The Importance of Controlling Weeds and Feeding Your Southern Lawn

Everyone knows how important it is to start the day with a hearty breakfast. That goes for lawns, too. Lawns across the South are waking up from winter dormancy, and they're looking to refuel and start their growing season off right. Applying a weed control plus fertilizer to your lawn helps keep listed weeds at bay and provides the nutrients it needs to thrive in harsh environmental conditions like extreme heat and drought. Fertilizer also thickens grass, combating future weed growth and increasing curb appeal.

The first application of the year truly sets you up for success. Having a strong lawn from the get-go means less work for you down the line. Scotts® Turf Builder® Bonus® S Southern Weed & Feed2's dual-action formula of weed killer and fertilizer is just what your Southern lawn needs after a deep sleep. The weed killer controls over 25 listed lawn weeds including dollarweed, clover, and dandelion, while the fertilizer feeds grass to crowd out future weeds and build strong, deep roots to withstand Southern stressors. You can apply Bonus® S to St. Augustinegrass (including Floratam), Centipedegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Carpetgrass any time after the third mowing of the season. It is available for purchase in the following states: FL, TX, KS, LA, MS, AL, GA, SC, OK, AR, TN, and NC.

Don't have a St. Augustinegrass, Centipedegrass, Zoysiagrass, or Carpetgrass lawn? We got you covered. Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed is a weed killer plus fertilizer that can be applied to Bahiagrass, Bermudagrass, Bluegrass, Centipedegrass, Fescue, Ryegrass, and Zoysiagrass. This product controls over 50 listed lawn weeds, including clover, dandelion, plantain, and chicory, and feeds to thicken your lawn and crowd out any future weeds. It is available for purchase everywhere with the exception of CA, GU, PR, & VI.

No matter your grass type or location, feeding your yard is a must. You might think you're just doing your lawn a favor, but you are also helping yourself. Trust us, you don't want to start caring for your lawn when it's already been affected by weather and weeds. Putting in the work earlier in the season will pay off later.

As if you need another reason to kickstart your lawn care, we believe in our products and formulas so much that we offer the Scotts No-Quibble Money Back Guarantee. So what have you got to lose? Get a jump on this season and start right - get your Scotts® products and Spreader today and get going!