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Question 1

What's the difference between a "weed and feed" product and a fertilizer designed to strengthen roots?

Accepted Answer

Weed and feed combines fertilizer with herbicides to nourish your lawn while controlling existing weeds, saving you time and effort. A fertilizer designed to strengthen roots features a higher phosphorus and potassium blend, delivering pure nutrition for strong roots and a foundation for healthy growth and resilience without targeting weeds.

Question 2

How often should I fertilize my lawn?

Accepted Answer

The right application frequency depends on your type of grass, soil health, and choice of fertilizer. Fertilize cool-season lawns like Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, and ryegrass two to four times a year, in early and late spring and fall. Fertilize warm-season grasses like Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine three to five times per year, in late spring, mid and late summer, and early fall. Apply slow-release fertilizers once every eight to ten weeks, and quick-release fertilizers once every four to six weeks.

Question 3

What are some of the top-rated lawn fertilizers?

Accepted Answer

One of our top-rated lawn fertilizers is the 36 lbs. Fairway Formula Spring Fertilizer Weed and Feed and Crabgrass Preventer, Covers 10,000 sq. ft. (24-0-6). Get yours today and find out why more homeowners and landscapers give our garden center and lawn care products the most five-star ratings and positive reviews.

Question 4

What's the difference between a fertilizer that controls crabgrass and one that kills moss?

Accepted Answer

A fertilizer that controls crabgrass is formulated to prevent or kill crabgrass, a specific type of grassy weed, often with pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides. A fertilizer that kills moss contains ingredients designed to eradicate moss, a non-flowering plant that thrives in damp, shady conditions and is distinct from typical lawn weeds.

Question 5

What does the nitrogen content in lawn fertilizers do for my grass?

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen is the most important nutrient for your lawn's green color, lush foliage, and vigorous growth. Fertilizers with a higher percentage of nitrogen encourage healthy development and a vibrant color during the active growing season. Our nitrogen options range from 20 to 28, feeding your lawn with the right dose of nutrients every season of the year. Read the fertilizer label, as too much nitrogen applied at the wrong time can cause lawn burn, excessive growth, and weak roots.

Question 6

What do the N-P-K numbers on fertilizer bags mean?

Accepted Answer

The N-P-K numbers represent the percentage of the three essential nutrients in the fertilizer: Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), and Potassium (K). The ideal ratio for healthy plant growth depends on your lawn's unique needs and the time of year. Nitrogen promotes leafy green growth and overall plant vigor, phosphorus boosts root development and flower and fruit production, and potassium improves disease resistance and overall plant health. Your local garden and lawn expert is here to help you select the blend with the right ratio for your goals.

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32 oz. Weed and Feed 7,500 sq. ft. and 10 lb. Triazicide Lawn Insect Killer Combo

Vigoro32 oz. 7,500 sq. ft. Spring Ready-to-Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

Vigoro7 lb. 2,500 sq. ft. Spring and Fall Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

GreenView36 lbs. Fairway Formula Spring Fertilizer Weed and Feed and Crabgrass Preventer, Covers 10,000 sq. ft. (24-0-6)

GreenView39 lbs. Weed and Feed, Covers 15,000 sq. ft. (27-0-4)

Vigoro32 oz. 7,500 sq. ft. Spring Ready-to-Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer (2-Pack)

GreenView13.5 lbs. Crabgrass Control Plus Lawn Food, Covers 5,000 sq. ft. (26-0-4)

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Lawn Fertilizers

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Category

Bundle/Single

Review Rating

1 & Up

2 & Up

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4 & Up

Brand

Price

Lawn Fertilizer Use

Season Use

Compatible Grass Type

Delivery Method

Nitrogen (N)

Fertilizer Weed Control

Time release

Emergent Type

Fertilizer Formula

Package Size (lb.)

Safe For

Safe for Edibles

Subscription Eligible

32 oz.​ Weed and Feed 7,500 sq.​ ft.​ and 10 lb.​ Triazicide Lawn Insect Killer Combo

Vigoro32 oz.​ 7,500 sq.​ ft.​ Spring Ready-​to-​Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

Vigoro7 lb.​ 2,500 sq.​ ft.​ Spring and Fall Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

GreenView36 lbs.​ Fairway Formula Spring Fertilizer Weed and Feed and Crabgrass Preventer, Covers 10,000 sq.​ ft.​ (24-​0-​6)​

GreenView39 lbs.​ Weed and Feed, Covers 15,000 sq.​ ft.​ (27-​0-​4)​

Vigoro32 oz.​ 7,500 sq.​ ft.​ Spring Ready-​to-​Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer (2-​Pack)​

GreenView13.​5 lbs.​ Crabgrass Control Plus Lawn Food, Covers 5,000 sq.​ ft.​ (26-​0-​4)​

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32 oz. Weed and Feed 7,500 sq. ft. and 10 lb. Triazicide Lawn Insect Killer Combo

Vigoro32 oz. 7,500 sq. ft. Spring Ready-to-Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

Vigoro7 lb. 2,500 sq. ft. Spring and Fall Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer

GreenView36 lbs. Fairway Formula Spring Fertilizer Weed and Feed and Crabgrass Preventer, Covers 10,000 sq. ft. (24-0-6)

GreenView39 lbs. Weed and Feed, Covers 15,000 sq. ft. (27-0-4)

Vigoro32 oz. 7,500 sq. ft. Spring Ready-to-Spray Concentrate Weed and Feed Lawn Fertilizer (2-Pack)

GreenView13.5 lbs. Crabgrass Control Plus Lawn Food, Covers 5,000 sq. ft. (26-0-4)