Turf Builder 40.5 lb. 15,000 sq. ft. Crabgrass Preventer Lawn Fertilizer
- Protects against new crabgrass all season
- Feeds to encourage fast lawn green-up in the spring
- Covers up to 15,000 sq. ft.
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Get your lawn off to a great start with an early spring feeding! Use Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food to keep your lawn protected from crabgrass all season long. Apply it early in the spring to stop crabgrass and other grassy and broadleaf weeds, like Chickweed and Poa annua. Protects your lawn all season long. In addition, the lawn food feeds your lawn for a fast green-up after winter.
- Stops crabgrass before it invades and protects your lawn all season
- Feeds for a fast green-up after winter
- Rain, snow or freezing conditions after application won't affect product performance
- For best results, lawn should receive 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water from rainfall or watering within 2-3 days after application
- Not for use on dichondra or bentgrass lawns
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Product Overview
- Protects against new crabgrass all season
- Feeds to encourage fast lawn green-up in the spring
- Covers up to 15,000 sq. ft.
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| Brand | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts |
| Name | Turf Builder 28 lb. 12,000 sq. ft. Summer Lawn Fertilizer | Turf Builder 50.2 lb. 10,000 sq. ft. Triple Action Lawn Fertilizer | 5,000 sq. ft. Northern Lawn Fertilizer Program for Bermuda, Bluegrass, Rye, and Tall Fescue (4-bag) | Turf Builder 40.5 lb. 15,000 sq. ft. Crabgrass Preventer Lawn Fertilizer |
| Price | $5998 | $6298 | $9299 | |
| Ratings | (125) | (2643) | (369) | (1908) |
| Season Use | Summer | Fall,Spring | All-Season | Fall,Spring |
| Features | No Additional Features | Kills Chickweed,Kills Clovers,Kills Common Weeds,Kills Crab Grass,Kills Dandelion,Kills Dollarweed | Kills Chickweed,Kills Clovers,Kills Common Weeds,Kills Dandelion,Kills Dollarweed,Kills Insect & Grubs | Kills Crab Grass |
| Compatible Grass Type | All Purpose | Bluegrass,Fescue,Tall Fescue | Bermuda,Bluegrass,Rye,Tall Fescue | Bermuda,Bluegrass,Centipede,Fescue,Rye,St. Augustine (Floratam),Tall Fescue,Zoysia |
| Delivery Method | Granular | Granular | Granular | Granular |
| Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 12000 | 10000 | 5000 | 15000 |
| N-P-K Ratio | 34-0-0 | 16-0-1 | .32-0-.10 | 30-0-4 |
| Emergent Type | Post-Emergent | Pre and Post Emergent | Pre and Post Emergent | Pre-Emergent |
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| Brand | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts | Scotts |
| Name | Turf Builder 28 lb. 12,000 sq. ft. Summer Lawn Fertilizer | Turf Builder 50.2 lb. 10,000 sq. ft. Triple Action Lawn Fertilizer | 5,000 sq. ft. Northern Lawn Fertilizer Program for Bermuda, Bluegrass, Rye, and Tall Fescue (4-bag) | Turf Builder 40.5 lb. 15,000 sq. ft. Crabgrass Preventer Lawn Fertilizer |
| Price | $5998 | $6298 | $9299 | |
| Ratings | (125) | (2643) | (369) | (1908) |
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Specifications
Dimensions
Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
15000
Package Size (lb.)
40.05 lb
Product Depth (in.)
4.5
Product Height (in.)
24
Product Width (in.)
16 in
Details
Active Ingredients
NPK
Application Method
Spreader
Application Type
Granular
Area of Use
Lawn
Bag Weight (lb.)
40.05
Compatible Grass Type
Bermuda,Bluegrass,Centipede,Fescue,Rye,St. Augustine (Floratam),Tall Fescue,Zoysia
Concentrated or Ready to Use
Ready to use
Contact or systemic
Contact and Systemic
Coverage Area (sq. ft.)
