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Customer Reviews for Scotts Natural 29.5lb, 4M. Natural Lawn Food

Internet #202052153

Model #46304A

Store SKU #907480

  • OMRI Listed
  • Lawn is safe to walk on immediately after application
  • Formulated for use on all grass types

Customer Reviews

  • 3.7
    out of 47 reviews
  • 77% recommend this product
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Not safe for pets
My dog won't stop eating the granules. Would not recommend this product. Wish I could give it zero stars
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Response from Customer CareApr 11, 2024
We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
    Concerned for pets
    Like others who have reviewed this product, we, too, have a dog that will not stop eating the granules. A neighbor's cat was also out feasting on the product. We will be switching to another product, likely liquid, that is safe for the pets but does not provide them with snacks. This risk should be made clear to pet owners who purchase this product. When I saw it was pet-safe, I did not expect the pets to utilize it as a food source! Is there some way to make this product less appealing to them? Seeing as how your product information states this product is not for consumption, it should be made less palatable. This product appears similar to blood meal, which would explain the pets' tendency to want to eat it.
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    Response from Customer CareApr 3, 2024
    We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714.
      So far so good! Had good results wit this product I would recommend it for someone trying to keep there lawn organic.
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        Great option for Pet Owners!
        We used this on our lawn in early fall. The grass looks amazing even though Winter is coming soon. We have a dog and it was totally safe with no issues for him! LOVE IT!
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        Dog got diarrhea
        I put this on my lawn three days ago. It rained really hard all day and I thought it had sucked in. There were a few areas where I spilled a little and my dog would not quit eating it. She was up all night with diarrhea. I do not recommend this product for dogs
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        Response from Consumer ServicesJun 6, 2022
        We're sorry to hear this happened. This product is formulated with all natural ingredients. However, it should not be consumed by people or pets. Reach out ton us at 888-270-3714 for further assistance.
          Beware if you have dogs!
          I put this in my backyard because I have dogs. Unfortunately they have decided that it’s good enough to eat. Their poop is runny and smells vile. I have generously watered it but the granules will not dissolve. I haven’t seen any difference in my yard’s appearance.
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          Response from Consumer ServicesJun 27, 2022
          We're sorry to hear about your experience with Scotts Natural Lawn Food. 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
            Better for lungs without chemical order
            No chemical order was great for me but our small dog kept eating it out of the grass that was his outdoor area. The next day and night he had uncontrolled stools inside and out so I spent the night taking him out. We watered the product in yet the afternoon applied but not fast enough. My spouse says never again.
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            Response from Consumer ServiceAug 31, 2021
            We are sorry to hear about your experience with Scotts Natural Lawn Food. 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 888-270-3714, and reference this product review for assistance in remedying your situation.
              Very happy with it!
              I was initially skeptical (and hopeful). It’s exceeded my expectations and now it’s my go-to fertilizer. I really wanted something more environmentally friendly and safe for our dog.
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              Not recommended for immediate use after spraying
              My dogs love munching on the fertilizer if I let them out to play after I sprayed it on the lawn (water thoroughly), but they don't seem interested in it if I leave it as it is for 24 hours.
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              Response from Consumer ServicesAug 4, 2021
              We appreciate your feedback. Reach out to us here if we can assist in any way: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
                Works Great
                Aerated lawn,then applied this fertilizer. Saw results within a few days
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                Works really well
                I have applied this twice to my lawn, and the grass is much thicker and greener this year. I have a commercial service that also does multiple treatments during the year, but this fertilizer was the first to make a major and obvious difference.
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                Just What I Was Looking For!
                I have been using another Natural Lawn Food for many years and the price and shipping had gotten out of hand. Tried Scotts Natural Lawn Food and found it easier to apply and the grass is already much greener after just one week! The price is right also. Glad I found this product.
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                Definitely Puppy Friendly, Might Have to Switch...
                I bought a big bag of this a few days ago because we recently rescued 2 puppies (roughly 12 weeks old) and I wanted something that would be safe for them since they have to go out frequently. I haven't noticed any "weird smell" like some other folks complain about, but I may have to switch away from this product because my puppies are now trying to eat it. I have to carry them past my lawn because they're too preoccupied trying to get to the fertilizer to actually use the bathroom out there. Maybe I'll try it again when they're fully-grown, but I can't say I'd recommend this product if you have puppies...
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                Response from Consumer ServicesNov 24, 2020
                We are sorry that your puppies have been attracted to the Scotts Natural Lawn Food. This product contains natural nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium which is derived from one or all of the following; bone meal, blood meal, or meat meal; which can be attractive to various animals including dogs and cats. 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 https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
                  Not happy
                  I used this yesterday and 2 hrs after applying my dog's start eating it. Been up all night with sick dogs. I dont know what's in this but pet owners beware.
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                    Dogs won't go on lawn
