Crabgrass - Lawn Fertilizers - The Home Depot

Question 1

Why is it important to choose a lawn fertilizer compatible with my specific grass type, such as St. Augustine or Tall Fescue?

Accepted Answer

Different grass types have different nutrient needs, sensitivities, and growth habits. Choosing the right fertilizer ensures proper nutrient balance, safe herbicide compatibility, and a healthier, greener lawn year-round, while choosing the wrong fertilizer can harm your lawn instead of helping it. We carry fertilizers specifically formulated for your grass type, such as St. Augustine and Tall Fescue to bring your lawn the ideal balance of nutrients to thrive with healthy growth, vibrant color, and improved resistance to pests and diseases.

Question 2

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 3

How do I know which fertilizer my lawn needs?

Accepted Answer

Start with a soil test to identify nutrient deficiencies and pH levels. This extra step prevents over-fertilization and ensures you choose the right formula. Then choose a fertilizer that matches your grass type and season. Select a high nitrogen fertilizer for green-up, a starter fertilizer for new lawns, and a winterizing blend for fall protection. Cool-season grasses like Kentucky bluegrass and fescue need more nitrogen in spring and fall, while warm-season grasses like Bermuda and Zoysia need nitrogen during summer growth. Consider specialty blends for certain conditions like a weed and feed product, organic blend, or a pet and kid safe formula.

Question 4

What type of lawn fertilizers are available?

Accepted Answer

There are three main types of fertilizers: granular, liquid, and organic. Each one is designed for different needs and conditions. Slow-release granular fertilizers deliver nutrients to your lawn gradually over time, keeping your grass healthy and vibrant with fewer applications. For fast green-up, select a quick-release blend designed to deliver nutrients immediately, but with more frequent applications. Liquid fertilizers absorb quickly for rapid results, while organic formulas improve soil health and microbial activity. We also carry synthetic fertilizers for fast, predictable results, and specialty formulas for specific lawn conditions, grass types, and seasons.

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ScottsTurf Builder Triple Action1, 33.​94 lbs.​ 12,000 sq.​ ft.​ Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

ScottsTurf Builder Triple Action1 11.​31 lbs.​ 4,000 sq.​ ft.​ Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

BIOADVANCED24 lbs.​ Granules 5-​in-​1 Weed and Feed Dry Lawn Fertilizer for Northern Lawns

ScottsHalts Crabgrass and Grassy Weed Preventer 10.​06 lbs.​ 5,000 sq.​ ft.​ For Use on Lawns, Also Prevents Henbit and Chickweed

ScottsTurf Builder 40.​05 lbs.​ 15,000 sq.​ ft.​ Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 17.​2 lbs.​ 4,000 sq.​ ft.​ Triple Action Built For Seeding, Weed Preventer and Dry Fertilizer for New Lawns

ScottsTurf Builder 13.​58 lb.​ 5,000 sq.​ ft.​ Halts Crabgrass Preventer Dry Lawn Fertilizer

BIOADVANCED9.​6 lbs.​ Granules 5-​In-​1 Weed and Feed for Northern Lawns

ScottsTurf Builder 4-​Bag Lawn Fertilizer for Small Lawns with Halts, Weed and Feed5, SummerGuard and WinterGuard Lawn Food

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

ScottsTurf Builder 4-​Bag Lawn Fertilizer for Large Lawns with Halts, Weed and Feed5, SummerGuard and WinterGuard Lawn Food

ScottsTurf Builder 15,000 sq.​ ft.​ Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Fertilizer (2-​Pack)​

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ScottsTurf Builder Triple Action1, 33.94 lbs. 12,000 sq. ft. Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

ScottsTurf Builder Triple Action1 11.31 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. Lawn Fertilizer, Weed Killer, Crabgrass Preventer

BIOADVANCED24 lbs. Granules 5-in-1 Weed and Feed Dry Lawn Fertilizer for Northern Lawns

ScottsHalts Crabgrass and Grassy Weed Preventer 10.06 lbs. 5,000 sq. ft. For Use on Lawns, Also Prevents Henbit and Chickweed

ScottsTurf Builder 40.05 lbs. 15,000 sq. ft. Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Fertilizer

ScottsTurf Builder 17.2 lbs. 4,000 sq. ft. Triple Action Built For Seeding, Weed Preventer and Dry Fertilizer for New Lawns

ScottsTurf Builder 13.58 lb. 5,000 sq. ft. Halts Crabgrass Preventer Dry Lawn Fertilizer

BIOADVANCED9.6 lbs. Granules 5-In-1 Weed and Feed for Northern Lawns

ScottsTurf Builder 4-Bag Lawn Fertilizer for Small Lawns with Halts, Weed and Feed5, SummerGuard and WinterGuard Lawn Food

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

ScottsTurf Builder 4-Bag Lawn Fertilizer for Large Lawns with Halts, Weed and Feed5, SummerGuard and WinterGuard Lawn Food

ScottsTurf Builder 15,000 sq. ft. Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Fertilizer (2-Pack)