When should Scotts WinterGuard be applied?

Fall is the best time to feed with Scotts® Turf Builder® WinterGuard® Fall Lawn Food. It builds strong, deep roots for a better lawn next spring.

When should I apply WinterGuard fertilizer?

You should apply winterizer when the grass stops growing in the fall, but while it is still active in the root system. You can tell that your grass is still active by the the strong green color. Your location will depend on when exactly this is, but it is usually mid-late November.

What month do you spread weed and feed?

The key to applying weed and feed is timing, where it should ideally be applied in late April/ early May and then again, if necessary, in September. In terms of mowing your lawn, it is best to mow a day or two before weed and feed application for best results.

Should I mow before weed and feed?

It is recommended that you mow a few days before applying weed and feed and that you wait a few days after applying to mow again. This ensures that the herbicide — the “weed” part of weed and feed — has time to be absorbed through the leaves of the weeds and can begin to work.

When should I put down my winterizer?

The best time to apply a winterizer is after the grass stops growing in the fall, while it is still green on top and active below the surface. In most parts of the North, this will be sometime in mid-late November, or even early December.

How late can I apply winter fertilizer?

In general, try your best to apply it between September 1 and October 15. The farther north you live, the earlier you should apply it. The goal is to have at least one month of active grass growing weather remaining before winter takes its grip.

How late can you put down winter fertilizer?

What is the best fertilizer for winter?

Cool-season grass will benefit from fall feeding. You can use a winterizer or another fertilizer as long as it contains both nitrogen and potassium. Or supplement your lawn throughout the season with potassium from organic sources.

How often should I apply Scotts weed and feed?

If you have recently applied another fertilizer (e.g. Scotts® Turf Builder® Lawn Food or Scotts® Turf Builder® Halts® Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food) wait at least 30 days to apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed. Apply up to two times per year.

When to apply Scotts Winterguard to your lawn?

Do not use on bentgrass, carpetgrass, dichondra, floratam, lippia and St. Augustinegrass lawns. Apply in fall when weeds are actively growing.

When to put Scotts Turf Builder on lawn?

Timing: August to November, right before winter hits, 6 to 8 weeks after the summer feeding. Apply the Scotts® Turf Builder® Annual Program Fall product now if you’ve been following that regimen. This will help promote strong root growth for a better lawn next spring, while killing many broadleaf weeds.

How does Scotts weed and feed lawn work?

Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed3 with WeedGrip Technology, grips the weeds you see and the ones you don’t for up to 2X more powerful dandelion and clover control (versus previous formulation), all while feeding and thickening your lawn to crowd out weeds.