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Customer Reviews for Scotts Turf Builder 14.29 lbs. 5,000 sq. ft. Weed and Feed, Weed Killer Plus Dry Lawn Fertilizer

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Model #25006A

Store SKU #1001082441

  • Combination weed killer and lawn fertilizer
  • Controls clover, dandelion, plantain, and other listed weeds
  • One 14.29 lb. bag covers 5,000 sq. ft.

Customer Reviews

  • 3.8
    out of 8,983 reviews
  • 71% recommend this product
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Excellent
I brought this product 2 weeks ago and my lawn is so green and beautiful
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    Weed n Feed
    Excellent Choice for my Yard!!!! See photos Below!
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      Would you be satisfied
      Not very happy with all the money I have spent on this product over the last 5 years
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      Response from Consumer ServicesSep 21, 2021
      We're sorry to hear Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed didn't meet your expectations. We'd like to gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee. Please reach out to us here: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
        Killed everything. Even lawn!!
        I used this because I had dandelions in the grass. It killed the dandelions AND MY GRASS. Yes, there was grass. So how is the guarantee going to help that? See the picture. Now I have to put in a whole new lawn
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        Response from Consumer ServicesAug 14, 2021
        We're sorry to hear this happened after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. We'd like to gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee. Please reach out to us at 888-270-3714.
          Weed accelator on steroids!
          I put a before picture of my beautiful green grass. After using the Scotts products for a year I no longer have a lawn. The weeds are out of control the grass is completely gone. I worked my butt off for the last year to get a beautiful lawn. Now the weeds are so out of control the grass is completely gone. A minimum of $500 invested to end up worse than where I started.
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          Response from Consumer ServicesAug 14, 2021
          We're sorry to hear this happened after using Scotts products. We'd like to assist you with our product guarantee. Please reach out to us here: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
            Feeding weeds with Scott’s
            Absolute worthless product. I’ve put down this so-called weed and feed three times this season and the clover is healthier than ever. I’m convinced that the Scott’s is feeding the clover and killing my grass. Same results on both my Bermuda and St. Augustine. Zero impact on the clover. Weeds are flourishing. Yes, I use the correct different Scott’s fertilizer for Bermuda and St. Augustine. I bought six large bags this season and wasted over $300.
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            Response from ScottsCustomerCareJun 28, 2021
            We are sorry that the performance of Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer was unsatisfactory. We want you to be confident in our products and stand by our advertised promises. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please call 877-220-3089, and reference this product review for assistance. Scotts
              1 found this review helpful
              Applied as directed. Week later, dandelions and clover look healthier than ever. 2 weeks later...
              Applied as directed. Week later, dandelions and clover look healthier than ever. 2 weeks later, no change. Will be returning unused product for refund.
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              Response from ScottsCustomerCareJun 28, 2021
              We are sorry that the performance of Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer was unsatisfactory. We want you to be confident in our products and we stand by the promises made in our advertisements. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please call 877-220-3089, and reference this product review for assistance. Scotts
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              3 found this review helpful
              I applied this product using a Scott's mini broadcast spreader and it went on easily and evenly. ...
              I applied this product using a Scott's mini broadcast spreader and it went on easily and evenly. Turf Builder has my lawn looking healthy and the weeds under control.
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              • Verified Purchase
              • Recommended
              Well after not buying enough seeds you can see the...
              Well after not buying enough seeds you can see the trail I left in my yard where it turned my grass yellow and the remaining untreated spots is green. A bit embarrassing but slowly the grass is coming back
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              Response from ScottsCustomerCareJun 17, 2021
              Terry, we're sorry to hear about your experience with Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed and we'd like to help. Reach out to us at 877-220-3089 so we can gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee. Scotts
              • Verified Purchase
              Works Great! FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS!
