Questions and answers

Is Scotts fertilizer safe?

Is Scotts fertilizer safe?

Scotts Statement According to Scotts Lawn Services, if properly applied, none of their professional products—including their fertilizers—are considered hazardous materials, and there is “no record of human or pet injury resulting from a Scotts LawnService® fertilizer application.”

Do you water after applying Scotts Turf Builder?

After applying Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed₃ you don’t water your lawn for at least 24 hours. Just like rain, watering your lawn after applying Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed₃ washes the weed control particles off of weed leaves before they can fully work.

What Scotts product should I use now?

Timing: Apply late spring lawn fertilizer once between April and June, 6 to 8 weeks after the early spring feeding. If you have purchased the Scotts® Turf Builder® Annual Program, apply the Spring product now. It will help your lawn grow strong roots while killing dandelion, clover, and other listed weeds.

How often should you apply Scotts lawn care products?

Don’t worry. Scotts has the right product to meet all of your lawn fertilizer needs. All Scotts® Turf Builder® granular fertilizer products feed for up to 2 months, and each application should be spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart.

Does Scotts Turf Builder hurt bees?

Scotts Turf Builder is available in multiple formats. Some of these formats have a weed killer ingredient in addition to the fertilizer ingredients. Due to herbicides’ inclusion, they are considered slightly toxic to birds, bees, and pets.

Can I fertilize my lawn if I have a dog?

The chemicals in fertilizer are highly toxic to pets. Some pets (especially dogs) like to eat grass, and ingesting grass that’s been coated with toxic chemicals can pose serious harm to pets. Pets should not be allowed on the lawn for two days after applying fertilizer.

How many minutes should I water my lawn after fertilizing?

About 20 minutes
How Long Should You Water Your Lawn After Fertilizing? The fertilizer and soil should be thoroughly moist, but don’t water so much that the water begins to form puddles. About 20 minutes should do the trick.

How long does it take 10 10 10 fertilizer to work?

Because they are fast-release fertilizers, you will see results in just two to five days. However, that’s really all it has over slow-release fertilizer.

What is the best lawn fertilizer for early spring?

Miracle Gro All Purpose Lawn Food (Synthetic) Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food (Synthetic) Safer Brand 9333 Ringer Lawn Fertilizer (Organic) Milorganite 0636 Organic Nitrogen Fertilizer (Organic)

What should I put on my lawn in early spring?

Spring Lawn Care Steps

  1. Rake. Spring raking removes lingering fall leaves and grass blades that did not survive winter.
  2. Overseed.
  3. Aerate.
  4. Vital for a truly healthy lawn, aeration is the solution for compacted soil.
  5. Dethatch.
  6. Spring is the right time to dethatch turf.
  7. Weed.
  8. Fertilize.

Is Turf Builder safe for bees?

Toxicity Ratings While Halts is slightly toxic to birds, bees and pets, WinterGuard is non-toxic to these species. The group does not rate Scotts Turf Builder fertilizer without weed killer as a toxic herbicide. Its high nitrogen levels may burn grass and surrounding ornamental plants, however.

Is Scotts Turf Builder toxic to dogs?

Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 3 is safe for pets when it is used according to the product label. Once the treated areas dry completely, chewing or eating grass will not be harmful and your pet can resume normal activity within the area.