What is the best time to put down weed and feed on your lawn?
Weed & Feed products are most effective when weeds are small and actively-growing, namely spring and fall. In spring, wait to apply until you’ve mowed your lawn two times before applying to be sure it has emerged from dormancy. Weedol® LN Lawn Weed Control Concentrate is a selective weedkiller that can target and kill weeds, not the lawn. Removing the need for your lawn to compete with weeds for light and nutrients, allowing for a healthier lawn.Weed & feed” is a combination product containing herbicide and fertilizer in one marketed to make weed management and feeding the lawn easy. Weed=herbicide and feed=fertilizer. These products aim to kill weeds before they emerge while conveniently feeding the lawn at the same time.Fall is the second-best season because weed killers thrive on the sudden change in weather. Spraying weed killer in October means that weeds will struggle to survive the winter.Post-emergent weed and feed lawn care is the most common form and the best weed and feed for lawns with weeds.Fall is also a great time to get perennial weeds like dandelions and clover under control with a fall weed and feed product.
What is the best feed and weed for my lawn?
I’d recommend trying out the Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed. It’s a granular product that’s designed to kill weeds while also feeding your grass. Scotts® MAX™ Southern Weed & Feed weed killer plus fertilizer kills listed weeds like dollarweed and clover and feeds grass to crowd out future weeds. Strengthens the lawn with more essential nutrients versus Scotts® Turf Builder® Bonus S® Southern Weed & Feed, including kelp meal, worm castings, iron, and manganese.Apply Scotts Turf Builder Southern Triple Action when weeds are actively growing. It can be applied to St. Augustinegrass (including Floratam), Centipedegrass, Zoysiagrass, and Carpetgrass. We recommend using a Scotts spreader to apply this product.In addition, this weed control and lawn food feeds to thicken your lawn and crowd out any future weeds. Apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed5 when weeds are actively growing and daytime temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 90°F.This fall fertilizer builds strong, deep grass roots for a better lawn next spring, delivering the nutrients needed to help recover from damage caused by summer heat, drought, and activity. Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Lawn Food is for use on any grass type.
When to apply Scott’s weed and feed for southern lawns?
Scotts Turf Builder Bonus S Southern Weed and Feed 2 has a maximum application rate of 2 times per year. It can be applied at any time that grass and weeds are actively growing. The best time to apply weed and feed is early spring, around the same time you give your lawn its first trim of the season. Keep an eye on the weather forecast.Time of Year Spring (March to May): This is the best time to apply pre-emergent herbicides, which are designed to prevent weed seeds from germinating. This type of weed killer should be applied just as the soil warms up but before the weed seeds have a chance to sprout.The best time of year to apply weed and feed If the spring application doesn’t remove all the weeds, and you think you must apply it again, wait until fall to apply a second dose. Give your grass plenty of time to recover from the first application, and never apply it more than twice a year.Use a fall pre-emergent (like Specticle® FLO, Prodiamine, or Dithiopyr) to prevent weeds such as Poa annua from sprouting. If weeds are already growing, spray with a post-emergent weed killer that’s safe for your grass type.
When should I not use weed and feed?
With this in mind, you shouldn’t apply the product during a hot, dry spell where the grass can’t go without water. Apply weed & feed no more than twice a year. Over-application increases the potential for fertilizer components to run off into nearby waterways, threatening fish and plants. Yes, you can apply a weed and feed after a lot of rain, but you must wait until the lawn and soil dry out a bit. You want moist soil (not waterlogged) and damp leaves, so the weed killer granules can stick and dissolve without being washed out.You must allow the liquid herbicide to penetrate the leaves and soil before watering the turf. For most weed and feed products, this means waiting 24 to 48 hours before applying water to the lawn. If you water the lawn too soon, you dilute the product and might not get good results.If it’s too windy it can blow the spray off the weeds and onto nearby grass and plants. Avoid freezing conditions because this will make the weeds harder to penetrate. You also want to avoid strong sunshine. If you’re applying weed killer in the height of summer, wait until the evening to apply weed killer.Apply when lawn is wet with dew or after watering, as the moisture helps the particles adhere to weed leaves to produce best results. Use when grass and weeds are actively growing and daytime temperatures are consistently between 60° and 90°F. We recommend using a Scotts® spreader to apply this product.The ideal scenario is to apply fertilizer to a dry lawn, especially when no rain is anticipated in the coming days. This approach guarantees the best results for your turf.
Should I wet the grass before applying weed and feed?
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. Autumn lawn feed gives your grass fertiliser to help it grow, but also includes phosphates and potash to protect your lawn against frozen soil and surface frost. In contrast, Spring and Summer lawn feeds are high in nitrogen. This encourages more delicate top growth, which can be damaged quite easily in winter.Fall is also a great time to get perennial weeds like dandelions and clover under control with a fall weed and feed product. If weeds are an issue in your lawn, use Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Weed & Feed3 for your fall lawn fertilizing so you can control weeds while feeding your lawn.Some lawn grasses and weeds begin to slow down and prepare for winter dormancy, but others kick into high gear. Feeding your fall lawn provides helpful nutrients to fight weeds and strengthen lawn grasses for the winter ahead.Apply Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Weed & Feed3 on a calm day when weeds are actively growing and temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 90°F. Make sure your grass is moist from dew or sprinkling, as this helps particles adhere to weed leaves to produce the best results.