              My grass was mostly weeds, bought this stuff last year, 2020, and used it according to the directions and my lawn is absolutely beautiful now. The weeds have died and the grass is greener than ever. Apply once in spring and once in the fall after rain or watering the lawn and your lawn will be greener than ever also.
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                Scotts Turf Builder Clears Out Not Just Weeds But Your Lawn Too
                I made a big mistake purchasing this product. After purchasing it from Home Depot recently in preparing to host an outdoor event, I made sure I read the instructions twice before even applying this product to my lawn. I even was deliberate about not purchasing the same Scott's product that a friend used that burned her grass recently. I wet the grass before applying the product as per instructions and even watered my lawn with my sprinkler system and even an extra watering manually to ensure it looked its best for the event. Despite doing this for at least two weeks leading up to the event, my nice lawn continued to burn up. It now looks like hay and destroyed even my new sod I put down in my backyard (10 pallets of new sod) just two years ago. I am so upset. I now have a high water bill trying to save my grass. I now have to incur an extra landscaping bill to try and fix it. And now I am stressing out every day I go outside as look at how bad my lawn looks in comparison to my neighbors. I am so embarrassed! All my hard work over the years have been destroyed in just a matter of days by this stuff Scotts is pushing off on customers. Scotts should be held accountable for fixing my yard -- for selling that type of product in the South Florida area. It should be banned and pulled off the shelves. Home Depot and the rest of these big box stores should stop selling this stuff. I am so sad. My lot is more than 30K SF and thanks to Scotts my house is now the ugly house on the block that is sticking out like a BIG sore thumb.
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                Response from ScottsCustomerCareJun 28, 2021
                We are sorry to hear that you had a frustrating experience with Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed Lawn fertilizer. Please note, that per bag instructions, this product should NOT be used on the following grass types which are common in South Florida: St Augustinegrass (including Floratam), Dichonda, Lippia, Carpetgrass, and Bentgrass lawns. Using this product on these grass types will result in damage to the lawn. At your convenience, please contact our Consumer Services department at 877-220-3089 - we would be happy to help troubleshoot. Scotts
                  1 found this review helpful
                  Works for a month
                  2 weeks after applying it I had no dandiolins or clover A month later they came back This year they are back I've got a big bag so I'll be applying it today
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                  Response from Consumer ServicesSep 21, 2021
                  Thank you for your feedback. If there is anything we can do to help make your experience 5-star, please reach out to our Consumer Services team here for assistance: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
                    I have used this product over the years with mixed results - generally I have been happy. My bigg...
                    I have used this product over the years with mixed results - generally I have been happy. My biggest/latest gripe (hence 2 star rating) with the product is that the somehow moisture had penetrated into the bags at Home Depot so the product was quite lumpy and granules were stuck together when I opened them. As a result, it was not possible to use the rotary spreader so I broke the fertilizer down into smaller chunks and spread it by hand the old fashioned way but that doesn't really result in a nice even spread so I have patches of green. Anyway, after 10 days the grass has been boosted but the clover leaf is very happy as well. Dandelions are also doing well but let's see what happens in the next two weeks before my next application.
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                    Response from ScottsCustomerCareJun 7, 2021
                    Ngala, we're sorry to hear there were clumps in your bag of Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. We'd like to gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee. Please reach out to us at 877-220-3089. Scotts
                    • Verified Purchase
                    • Recommended
                    It’s not working.
                    I followed the directions from the bag to my Scott’s spreader. I put it on 12 hrs before I got a light rain.this was 5 days ago. No change. It did boost my grass but that’s all I see.
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                    Response from Consumer ServiceMay 10, 2021
                    We hate to hear that you did not enjoy your experience with Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. Product should be left undisturbed and not watered for 24 hours after application. Temperatures must be consistently (several days in a row) between 60 and 90 degrees. We offer a guarantee that extends to all of our products. If this interests you, we ask that you contact us at https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca.
                      It didn't work!
