Questions and Answers for Scotts Turf Builder 5M 15.97 lb. Fertilizer with Plus 2 Weed Control

A:  To determine the exact number of bags that will be needed to cover your lawn we recommend that you measure the square footage. Square footage is determined by multiplying the length times the width of the area.

A:  Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Food is easy to use and kid & pet friendly when used as directed. The lawn is safe to re-enter immediately after Lawn Food is applied. For faster results, lightly water your lawn after you apply it. This is per their website. I personally try to keep my dog Cheerio away from my lawn after granular fertilizer applications until I've watered it which washes the dust off grass and weeds and gets it more into the ground. Cheerio is a British Yellow Lab who has allergies so believe me, we're very cautious and concerned about his well-being. I fertilize my yard with Scotts products about 4 times during the summer and we've never had a problem with Cheerio getting sick. Good luck my friend.

A:  When used according to directions, pets and children should be safe. We recommend waiting 24 hours after use, watering the area, and allowing it to dry before re-entering. However, every pet and person is different. If you are aware of a special health concern or sensitivity, it is best to consult with a doctor or a veterinarian before use.

A:  Clover is a perennial which grows best in wet areas. Clover also performs well in nitrogen–depleted soil. Consider applying a fertilizer application with "Weed & Feed" in it to help keep it from coming back. Any Scotts products that include "Weed & Feed" in the name is a good start. Spot treatment is another option. You can use chemical sprays (such as Ortho Weed-B-Gone Max) that apply directly on the clover which is what I've done between applying my monthly granular fertilizer. Just be careful with the spray stuff. Don't over do it or you may harm your lawn. After spraying, it can take up to a week before you see the clover wilt and turn brown. Good Luck.

A:  Scotts Turf Builder with Plus 2 Weed control will kill white clover.

A:  Billy, the Turf Builder Plus 2 was renamed Turf Builder Weed & Feed this year. The two products are not identical, but they are very similar. Both use the same active ingredients to kill weeds. Both are a high-quality, slow-release lawn food. The new product, Weed & Feed, has slightly less potassium and slightly more of the weed control than last year's product. You should get the same great results this year as you have in the past.

A:  You must wait until at least the 4th mowing of any newly germinated grass before using this product. After using this product you must wait at least 4 weeks before applying grass seed to the treated area.

A:  You can use this on existing lawns only. The fertilizer Is to strong for new grass. Wait at least 1 month before over seeding.

A:  Hello dee, The 2,4-D based herbicide in Scott's Turfbuilder Plus2 is safe when applied according to directions. Apply no more than 2 applications of this herbicide per year. Apply to wet grass when no rain is expected for 48 hours. Travis

A:  Yes, Dee, as long as you have a capped well. Neither the slow-release fertilizer nor the weed control leach through the soil to the groundwater. We do recommend you keep this product at least 25 feet from any open body of water, including antique, open-style wells.

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A:  The Snap equivalent to this product will be Snap Pac Weed & Feed. Make sure to check the label to ensure that this is the correct weed and feed for your particular lawn type.

A:  For best results wait 24 hours after the application and water it in. Once the area has been watered in and allowed to completely dry you may mow.

A:  Hello Steve, I consulted one of our Garden Experts, GreenGiant, and he says to wait 48-hour, water Turf Builder into the lawn, and then you can cut.