15000
Delivery Method
Granular
Dry Fertilizer Type
Dry Lawn Fertilizer
Emergent Type
Pre-Emergent
Equivalent ready to use amount
40.05
Extended Control
Non-Extended Control
Features
Kills Crab Grass
Fertilizer Formula
Non-Organic
Form
Granular
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor
Longevity (weeks)
6
N-P-K Ratio
30-0-4
Organic
Non-Organic
Organic
Synthetic
Pack Size
1
Primary Active Ingredient
Pendimethalin
Safe for Edibles
No
Season Use
Fall,Spring
Time release
Slow release
Weed Type
Crabgrass
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
Scotts No-Quibble Guarantee: If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Simply send us evidence of purchase and we will mail you a refund check promptly.
Questions & Answers
71Questions68Answers
How many times during the season.
Asked by DJ February 22, 20199
AnswersUp to two, spring is for crab grass and late summer for fall weeds like chickweed
I have crab grass and dandelions. Should I purchase both the halts crabgrass and the weed and fee...
Asked by Jimmy April 1, 20198
AnswersThe turf builder with the Haltz Crabgrass preventer is just that for crabgrass. I could be wrong but I don't believe it will work on the weeds. You do need to get the crabgrass preventer done before it gets warm because if the crabgrass starts growing, you will be wasting your time and money. Then when the weeds and dandelions start up, you can then put on the weed and feed. The weed and feed needs to stick to the weeds in order to work. The crabgrass goes right into the soil and kills the crabgrass before it has a chance to start. Hope that helps.
What product can I use to get rid of crabgrass in my lawn and when can I put in down?
Asked by Noel August 13, 20197
AnswersThank you for your interest in Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer. This product will prevent crabgrass but will not kill what is already on the lawn. And should be applied before temperatures are consistently in the 80's. We encourage you to contact us at 877-220-3089 if there is anything else that we can assist you with.
Is it pet safe?????
Asked by Jamie70 April 12, 20187
AnswersAfter it has been watered in it is pet-friendly, otherwise the pellets can get in their fur and paws.
This year it is cold and snowing into late March. The snow on my lawn will melt in some places an...
Asked by Dave March 20, 20187
AnswersWait until it all melts. Crabgrass will not germinate when the ground is still frozen
Can I apply the Crabgrass Halt in conjunction with an granule based insecticide? If not, How do I have to wait?
Asked by Nick April 6, 20196
AnswersWe are happy to assist you with your question regarding Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer. Please wait at least 1 week in between the use of this product and insecticide without fertilizer. Contact us if you have other concerns or inquiries. Our phone number is 877-220-3089
How many pounds need for a acreage
Asked by Cn1965 September 18, 20186
Answers3 of these bags per acre
Can I seed
Asked by Ron April 5, 20186
AnswersNo, this prevents the seed from germinating
Will this kill moss? I put my lawn info on Scott's website and it recommends using this on my law...
Asked by CluelessNJ April 6, 20176
AnswersNo
Will it kill clover as well?
Asked by Kathy September 12, 20176
AnswersNo
Customer Reviews
Overall Ratings
Poor quality product
August 24, 2020
Customer review from scotts.com 
I have used Scotts products for decades but in the past two years the crabgrass preventer has failed miserably. I have the worst crabgrass infestation in the neighborhood despite using the Turf Builder with Halts in the early spring. I planted the lawn by hand five years ago and it was beautiful for three years. Then I used the Turf Builder Triple Action with terrible results. Hundreds of crabgrass clumps emerged and I dug many up and used spray to kill many others. This year I used the Turf Builder with Halts and had the same lousy result. I believe that Scotts has changed the formula for the pre-emergent because I never had these problems in the past.
Response from Consumer Service August 25, 2020
We are sorry that the Scotts Turf Builder with Halts Crabgrass Preventer did not prevent crabgrass as expected. To get the best results from Turf Builder with Halts Crabgrass Preventer, it should be applied before weed seeds germinate. It will not kill existing weeds. Do not aerate or dethatch the lawn after using crabgrass preventers as this will break the product barrier in the soil, and the product will fail. 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 to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Scott's Turf Builder with Halts is the best early season fertilizer I've used.
