Our mission is to make sustainable living easier for you. That's why we took recycled materials that would otherwise go into a waste stream to create high-performing EcoScraps® Starter + Slow-Release Fertilizer. Using recycled nutrients, this eco-friendly* fertilizer greens and feeds to build strong, beautiful lawns and gardens. Fertilize established lawns or when seeding new lawns. This versatile fertilizer can also be used to fertilize trees, shrubs, vegetables, and annual or perennial plants in landscaped areas. It's easy to do--simply apply using a Scotts® spreader or mix with soil for landscaped plants. No watering is required after application. EcoScraps® Starter + Slow-Release Fertilizer will not burn your lawn when used as directed! Covers up to 4,000 sq. ft. *Derived from recycled nutrients produced by the water reclamation process.

How to Use

LAWNS

1. Determine the square footage of the lawn to be treated. Measure the length and width in feet, then multiply to determine your coverage area in square feet. Divide your coverage area by 4,000 sq. ft. to determine the number of bags needed for your lawn.

2. Use the spreader settings chart on the bag to determine the appropriate setting.

3. Apply evenly over dry grass avoiding streaks, skips and overlaps. Complete coverage of the lawn is important.

LANDSCAPES

• Trees: When transplanting, mix 1/2 lb. of EcoScraps® Starter + Slow-Release Fertilizer per foot of the height of the tree with the soil used to fill the space between the root ball and the side of the excavations. For established trees, use 5 lbs. for every inch of tree trunk. Dig holes that are 1-inch wide and 12-inches deep every two feet along the drip line. Fill those holes with the predetermined amount of EcoScraps® Starter + Slow-Release Fertilizer. You can also spread the needed amount of EcoScraps® Starter + Slow-Release Fertilizer in a circular band along the drip line.
• Shrubs: When transplanting, mix 1/2 lb. of EcoScraps® Starter + Slow-Release Fertilizer per foot of the height of the shrub with the soil used to fill the space between the root ball and the side of the excavations. In the spring apply 5 lbs. of fertilizer per every 100 sq. ft. around the base of the shrub and work it into the soil.
• Annuals: Apply 1 lb. per 50 sq. ft. prior to planting in the spring. In the summer apply that same amount, lightly working it into the soil around the base of the plant.
• Perennials: Apply 2-1/2 lbs. per 50 sq. ft. prior to planting in the spring. In the summer apply that same amount, lightly working it into the soil around the base of the plant.

Note: 1 lb. = 3 cups of EcoScraps® Starter + Slow-Release Fertilizer.

Where Not to Use

• Do not apply this product to lawns in North Florida during the winter months.

Where to Use

• For use on established and new lawns, as well as landscapes including trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials.

When to Apply

• Apply to new lawns after the roots have become established. For trees and shrubs, apply when transplanting or work into the soil of established plants.

How Often to Apply

• Apply to established lawns two times per year. Apply to annuals and perennials two times a year (once in the spring and again in the summer).

Special Instructions

• Three cups of EcoScraps® Starter + Slow-Release Fertilizer equals 1 lb. The annual product application rate should not be exceeded. Check with your local Cooperative Extension Agency to obtain specific information on local turf best management practices. Check with your county or city government to determine if there are local regulations for fertilizer use. Check with your local county ordinances as to fertilizer blackout dates prior to application.

Watering Tips

• You do not need to water immediately after application.

Eco-friendly: Derived from recycled nutrients that would otherwise end up in a waste system.