FAQ: How Often Can You Put Down Scotts Turf Builder?

Feed every 6-8 weeks for your best lawn.

How often can Turf Builder be applied?

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

What happens if you use too much 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.

Can I fertilize my lawn every week?

Because nitrogen in slow-release fertilizers is available over time, the product can be applied less frequently and at higher rates and is less likely to burn the lawn. You can reapply slow-release fertilizers every six to eight weeks, while a fast-release fertilizer can be reapplied every four weeks.

How long should you wait between fertilizing your lawn?

As a general rule, allow six to eight weeks between fertilizing and your first expected frost. As with all fertilizer products, check the label and follow instructions for your specific grass type. If you’re overseeding, wait until next year for weed & feed.

Is Turf Builder the same as 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.

When should Scotts Turf Builder be applied?

Apply in early spring to prevent the germination of crabgrass, chickweed, poa annua, and other common lawn weeds, before they start to spread. Apply before the 3rd or 4th mowing to protect all season long.

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 and. This process is called “fertilizer burn.”

Will Scotts Turf Builder burn my lawn?

The labels claim the fertilizer will not burn the grass as long as you apply the product properly according to the directions. If the grass is dry, watering the lawn the day before applying Turf Builder will also keep the fertilizer from burning the grass.

Should I 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.

Can you fertilize lawn too often?

Fertilizing your lawn too often—or at the wrong time—can do more harm than good. Hold off on the fertilizer until the fall —and you may not have to do it again in the spring. The time to apply fertilizer is when the grass is growing more roots than blades.

How can I make my grass thicker and greener?

7 Pro Strategies for Thicker, Greener Grass

1. Mow Your Lawn Correctly.
2. Water Grass Properly.
3. Fertilize Grass Adequately.
4. The Importance of a Lawn Soil Test.
5. Control Lawn Weeds, Insects, & Diseases.
6. Aerate and Overseed Your Lawn When Needed.
7. Deal With the Shady Spots in Your Lawn.

What happens if I fertilize too early?

If you are going to fertilize your lawn, do not do it too early in the season. The best time for that first application is late spring, just as the green grass is beginning to grow eagerly. If you apply fertilizer too early, it will divert the plant’s energy into leaf development too soon.

Can I fertilize my lawn twice in spring?

If you make your first application of fertilizer by early April, a second spring application that contains slow-release nitrogen (organic or chemical) should be applied in late May or June (normally about two months between applications).

How many times should you fertilize your lawn a year?

A full feeding is recommended at least 5-6 times per year. You want to feed your lawn when it’s growing most rapidly. However, you should base the frequency on your climate and the type of grass you have. For example, cool season grasses can be fertilized in late spring, but only if necessary.

Is it OK to fertilize after you mow?

Lawns require regular mowing, water and fertilizer to keep them in pristine condition. When fertilizing a lawn, it is best to apply fertilizer after the lawn has been mowed so it has a few days to absorb the fertilizer. Wait until late summer, fall or early spring to fertilize the lawn.