May 30, 2020
Scott's Turf Builder with Halts is the best early season fertilizer I've used.
Normally like Scotts products but my last bag (4/20) had solid clumps in it that I couldn't break...
May 12, 2020
Normally like Scotts products but my last bag (4/20) had solid clumps in it that I couldn't break up. More than the picture shows. Probably wasted about 500 sq. feet worth. I don't mind the breakable clumps as long as there's not too many. I actually took a pic and sent it to Scotts, no response.
Response from ScottsCustomerCareAugust 6, 2020
We are sorry to hear of your experience with Scotts Turf Builder Crabgrass Preventer. It is possible that there were holes in the bag allowing water to get in. We do not recommend applying a fertilizer that will not break up. We do have a product guarantee that covers all of our products that we would be happy to extend to you. We would like to discuss this issue more with you so that we can extend to you this guarantee as well as to learn more about this issue. 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.
Turf builder with Halts
May 7, 2020
Customer review from scotts.com
Bought recently and applied May 7th. Not pleased with the large hard chunks in the bag. Had to break up and problems plugging the spreader. Photo shows condition after breaking up some chunks.
Response from Consumer Services June 17, 2020
We apologize for your frustration regarding Scotts Turf Builder With Halts Crabgrass Preventer. It is possible that there was a hole in the bag from shipping that would allow excess moisture to get inside the bag. We want you to be aware that we do back our product with a product guarantee. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to speak further about this. You can reach us at http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5
Weeds all over
April 22, 2020
Customer review from scotts.com
I laid down this product in early spring as well as Scotts WeedEx prevent with Halts in the fall. My yard has never looked this bad. I've been using Scotts products for over 15 years. The past couple of years have been disappointing. Neither of my next door neighbors have these types of weeds. You used to see a clear barrier between lawns, with mine being the best. Not anymore.
Response from Consumer Services May 12, 2020
We are sorry to hear of the difficulties you encountered with Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer. This is not what we expect from this product, and we would be interested in discussing this further so that we can learn more about this issue and extend our product guarantee. At your earliest convenience, please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link: http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5
Home Depot did a great job of delivering the product which I had ordered on line. I would have ra...
April 21, 2020
Home Depot did a great job of delivering the product which I had ordered on line. I would have rated everything a five star except I did encounter a small issue when I applied the fertilizer to my yard, there were clumps in the fertilizer which wouldn't flow through the broadcast spreader until I 'gloved up' and manually crushed the lumps (some of which were softball size). Not sure this has anything to do with Home Depot it may be more to do with how long the product was sitting around before sale. I would repurchase the same thing from Home Depot again and I appreciated the delivery service very much.
We had a freak snow storm two days after I applied the Scotts Turf Builder with Crabgrass Preventer to my yard. :)
My lawn was scraggly and weedy. I used this product and now my lawn is beautiful and green with ...
April 15, 2020
My lawn was scraggly and weedy. I used this product and now my lawn is beautiful and green with very few weeds left. The crabgrass is almost all gone, too! I love my yard again! I wish I had a BEFORE picture and you could see how thin the grass was and how much bermuda and crabgrass there was! It gets so hot here and it doesn't rain; so our grass gets beaten up! I hope this is the way it can look all summer!
Scott's products have always worked well for me. My grass is lush and thick and on par with any ...
April 15, 2020
Scott's products have always worked well for me. My grass is lush and thick and on par with any lawn in the neighborhood. Simple instructions to follow and is pretty much foolproof.
Great product, I have the best lawn on the cul-de-sac. I find using Turf builder is all I need 3 ...
March 31, 2020
Great product, I have the best lawn on the cul-de-sac. I find using Turf builder is all I need 3 times a year. This never burns my lawn. in the picture attached you can see the difference on my property line.
worth the $$$
March 27, 2020
Two years ago my lawn was nothing but dirt and crabgrass. After aerating, seeding and applying the winter guard product last fall, I applied this product a few weeks ago (I live in the Northeast) and I have the greenest lawn on the block. If you don’t follow the directions and apply improperly you are wasting your money.
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