Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch thrives in sandy, acidic soils, and sunny areas. It combines mulch and seed to grow a thick, low-maintenance lawn. Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch is designed for full sun and light shade, and has a medium bladed texture with medium drought resistance. It can be used to seed a new lawn or overseed an existing lawn. For best results, apply in the late spring or early summer when air temperatures are consistently between 70F and 90F and the danger of frost has passed. We recommend using a Scotts spreader to apply this product (please refer to spreader settings on product label). Water daily or as needed to keep the soil surface moist until the seedlings reach at least 2 in. tall. One 5 lb. bag of Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Centipede Grass Seed & Mulch has a new lawn coverage of 665 sq. ft. and an overseeding coverage of 2,000 sq. ft.