                      I used this as directed, then reapplied it 30 days later. The weeds are the only thing still growing in my yard.
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                      Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesMar 27, 2021
                      Soldiertim, we are sorry you were not satisfied. We value your feedback and would like to hear from you, so at your convenience, please reach out to us through this link so that we can gather more detail and assist you further: https://www.scotts.com/en-us/help-center
                        I apply this for my second application of 5 steps each year and do not have to worry about weed ...
                        I apply this for my second application of 5 steps each year and do not have to worry about weed or dandelions. There is a distinct line between my yard and my neighbor’s on each side where the grass is green and the dandelions start! Great product.
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                        • Verified Purchase
                        • Recommended
                        2 found this review helpful
                        Burned and destroyed our whole lawn
                        Followed the directions on the bag and within one day our brand new sod lawn is destroyed. Will never recommend or buy again.
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                        Response from Consumer ServiceAug 20, 2020
                        We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience when using Turf Builder Weed and Feed. We would like to speak with you further. Please contact us at https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca to further discuss this issue and learn about or product guarantee.
                          I’ve applied this a couple of times so far this year. I am happy with how this keeps the weeds do...
                          I’ve applied this a couple of times so far this year. I am happy with how this keeps the weeds down and the grass fed. I have found that applying when the grass is slightly damp helps the granules stick to the weeds which helps expedite their demise. Also, making sure that it gets thoroughly watered in (within a day or so of application) helps to keep the grass from getting burned if the weather is going to be warm.
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                          • Recommended
                          3 found this review helpful
                          Used for Years
                          When I became a homeowner here in Southern California in 1999, I had an "old-timey gardener" out to fix my sprinklers. He told me to use Scott's on my lawns, and I've been doing it ever since. I put down Weed & Feed in March or April, and there's not a dandelion or large weed to be seen in the lawn for months. The product is a bit less successful with the pesky clover, but does seem to minimize its growth. I took these photos the last weekend of July, in 100+ degree heat, and the lawn looks great...looks like this from about mid-May through October. Scott's is an annual part of my yard's care; very pleased with its performance.
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                            It’s good...
                            It’s good
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                            • Verified Purchase
                            Turned my lawn yellow
                            We had a green lawn, but had some weeds. Used the product and this is what happened. I was looking on the website to locate a place to contact Scott’s and it wasn’t easily located, so I’m giving a review in hopes they’ll contact me to talk about it. This same thing happened to the lawn at my work, only worse, around the same time.
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                            Response from Consumer ServiceAug 8, 2020
                            We apologize for your distress regarding Turf Builder Weed & Feed. We would like to speak with you more about this issue. You can contact us if you would like to continue discussing this or if you want to know about our product guarantee. Please contact us at http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5 and refer to this review.
                              Burnt lawn
                              Used this product in July 2020 per the instructions on my healthy lawn that just had a few weeds. I wanted to keep it healthy by fertilizing it and maintain weeds by killing/preventing future spread. However it burnt my beautiful lush green lawn! Do not recommend using this product!
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                              Response from ScottsCustomerCareAug 5, 2020
                              We apologize for your experience with Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. Be sure to avoid applying the product during high temperatures as this can cause stress to the lawn. We want you to be aware that we offer a guarantee that extends to all of our products. If this interests you, we ask that you contact us at 877-220-3089. Scotts
                                2 found this review helpful
                                Better than the Pros
                                I've had professional lawn care service for years but was never completely satisfied with the results. My landscaper finally suggested that we started our on treatment. In May (Mothers Day Weekend), we had a brief rain and I decided to apply the product. Fast forward 2 months later, I am simply astonished at the results!
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                                  • Recommended
                                  This product laid waste to my entire yard. I followed the instructions to a tee. My grass was nic...
                                  This product laid waste to my entire yard. I followed the instructions to a tee. My grass was nice and green and plush with some clovers throughout. I thought this would help kill the clovers while feeding the grass.
