How do you use Expert Gardner weed and feed?
Product details
- Kills the weeds, not the lawn.
- Kills 250+ Weeds.
- Apply when broadleaf weeds are actively growing in the Spring or Early Fall.
- Always apply to a wet lawn.
- No rain or water on the lawn until 2 days after application.
- For use on all turfgrasses except Centipede & St. Augustinegrass.
How long after using weed and feed Can I water?
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.
Can I sprinkle weed and feed by hand?
These instructions are best for applying a granular fertilizer rather than a liquid lawn fertilizer though you can certainly follow the steps for both types and for any kind of lawn fertilizer schedule. You can spread material with a hand spreader machine or make a homemade hand fertilizer spreader with a bucket.
Is vigoro weed and feed any good?
The Vigoro Weed and Feed certainly made our test yard look more lush, but the greens were not as bright or natural looking. Vigoro performed very similar to Scotts on the weed front and is much better for weed preventionr than weed killing.
Can I water after weed and feed?
How long after fertilizing should I wait to water my lawn? Some lawn foods perform better when you water them in right after applying, while others—such as some weed-and-feed products—need to be watered a day or two after fertilizing.
Is liquid weed and feed better than granular?
According to Purdue University Turfgrass Science, liquid sprays tend to be more successful than their granular counterparts, simply because the liquid formulation is sprayed across the weed’s leaf surface and does not rely on additional moisture to stick to the leaf.
How soon after weed killer can I fertilize?
After spraying the weeds with herbicide, it is good practice to wait at least one week before fertilizing. In fact, your grass needs fertilizing even through the fall and winter. A good rule of thumb is fertilizing at least four times a year, such as every two months during fall, winter and spring.