                    I applied this product a few days ago. On the first day I didnt let my dogs play out there, just to be safe. It didn't matter though because once they went out they refused to go on it anyway! They seemed curious about the smell, but I couldn't even push them onto the grass and had to take them to the front where it hadn't been applied yet. It rained the first two nights and they finally went out into the yard for the first time. Then last night one of my dogs was sick all night with vomiting and diarrhea. I don't even know if this product works yet, but I know I'm not using it again.
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                      Dog Snacks
                      I just bought this yesterday and cannot judge on performance, but I am concerned that my dogs and some neighborhood dogs are finding it way too interesting. One of my dogs won't stop licking the ground and eating the dirt. I hope the ingredients are safe for ingestion. :(
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                      This product made my dog eat the lawn
                      Purchased and applied as directed. Had a strong smell to it almost like something that was dead and rotten. Never had a problem with my dog using yard for he bathroom. After applying Scotts Natural Lawn Food, she no longer wants to do her business there, but wants to eat the grass. Just returned from vet had her checked, he told me not to use anything that would make my dog a grazer. This stuff mite work, but I would rather buy dog food, more healthy for my little girl.
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                      Response from Consumer Services.Mar 29, 2016
                      I am sorry for the problems you have experienced since using Scotts Natural Lawn Food, Mr. Wychman. There is nothing in the product that should attract animals. I appreciate your feedback, and will forward your concerns along to our Research department for their investigation. 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
                        My choice for a safe , healthy lawn.
                        [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I'm glad to see that Scotts offers a natural alternative to chemical gardening. The product worked well and I can feel good about applying this product to my lawn.
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                          • Recommended
                          All natural feeding
                          [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy to use granules with a high (for Organic) nitrogen content. Labeled for lawns but it is a great all purpose food for all types of plants.
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                            • Recommended
                            Natural product is great
                            We stopped chemical lawn service...6 people have suddenly come down with autoimmune diseases in a small block. Started the natural and our lawn looks absolutely great. Thank you
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                              • Recommended
                              Scotts Organic Lawn Food.
                              This is the Best Organic Lawn Food on the Market. We have used this Product since its introduction. You must give it several Applications and time to have the Lawn adjust to the Product. Stop using all the toxic Chemicals out there.
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                                Spreader Setting Inaccurrate
                                This might be a good fertilizer if I could get it put down at the right rate. The spreader setting of 10.5 for Scotts Turf Builder Classic Drop Spreader does not put it down at the correct rate. Way too little comes out at this setting.
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                                Response from Consumer ServicesJul 22, 2015
                                We apologize that you did not get the proper coverage from your bag of Scotts Natural Lawn Food. The spreader setting that you used was correct. There are a few things that can affect the flow rate from the spreader, including calibration. 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
                                  Dogs too attracted to it.
                                  [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I applied as directed, let my dogs out and they immediately sniffed the entire yard and stated eating the granules. Now every time I let the dogs out I must monitor them. Is there any danger to them if they eat the lawn food? I am not sure I would ever use this again as my dogs health is the reason I bought it in the first place and now they may be in danger from eating it.
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                                    Great for a pet yard
                                    I have two dogs that live with us and 4 grand dogs that are frequent visitors. The back yard is large enough to accommodate all of them at one time, however without frequent feeding with Scotts Natural Lawn Food there would be no lawn for them to play on. I have used this product for several years and my back lawn is as healthy as the front that has no traffic from pets.
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                                      • Recommended
                                      Grass looks terrific.
                                      Grass needed some good coloring from a long hot summer.
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                                        • Recommended
                                        St Augustine Grass
                                        I would like to see a lawn food that is higher in the last two numbers to help feed my St Augustine grass. First number makes it green Second number make it send up grass blades Third number send out runners and roots I need my grass to run to keep coverage thick
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                                          • Recommended
                                          Great organic alternative
                                          I'm glad to see Scott's offer a great organic alternate to their other fertilizers. The Natural Lawn Food works very well and have used it twice this Spring/Summer. My lawn is green and fairly healthy in spite of the heat. I hope Scott's keeps moving in this direction.
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                                            • Recommended
                                            this is the best lawn food ever
                                            I was having a problem with the brown color of my lawn. I tried a lot of different fertilizers to no avail.Then I started to use Scotts Natural Lawn Food. In a month my lawn started to green up again. My neighbors started to ask how i did it. A few of them now use this great product. Thanks scotts.
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                                              • Recommended
                                              This product is great value
                                              Been using this product since 2012;this product works well, to activate product faster I recommend watering daily. But it's also good to use as a natural pest control. So try it.... And you tell me Only downfall is that Scotts don't have a huge variety of natural products and doesn't say on the label what pests it controls.
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