Can I use Scotts triple action in the fall?

Apply before the 3rd or 4th mowing of the year. A fall application may be made to control fall-germinating winter weeds and cool season perennial weeds such as dandelion and clover. On Bahiagrass and Centipedegrass lawns, wait until after the 2nd mowing of the year but DO NOT treat before mid-March.
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Which Scotts fertilizer to use in the fall?

Fall is the best time to feed with Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Lawn Food. It builds strong, deep roots for a better lawn next spring.
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What temperature should I apply Scotts triple action?

Apply when daytime temperatures are consistently between 60 and 80 degrees F. Apply before the 3rd or 4th mowing. Apply product in spring when dandelions begin to flower.
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When should I put down Scotts fall fertilizer?

Apply fall lawn fertilizer once between August and November, right before winter hits, 6 to 8 weeks after the summer feeding. Apply the Scotts® Turf Builder® Annual Program Fall product now if you've been following that regimen.
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Do you have to water in Scotts triple action?

Apply with a Scotts® spreader when weeds are actively growing. This product must be watered in immediately after application. Do not allow people and pets to re-enter the treated area until watering the lawn is completed and the lawn is dried.
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What month do you apply Scotts Turf Builder?

In Spring: Apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Annual Program Spring

To help your lawn continue to thrive during the spring and kill pesky broadleaf weeds, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Annual Program Spring between April and June, but at least 6 to 8 weeks after applying the Early Spring product.
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How long does it take for Scotts 3 in 1 to work?

After a good rain, all weeds die off and my lawn looks fantastic in about 3-4 days. If you are in a drought situation, don't waste your money. This takes planning and rain dancing.
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Is it too late to fertilize my lawn in October?

Apply fall lawn fertilizer 2 to 3 weeks before the ground freezes. To find an exact date, look for the first frost date in your area. That date is typically a good time to fertilize since the ground hasn't frozen yet. More generally, mid-October is a good time to apply lawn fertilizer.
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Should I fertilize new grass in the fall?

A final application of fertilizer in the fall before the first frost can also provide a beneficial boost for your grass through the winter and lead to more growth come spring. I like to use a phosphorus-heavy fertilizer in the fall to encourage deep root growth.
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How late can you put down winter fertilizer?

In general, try your best to apply it between September 1 and October 15. The farther north you live, the earlier you should apply it. The goal is to have at least one month of active grass growing weather remaining before winter takes its grip.
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Will Scotts Turf Builder burn your lawn?

Scotts® granular Lawn Foods are slow-release products, meaning the nutrients are released slowly to the lawn. Microbes in the soil are able to break down the nitrogen in the particles over time, thereby releasing nutrients slowly and steadily over a6-8 week period, which means no lawn burn.
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Does Scotts Turf Builder triple action have grass seed in it?

bag covers up to 4,000 sq. ft. New weeds will sprout white or turn white and quickly die. This product does not contain grass seed, and it will not kill existing weeds.
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What is the best fertilizer for grass in the fall?

“Nitrogen applied in the fall is the most important lawn fertilization of the year,” says Robert Cox, Colorado Sate University Cooperative Extension Agent. “Use a high-nitrogen fertilizer, such as 25-5-5, or something with a similar formula.”
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Can you put Scotts Turf Builder down in the fall?

Fall is the best time to feed, and with Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Weed and Feed3. This lawn food is formulated to deliver the nutrients lawns need in the fall, repairing damage from the heat and drought of the summer and ensuring a better lawn in the spring.
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Do you have to water in Scotts fall fertilizer?

No need to water-in; however watering during dry periods will hasten results.
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Should I fertilize my lawn in November?

This is the time of year when grass plants recover from disease, heat, drought, and other summer stresses and starts to prepare for the dormant period ahead.
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What should I put on my lawn in October?

Apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

If you want your lawn to look better and be healthier, fertilize in the fall. This process will give your lawn plenty of nutrients to get it through the winter and help the grass grow stronger in spring.
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Should I fertilize my lawn in December?

Don't fertilize too early!

During the winter months, grass is likely dormant if you haven't been irrigating. When you fertilize too early in spring—meaning it's still winter— you're providing nutrients before the grass has broken dormancy.
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What should I do to my grass in the fall?

In late fall, drop your mower down and cut your lawn 1 to 2 inches shorter than you have the rest of the growing season. Continue to mow shorter until your grass stops growing in early winter, when both you and your lawn head into hibernation mode. For that final mowing, go even a little bit lower.
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Can you reseed grass in October?

You can generally sow lawn seed and grass seed mixtures between March and October as long as the seedbed is kept moist during dry spells, but this season is extended when weather conditions are favourable.
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Can you seed after using Scotts triple action?

A: Typically only 1 application of Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action Built for Seeding would be made at the time of seeding. Wait at least 4 weeks to reapply. A second application would be needed if the new grass has not been mowed 4 times 6 weeks after the initial application.
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Is Scotts triple action a Preemergent?

Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action Built for Seeding Pre Emergent Preventer & Fertilizer Lawn Fertili - Ace Hardware.
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What happens if you apply fertilizer to wet grass?

Fertilizer applied to grass that is damp or wet but not soggy will be just as effective as fertilizer applied to dry grass. Fertilizer applied to waterlogged grass or grass that is in soil that has standing water on top of it may be diluted so much that it will lose 60% or more of its potency.
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Can you use Scotts winterguard spring?

A winter fertilizer may be lacking nitrogen and contain higher amounts of potassium. You can still use this winter formula product, but you may need to supplement other nutrients the product lacks with other fertilizers, natural or man-made.
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