Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed₅
Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed₅
- Nourishes lawns and prevents weeds at the same time
- Contains 100% corn gluten meal, a natural weed seed preventer
- Prevents the germination of dandelion and large crabgrass weed seeds before they sprout
- To be applied twice a year (1: In the early spring 2 weeks before weed seed germination, and 2: In the later summer or early fall after heat stress)
This natural weed/seed inhibitor contains 100% corn gluten meal which absorbs water needed for new weed seeds and starves weeded seeds of their resources.
Simply apply with any Scotts® broadcast spreader twice a year.
This product prevents germination of dandelion and large crabgrass seeds in the lawn, but established weeds at the time of the application, will not be controlled. For best results, apply in the early spring and late summer before weeds appear.
- A 18.2kg (40 lb) package covers up to 186 m2 (2,000 ft2)
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How Does Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed Work?
This natural weed/seed inhibitor contains 100% corn gluten meal which absorbs water needed for new weed seeds and starves weeded seeds of their resources.
Simply apply with any Scotts® broadcast spreader twice a year.
This product prevents germination of dandelion and large crabgrass seeds in the lawn, but established weeds at the time of the application, will not be controlled. For best results, apply in the early spring and late summer before weeds appear.
Ingredients
- 100% Corn Gluten Meal: Corn gluten meal inhibits weed germination by suppressing root formation. Its nitrogen content also nourishes lawns, promoting healthy growth.
How Much To Use
- One 9.1 kg (20 lb) package of Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed will cover up to 93 m2 (1,000 ft2) of lawn space.
How Do You Effectively Use This Product?
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You should apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed when soil is moist and rain is forecasted within 2 days of treatment.
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Apply the product evenly across your lawn.
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Avoid excessive moisture at time of treatment may reduce the effectiveness.
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Learn how to apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed &. Feed in 3 easy steps.
When Should I Use Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed?
To effectively use Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed, prevent weed seeds, and promote the healthy lawn, here are some recommendations:
- It is best used in the early Spring, late Summer or early Fall to avoid applying the product during the hottest points of the Summer season
- It is recommended to apply when soil is moist and when rain is forecasted within 2 days of treatment
- Do not apply it on newly seeded grass as it may inhibit seeds from germinating, wait until first mowing when the grass roots system is established
- Excessive moisture at the time of the treatment may reduce the effectiveness
Frequently Asked Questions
This Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed is formulated with 100% corn gluten meal, a natural weed seed preventer, to stop dandelions and large crabgrass seeds from germinating.
The corn gluten meal works by absorbing water that weed seeds need to sprout, essentially starving them out. It also contains nitrogen to help your existing grass thrive in areas where weeds might take root. Apply this product in early spring and again in late summer/early fall, after the heat stress of summer has passed.
Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed is recommended for use twice a year on established lawns to prevent the germination of dandelion and large crabgrass seed.
Read our article to learn more about how to prevent lawn weeds in your lawn.
- Keep out of reach of children
- It is important to always read the labeling of the package before use.
- Do not apply if overseeding or re-sodding as it may inhibit grass seeds from germinating.
- This product is also not recommended for use with a fertilizer containing nitrogen (b).
To maximize the benefits of Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed, consider using these complementary Scotts products:
- Scotts® Turf Builder® Edgeguard® Mini Broadcast Spreader: This product is a compact, easy-to-use spreader designed for even application of lawn products, featuring EdgeGuard® technology to block off the right side of a spreader pattern to prevent product from spreading onto non-lawn areas
- Scotts® Lawn Response 9-1-1®:This all-in-one product is designed to improve soil quality, seed, and fertilize your lawn. Remember not to apply the product on newly seeded grass as it may inhibit seeds from germinating, wait until after first mowing when the grass root systems are established.
- Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Food: Enhance your lawn's vitality by applying this nitrogen fertilizer four weeks after Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed. Promotes a thick lush turf, reducing weed growth for a greener, healthier lawn.
