Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 should not be applied to Zoysia lawns as it could cause discoloration. We do offer Ferti-Lome St. Augustine Weed and Feed 15-0-4 safe for zoysia.
The Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 contains post-emergent herbicide for broadleaf weeds plus a 28-0-3 fertilizer. So the reason this is usually used in spring is because of the high nitrogen content. You would want to be careful about using that much nitrogen on your lawn when it’s very hot, especially with cool-season turfgrasses which don’t need as much nitrogen per year as warm-season grasses. Usually in the fall you would apply pre-emergent herbicide to prevent weeds and possible a winterizer fertilizer that has less nitrogen and more potassium.
We recommend waiting at least 2 days after using herbicides such as Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 before mowing the lawn. So if it has been at least 2 days and you followed the application directions on the product label, then your application should be effective.
According to the manufacturer Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 needs to be applied to a damp lawn and this can include morning dew. The moisture will allow the granules to stick to the weeds. The manufacturer also states this should be left alone for 24 hours and then watered in. This product will also work on ragweed, but it is not labeled for goat weed.
Yes, Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 can be used on bermudagrass.
According to the product label, you will need to apply Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 to wet or moist grass as this helps the product adhere to the grass. You can lightly water the lawn before applying or apply after the evening dew has set in, not before.
Yes, Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 can be used on bermudagrass.
Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 should be applied in late spring when the weeds are actively growing (two applications per year maximum). For more specific timing for your area, please contact your local cooperative extension office Master Gardener.
Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 is not specifically labeled for goathead control.
Choosing herbicides and fertilizers that are best for each yard require more specifics than just general info can provide. To know what weed and feed will be best for you, you must determine what your yard is lacking or has too much of to choose a product with the right ratio of ingredients for ferilization; as well as what weeds are you targeting to ensure the chemical in the one you choose will cover the weeds you have. If you can provide us with what weeds you are trying to target or have the most problems with in your Bermuda lawn and if you have done a soil test to see what your lawn needs, we can find a more specific answer for your needs.
No, Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 is not labeled to be used on pastures only on Residential Lawns.
You should keep pets out of the treatment area until the Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 application has been watered in and had a chance to dry. Once the treatment area has completely dried, it is then safe for pets to re-enter the area.
Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed 1 could be a good option if the weeds it treats are your target issue and the nutrients it provides are what is needed. It is really going to vary depending on what nutrients are needed. We actually have a great guide that can explain how to select the best fertilizer for your lawn. You can find the guide here.
