How often can I apply Scotts Turf Builder?

All Scotts® Turf Builder® granular fertilizer products feed for up to 2 months, and each application should be spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart.

Can I fertilize my lawn every 2 months?

Though fertilizer has its benefits, you don't want to overdo it. A full feeding is recommended at least 5-6 times per year. You want to feed your lawn when it's growing most rapidly.

Can you apply too much Turf Builder?

Applying excessive amounts of fertilizer to lawns will cause the nitrogen and salt levels in the soil to increase, which may damage or kill the grass. This phenomenon, known as fertilizer burn, manifests itself as yellow to brown strips or patches of dead grass. Many times symptoms appear the day after an application.

When should Scotts Turf Builder be applied?

Apply Scott's Turf Builder when the grass is damp, such as after a rain or during the morning dew. Turf Builder works best when the temperature is between 65 and 90 degrees. Apply it when the weeds have already sprouted in your lawn, in the spring until the fall.

Can I use Scotts Turf Builder anytime?

A: Scotts Turf Builder can be applied anytime before or after seeding/sodding the lawn.

How to Use Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Food

How long should I wait between Scotts fertilizer applications?

Choosing the Right Lawn Fertilizer Product

All Scotts® Turf Builder® granular fertilizer products feed for up to 2 months, and each application should be spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart.

Will Scotts Turf Builder burn my 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.

How long does it take for Scotts Turf Builder to work?

How Soon Will Scotts Weed and Feed Show Results? Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed does two things at once: feeds your yard and kills weeds. You will begin to see a greener, healthier grass in 1–5 days, with full results in 4–6 weeks.

Can I apply Scotts Step 2 twice?

Do not apply more than twice per year. A minimum of 30 days between applications is required. Apply only to grass.

Does Scotts Turf Builder need to be watered in?

Scotts Turf Builder for New Lawns should be lightly watered in immediately after application. Apply Turf Builder Food for New Grass Plus Weed Preventer before watering a new lawn the first time.

What happens if I use too much Scotts Turf Builder?

Applying too much fertilizer to your lawn will cause the nitrogen and salt levels in the soil to increase rapidly, which can damage or even kill the grass. When this happens, it is known as “fertilizer burn” and looks like yellow and brown strips or patches of dead grass.

Why is my lawn stripes after fertilizing?

These strips are caused by the misapplication of fertilizer. More specifically, the stripes are caused by not aligning the spreader as you make each pass. Most spreaders, either drop or broadcast, will have an “edge” where the fertilizer hits the lawn.

How do I know if my lawn is over fertilized?

Recognizing Over-Fertilization Lawn Symptoms

It shows up as scorched areas of the lawn (literally looked “burned”) and is typically crispy and yellow (or brown). If you've overapplied to the entire lawn it might not be enough to burn it but you might notice symptoms such as brown or yellow tips on the grass blades.

Can you fertilize every 4 weeks?

You can reapply slow-release fertilizers every six to eight weeks, while a fast-release fertilizer can be reapplied every four weeks.

How can I make my grass thicker and greener?

When should you not fertilize your lawn?

Don't apply fertilizer right after a rainstorm.

If a rainstorm has recently soaked your lawn and saturated the soil, wait a day or two before fertilizing the grass. This will allow the ground to dry out some so you don't create runoff—and wasted fertilizer—when you water in the fertilizer.

Can I apply Scotts Step 3 twice?

Scotts Step 3 Lawn Food with 2% Iron is designed to be applied during June, July, and August. If you feel your lawn would only need two applications and only want to apply the product in June and July, that is okay as well. Per the manufacturer, just make sure you allow 4-6 weeks between applications.

What if it rains after I apply Scotts Step 2?

Do not water or mow your lawn for 24 hours after application or apply if rain is expected within the next 24 hours.

Can you apply crabgrass preventer twice?

Scotts crabgrass preventer can be applied only twice per year, once in the early Spring and again in the late Summer if desired. The limitation has more to do with the Turfbuilder nutrients in the product rather than the crabgrass preventer. A product that only contains the herbicide could be applied more frequently.

What's the difference between turf builder and fertilizer?

Turf Builder is only a brand name of a fertilizer that is manufactured by Scotts Company. The Scotts Company promotes Turf Builder as a miracle fertilizer that helps in growing lively, green lawns. Though considered a miracle fertilizer, Turf Builder is a synthetic fertilizer that could harm the soil.

Should I water my lawn after fertilizing?

If your lawn gets liquid fertilizer, wait until it dries before watering, about 2-4 hours. If it's granular fertilizer, water right away. One exception: if you also got spot weed treatments at the same time, wait for that to dry before watering, or the water will wash off the weed killer before it can work.

Can you apply Scotts Turf Builder on wet grass?

Can I apply fertilizer to a wet lawn? Most Scotts® fertilizers can be applied to either a wet or dry lawn. If you're applying a weed-and-feed product like Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed, though, you may need to apply to wet grass to help the particles adhere to the weeds for best results.

Is Scotts Turf Builder worth?

We tried this Turf Builder and were amazed at the results. After 3 treatments, all the dandelions were gone and our lawn looks fantastic. I was concerned because it is a little pricey, but the results are more than worth it. You won't regret using this to get a gorgeous green lawn.

Why did my grass turn brown after I fertilized?

About Fertilizer Burn in Grass

Chemical fertilizers are made up of mineral salts. When you over-fertilize, the salts build up in the soil and cause a drying effect, which can result in the grass turning yellow or brown. This process is called “fertilizer burn.”

What happens if you don't water in fertilizer?

Fertilizer Runoff

If you leave fertilizer sitting on your lawn without watering it into the soil for a period of days, you run the risk of losing some or all of your fertilizer to the first heavy rain that hits your lawn. In addition to wasting your time and money, this runoff can pollute nearby waterways.