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Gardening

AndyA

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6. Scotts seems more expensive than Pennington's seed.

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #5)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 08:56 AM

Jun 2013

Now that I've read about Scotts putting toxic substances in wild bird seed, I will not buy their products, as I think that's a strong reflection on the company's values, as it doesn't seem like it was a mistake.

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What is the reason for adding fillers to grass seed? [View all] AndyA Jun 2013 OP

I'm going to guess pecwae Jun 2013 #1

It may have something to do with even libodem Jun 2013 #2

Just so you know..Scott's was made infamous for putting poison on its bird seed. dixiegrrrrl Jun 2013 #3

Wow! I hadn't heard that. AndyA Jun 2013 #4

I question why they add filler too. Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #5

Scotts seems more expensive than Pennington's seed. AndyA Jun 2013 #6

Well, there is your answer. Curmudgeoness Jun 2013 #7