtered light. This blend includes the most shade-tolerant species known to turf—while still performing well in sun.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Performs in both shade and sun: Versatile enough for tricky spots 
• Specially selected for low-light conditions 
• Creates a softer, finer-textured lawn 

What’s Inside:

• Kentucky Bluegrass
• Fine Fescue Blend
• Chewings Fescue
• Annual Ryegrass
• Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrass
• Turf-Type Tall Fescue
• Poa Trivialis 

This mix is your best bet for under trees, beside fences, or anywhere sunlight is scarce.

 

4. Thicker Lawn Mixture

Best for: Overseeding to boost density and revive patchy grass

If your lawn is looking more “meh” than magnificent, our Thicker Lawn Mixture is what you need. It's ideal for overseeding in spring and fall and helps turn a patchy lawn into a sod-like, dense carpet of green.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Endophyte-enhanced: Naturally tougher against pests and stress
• Excellent for bare spot repair and lawn rejuvenation
• Perfect for seasonal overseeding 

What’s Inside:

• Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrass
• Kentucky Bluegrass
• Creeping Red Fescue 

Use it every spring and fall to keep your lawn looking professionally manicured—without the professional price tag.

What’s in the Bag? Meet the Grass Types in Our Premium Blends

Understanding what each grass type brings to the party can help you choose the best seed mix for your yard. Here’s a breakdown of the turfgrass types found in our four premium blends:

Certified Perennial Ryegrass

• Look: Medium-dark green with fine to medium blades
• Growth: Bunch-type; doesn’t spread—great for quick patch repair
• Roots: Shallow to moderate; fast germination
• Purpose: Rapid establishment, fills in bare spots fast, great for overseeding

Turf-Type Perennial Ryegrass

• Look: Dense, rich green with finer blades than common ryegrass
• Growth: Bunch-type; does not spread
• Roots: Shallow, but efficient
• Purpose: Beautiful, fast-germinating turf; excellent for overseeding and durability

Annual Ryegrass

• Look: Coarse, light green blades
• Growth: Bunch-type; non-spreading
• Roots: Shallow and quick to take
• Purpose: Temporary cover; used in mixes to protect and nurse slower seeds

Kentucky Bluegrass

• Look: Lush, soft, blue-green grass that screams "premium lawn"
• Growth: Spreads via underground rhizomes
• Roots: Deep and drought-tolerant
• Purpose: Long-term beauty and self-repair; the gold standard for thick turf

Creeping Red Fescue

• Look: Fine-bladed and dark green
• Growth: Spreads with creeping rhizomes
• Roots: Moderate with good drought tolerance
• Purpose: Ideal for shade and poor soils; pairs well with other grasses

Fine Fescue Blend

• Look: Extremely fine texture and soft appearance
• Growth: Primarily bunch-type, with some slow creepers
• Roots: Shallow to moderate
• Purpose: Great for low-maintenance lawns in shady or dry areas

Chewings Fescue

• Look: Fine-bladed, similar to creeping red fescue
• Growth: Bunch-type; does not creep
• Roots: Dense and shallow
• Purpose: Excellent shade performer; low input needs and very versatile

Turf-Type Tall Fescue

• Look: Coarser than bluegrass but deep green and upright
• Growth: Bunch-type, sometimes short rhizomes
• Roots: Deep and strong—up to 2–3 feet
• Purpose: Very durable and drought-tolerant; perfect for sunny, high-traffic lawns

Poa Trivialis

• Look: Light green and fine-bladed
• Growth: Spreads by stolons (above-ground runners)
• Roots: Shallow
• Purpose: A shade hero; thrives where others fail, but goes dormant in summer heat

 

What Type of Grass Seed Should I Buy?

We get this question all the time. The answer? Buy based on quality, not price. Why? Because your lawn is an investment in your home’s curb appeal and resale value, not just a patch of green stuff your kids run on.

Choosing certified grass seed means:

• You’re getting top-tier germination rates
• Better drought and pest resistance
• No filler or mystery weed seeds
• Long-lasting, consistent results 

All our seed mixes at Georgina Garden Centre are 100% certified and 99.9% weed-free—because no one wants to grow a dandelion farm by accident.

How Do I Get Rid of Weeds in My Lawn?

Here’s the honest truth: you can’t fight weeds with chemicals alone. The best way to control weeds in your lawn is to crowd them out—and that means overseeding.

A thick, healthy lawn:

• Blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds
• Outcompetes weeds for nutrients and water
• Creates a dense root system that chokes out invaders 

Pro Tip: If your lawn is lacking topsoil, mix in high-quality soil when overseeding to give your grass seed the best chance at germination.

 

How Do I Get a Nice-Looking Lawn?

Say it with us: Overseed. Overseed. And then overseed again.

We recommend overseeding:

• Every spring and fall
• After aerating for better seed-to-soil contact
• Any time you see thinning or patchy spots 

Think of it like giving your lawn a spa day—with long-term benefits.

What Are Endophytes (and Why Should You Care)?

Endophytes are beneficial fungi that live inside certain grass varieties. Don’t panic—they’re the good guys.

These fungi:

• Strengthen the plant’s natural resistance to surface-feeding insects
• Help the grass better tolerate heat, drought, and stress
• Don’t disrupt ecosystems or harm the grass in any way 

All four of our grass seed mixtures are endophyte-enhanced, which means your lawn is better equipped to survive our Canadian weather swings and keep pests at bay—naturally.

 

Final Thoughts: Seed Smarter, Not Harder

So there you have it, whether you’re reviving a sad lawn, starting fresh, or turning a shady patch into something worth mowing, Georgina Garden Centre has the right seed for you.

Here’s a quick cheat sheet:

Seed Type	Best For	Sun/Shade	Fast Germination	Overseeding	Pest-Resistant
Deluxe Overseeding Blend	Bare patches & thickening	Sun	✅✅✅	✅	✅
Premium Mixture	All-purpose/new lawns	Sun/Part Shade	✅✅	✅	✅
Shade Mixture	Low-light areas	Shade/Part Shade	✅✅	✅	✅
Thicker Lawn Mixture	Rejuvenating patchy lawns	Sun/Part Shade	✅✅	✅✅✅	✅

 

Ready to overseed your way to lawn perfection?

Visit Georgina Garden Centre today and let our expert staff help you pick the right blend for your yard. And don’t forget—a great lawn doesn’t start with a mower… it starts with seed.

Happy gardening!