Scotts PatchMaster Lawn Repair Mix Sun + Shade Mix comes pre-mixed to make repairing bare spots easy! In fact, this mix starts to grow in as few as 7 days, feeds up to 6 weeks, and absorbs 3x its weight in water! Apply in the fall or spring when daytime temperatures are between 60F and 80F. Evenly spread a thin layer of PatchMaster Lawn Repair Mix so the area is completely covered. A deep and thorough initial watering is the key to success. Gently water the area until PatchMaster is completely saturated and no more water is being absorbed. Continue to water daily or more as needed to keep the soil moist. One 10 lb. bag of Scotts PatchMaster Lawn Repair Mix Sun + Shade Mix has a bare spot coverage of 145 sq. ft. and a thin grass coverage of 290 sq. ft.