Can you seed with Scotts WinterGuard?

Answer: Yes, you can apply a winterizer fertilizer such as Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food at or around the same time as overseeding since there is no herbicide. This formulation is designed for established turf, but the boost of nutrients would only help the new seeding.

How long after Scotts WinterGuard Can I seed?

Since you used the Turf Builder Winterguard with Plus 2 weed Control , you will not be able to seed for 4 weeks which will then be too late to seed. The weed control in this product is a post emergent not a pre emergent but the rule still applies not to use a weed control when seeding.

Can I use Scotts WinterGuard with grass seed?

Safe to use on any grass type.

Can you seed and fertilize at the same time in the fall?

When seeding a lawn, you should never apply the fertilizer and seed together. This can cause an uneven distribution of the materials resulting in patchy areas or seedlings burned by excess fertilizer. It is best to spread the fertilizer just prior to planting the seed.

Can you seed after Scotts Step 2?

Answer: You must wait 1 month after using Scotts STEP 2 Weed Control Plus Lawn Food to seed, sod or plant grass sprigs per the product label.

How to Apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Winterguard® Lawn Food to Feed Your Lawn

Can you plant grass seed with Scotts Turf Builder?

We recommend putting down a thin layer of Scotts® Turf Builder® LawnSoil™ evenly over prepared area. Next, spread grass seed and lightly rake into soil.

Does Scotts Halts prevent grass seed from germinating?

Answer: No, it will prevent the seeds from germinating. You will wait until the 4^th mowing prior to applying Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food. It is recommended to wait 5 months to apply to newly sprigged areas.

Should I fertilize before or after seeding?

Most landscaping professionals agree that it is always best to fertilize the soil first if you are seeding a new lawn. It is also recommended to conduct a soil test so that you select the appropriate fertilizer.

How long do I wait to seed after fertilizing?

How soon after applying fertilizer can I plant grass seed? You can plant grass seed immediately after applying fertilizer. Please make sure there is no weed preventer in the fertilizer, as this will also prevent the grass seed from germinating.

Can I overseed when I fertilize?

Stop fertilizing for at least a month before overseeding. The fertilizer makes your grass grow faster, which makes it harder for the new seeds to take hold.

Should I water after applying Scotts WinterGuard?

When using Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Weed and Feed 3 you want to be sure the grass is wet from dew or water before application. Per the manufacturer, you should put this out when you are not expecting any rainfall for 24 hours. So you can water any time after that 24-hour period.

Is Scotts WinterGuard slow release?

Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food

Why We Like It: This slow-release granular application helps feed your lawn through the winter months as roots will continue to grow during dormancy. Repair takes place through these months to help your grass come back stronger and thicker in the spring.

What does Scotts WinterGuard have in it?

The numbers on the front of the bag are the levels of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, in that order. So, a Scotts WinterGuard bag of fertilizer with the number ​32-0-10 is 32 percent nitrogen, 0 percent phosphorus, and 10 percent potassium​.

Should I fertilize after overseeding in the fall?

If you've recently overseeded your lawn, there's no reason to wait to apply fertilizer. The sooner you spread a lawn starter fertilizer on your yard, the sooner it will begin to feed your grass seedlings. If you like, you apply fertilizer the minute you're done spreading your grass seed.

What happens if you plant grass seed too early?

Grass seed needs the correct soil and air temperature, as well as moisture content, to sprout. Planting it too early in the spring can result in less-than-ideal germination, because the seeds can die off or become unproductive.

Can you put grass seed down in the winter?

Grass seed can survive the winter, and planting during the winter season is known as dormant seeding. If you put down grass seed in November or December, the seed will just lay dormant until the soil starts to warm in spring. While this comes with risks, it can also be beneficial and save you time on seeding in spring.

Can I put grass seed on top of grass?

Overseeding is a simple process of adding seeds to the lawn to improve its quality and appearance. While seeding, the gardener adds grass seeds to the prepared soil in order to grow grass from scratch; on the other hand, overseeding is when the gardener scatters grass seeds onto a pre-existing lawn.

When can I seed after using Scotts triple action?

Do not apply to newly seeded or sodded areas until after the 4th mowing. Do not seed, sod, rake, or aerate for 4 months after application. Wait 5 months before applying the product on newly sprigged areas.

Should you fertilize your lawn before seeding?

Fertilize Before Sowing

New grass seeds are vulnerable, but giving them the proper soil conditions helps them take root and grow. For these reasons, it's necessary to fertilize an area to be seeded before doing anything else.

How do I fertilize and seed my lawn in the fall?

Cover Bare Spots

Turn the soil and add in a healthy amount of compost. Next, there are two ways to fill the bare spots: Scatter grass seed in the spot, covering it with soil and fertilizer. Compact the soil lightly and water generously.

When should I overseed and fertilize my lawn?

You may choose to use fertilizer when overseeding your lawn. Fertilizer delivers nutrients essential to young growing grass and optimizes seed germination and quick establishment. The best time to fertilize your yard is right after your aerate it and spread your seeds.

Can I seed after using Scotts crabgrass preventer?

Scotts Turf Builder plus Halts Crabgrass Preventer and Scotts Lawn Pro Step 1 contain our best crabgrass preventer to provide prevention for around 4 months. The directions state that you should not plant grass seed for 4 months after application, which means you will need to wait until the end of August to seed.

Can I put down crabgrass preventer and grass seed at the same time?

Do not spread seed on the ground, then apply crabgrass preventer. This will be a disappointment because most of the seed will not survive. DO NOT aerate and over-seed then apply crabgrass preventer before the new seed has grown completely out of the seed. This will also lead to a failed seeding effort.

Can I overseed after crabgrass preventer?

For most of the standard crabgrass preventers (pendimethalin, benefin, prodiamine, etc.), the rule of thumb is it's OK to plant new grass seed after the lawn has been mowed three or four times in spring (or in your case, after other people have mowed three or four times).