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                                  Response from ScottsCustomerCareAug 3, 2020
                                  We apologize for your encounter with Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. Please contact us again so that we can fully assist you with this. We are available at 877-220-3089. Scotts
                                    2 found this review helpful
                                    Destroyed my lawn!
                                    Purchased and applied this 2 days ago. Did very little for the small patches of weeds that I had, but burned the heck out of what was a healthy lawn prior to application. Before and after photos attached. Never will be using or recommending this product again.
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                                    Response from Consumer ServicesJul 31, 2020
                                    Brian, we're sorry to hear this happened after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. We'd like to gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee. Please reach out to us at 877-465-5160.
                                      Don’t Use: Burned My Lawn
                                      I generally like Scott’s products, such as the grass seed and the WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food, but the Turf Builder Weed and Feed is terrible. I used it according to the directions, and, as shown in the photos, it completely burned my lawn. I will not use this product again. I would give it zero stars if I could.
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                                      Response from Consumer Services Jul 30, 2020
                                      We are very sorry for the issues you encountered with Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. This product can only be used on certain grass types and high temperatures can cause severe damage on the lawn due to the nitrogen. We recommend a watering program of 1/2 an inch of water every 3 days for 3 weeks. Your lawn should recover over time. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please contact us and refer to your review to see what can be done. We can be reached at http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5.
                                        Killed my grass
                                        I bought the product Turf Builder based on your reputation. It killed my grass and weeds. Now I have a dead lawn . Tried putting grass seems after 3 weeks and they wouldn’t sprout.
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                                          Useless Product
                                          Applied this fertilizer in spring, I have several areas in my lawn with weed plants... your product says it will clear the lawn fo these planets, I have several sports and expanding. Don't throw your money with this product
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                                          Response from Consumer ServicesJul 28, 2020
                                          RPoncedeleon, we're sorry to hear you were not satisfied after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. This product will only control weeds that are actively growing at the time of application and will not prevent new weeds from growing. We want you to be confident when using our products; that's why we offer a product guarantee. Please reach out to us here for further assistance: https://tinyurl.com/y2sb3mpl
                                            bad batch! lumps and clumps
                                            Bag seemed fine until i went to spread. Found lumps and clumps of fertilizer in the middle of the bag. No have to go back to home depot to grab another. Chalk it up to the law of averages. Its bound to happen based on the number of bags produced
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                                              1 found this review helpful
                                              Seemed to help the weeds more than my lawn...
                                              Reviewed from Heber, Utah 2020. I was looking forward to a lush green lawn this summer. Last summer my lawn was very decent. Thick and lush although it had seemed to develop some thatch over the years. Early spring, I dethatched and aerated my lawn and applied Scotts Thick'R lawn and kept seed moist as required by the directions. Unfortunately it did not seem to do anything and my lawn quickly started growing weeds. I'm no lawn expert, and so I didn't want to blame the product and thought perhaps I had done something wrong, even though I followed all directions on the product packaging. In an effort to try and resurrect my lawn, I grabbed this Scotts weed and feed and applied about 2 weeks before summer started. I watered the lawn, applied the product as directed and checked to make sure that the granules had attached themselves to the weeds (which they had). For a few days, the weeds did look like they were wilting but since then appear to be thriving with no noticeable improvement to the lawn. Needless to say, I would not recommend this product and am now looking for ways to try and recover what I have.
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                                              Response from ScottsCustomerCareAug 19, 2020
                                              We are sorry that you did not get the results you expected from Scotts Turf Builder Weed and Feed. The weeds may temporarily appear healthier and greener after application, as the active ingredient will cause the weeds to grow themselves to death. They should die within 2 to 4 week period, depending on temperature conditions. We at Scotts never want you to be unsatisfied and for this reason we offer a product guarantee. At your earliest convenience, please contact us and refer to your review to see what can be done. We can be reached at 877-220-3089. Scotts
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