Scotts weed and feed work by adding important nutrients that promotes the health of a lawn while killing weeds at the same time. So, how fast do Scotts weed and feed work?
Grass will appear greener and healthier 1 to 5 days after application of Scotts Weed and Feed formula, with full results in 30 days. On the other hand, weeds will begin to turn yellow and wilt within 7 days.
How fast does Scotts Weed and Feed Work?
After applying Scotts weed and feed, it will only take 1 to 5 days to see a positive change on your lawn. The grass will appear greener and healthier in a few days, with full results expected within 4 to 6 weeks.
On the weed control side, the weeds will wilt and die within 7 days of absorbing the herbicide. It takes 24 hours for Scotts Weed and Feed to be completely absorbed into the system of weeds.
Over time, the grass will grow greener and thicker as the weeds die completely. The grass will spread to cover the spaces that were previously occupied by weeds.
Before using this product on your lawn, read the manufacturer’s instructions. The package contains instructions on the safety precautions, ratio, and how to use them for better results.
For instance, you are not supposed to water or mow your lawn for several days after application.
Wait for at least 24 to 48 hours after application before resuming your routine watering. Watering too soon after application can wash it away and reduce the effectiveness of this product. Also check, when to apply Scotts Turf Builder.
How to Know that Scotts Weed and Feed is Working
If Scotts weed and feed is working, you will be able to notice observable changes within a few days of application as follows:
- Within the first 1 to 5 days, the grass will start to appear to grow thick and greener. Soon after application, the grass will start to exhibit improved performance.
- During the initial 7 days, the weeds will turn yellow and wilt as they die.
- 14 days after application, most weeds in your lawn will have turned brown and died. You can simply pull them out easily by hand.
- In 30 days, almost all the weeds will be dead. The grass will also have changed color to lush green than before.
What is the best time to apply Scotts Weed and Feed?
For best results, apply Scotts Weed and Feed as follows:
1. Apply when the lawn is established
The best time to apply Scotts weed and feed is one month after the lawn has been established. It will give the grass the nutrients they need to flourish while controlling weeds. Be sure not to apply this product on a seeded lawn, especially if it contain pre-emergent herbicides.
2. Plan to apply in late fall and early spring
Late fall and early spring is the best time to apply Scotts weed and feed. This product works best when applied on actively growing weeds and grass. You should also apply when the temperature range is between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit (15.5 and 32.2 degrees Celsius)
3. Apply when the weeds have started growing
The best time to apply Scotts weed and feed on your lawn is when the weeds have germinated. It will be able to kill them before they compete for nutrients, light, space, and other natural resources with your lawn grass. For best results, apply this product once or twice a year.
4. Wet your lawn before applying
The best time to apply Scotts weed and feed is when the grass is wet. Use a misting setting on your sprinkler to wet the grass prior to application. This product works best when applied on wet weeds and grass.
5. Mow your grass before applying
Mow your lawn to a medium height 2 to 3 days prior to application. It helps to ensure even distribution of Scotts weed and feed.
How often should I apply Weed and Feed?
Most weed and feed products are applied once or twice a year. In early spring, when the grass is growing actively and late fall. Early spring is the best time to apply weed and feed products containing pre-emergent herbicide when weeds have yet to germinate.
If the weeds have already appeared in your lawn, pre-emergent herbicides will not affect them. On the other hand, weed and feed products that contain post-emergent herbicides will work effectively on a lawn that contains established weeds.
It’s also a good idea to use weeds and feed on your lawn late in the fall to prepare for the long winter. It will give the grass energy to go through winter while killing the weeds to reduce competition for nutrients and other resources.
It is important to know that weed and feed products contain high nitrogen levels. Feeding your lawn with these products all through the seasons can have some drawbacks. When the grass gets excess nitrogen, it may experience the following downfalls:
- The grass will experience burnings on the tips while turning color from green to yellow.
- Lowers the ability of grass to withstand high or low temperatures.
- Increases grass vulnerability to diseases such as leaf spot.
- It also encourages the shallow development of roots that cannot absorb water and nutrients from deeper soil layers.
Excess nitrogen in the soil also creates an imbalance that causes the depletion of other important nutrients and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium. This makes other toxic elements, such as aluminum, proliferate and harm your plants.
When is it too late to apply Weed and Feed?
Applying weed and feed containing pre-emergent herbicide on a lawn with fully grown weeds will be too late. Pre-emergent herbicides work by preventing weeds from germinating. They are not effective on established weeds.
It’s too late to use weed and feed products in summer when temperatures are too high. These products work best in temperature ranges between 60 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Final Thoughts
When Scotts Turf Builder weed and feed product is applied correctly, it will deliver good results in killing the weeds and boosting your lawn’s performance. It requires proper application and time to do the job for you.