Vitax 5FW500 Green Up Lawn Care Feed & Weed Concentrate 500ML

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After this comprehensive review of the most popular weed and feed fertilizers in the market, let’s take a look at common lawn problems, the different types of fertilizers, and the best times to fertilize your lawn and apply weed and feed products. Common Lawn Problems This is a traditional treatment for mossy lawns and was one of the best products in this trial. The quality and colour of the grass was improved after the first application, and after a couple of treatments the moss was fully under control and significantly reduced across the lawn. This last point is referred to by Miracle-Gro as their ‘WaterSmart’ formula – it encourages the absorption of water and nutrients into the grass which can help protect it from drought and general stresses resulting from poor conditions. It doesn’t contain anything specific to combat weeds, so if killing weeds alongside refreshing the lawn is a priority, this may not be the best lawn feed for that purpose. However, healthier lawns in general do stay more resistant to both weeds and moss. The second type of weed is crabgrass which is very common and harder to get rid of. Weed and feed brands such as BioAdvanced and GreenView do a good job of eliminating this stubborn weed. Usually, they add a second phase that targets narrow leaf weeds. You might need to use more than one application to fully remove crabgrass and other narrow-leaf weeds from your lawn.

Will encourage germination in sparse patches on lawn, likely to completely fill in after a couple of time reseeding.

If you already own a fertiliser spreader, applying granular fertiliser to the lawn will be simple. Otherwise, liquid fertiliser may be an easier option – it can be applied with a watering can or garden sprayer . The final phase of the weed and feed process is the feeding part. While the product is killing the weed, your grass also gets valuable nutrients and plant food supplements that give the lawn a lush green look. Most products are high in nitrogen and low in potassium with zero content of phosphorus. That’s the right nutrient formula that your grass needs. However since some products have a higher concentration of nitrogen than others, you need to read the instructions carefully to apply the fertilizer in the right dosage. How do I apply Weed and Feed? Granular weed and feed are more preferable for pre-emergent weed and feed, and when you need a consistent supply of nutrients in smaller quantities.

February is pretty quiet but March would be my first cut and scarify session. Don’t be scared of scarifying. If you have a super cool scarifier/aerator like the one linked in the guide here again for convenience, it’s no more effort than mowing the lawn… April/May As lawn feeds go, this product is especially fast-acting. Results are often visible even sooner than the ‘5 days’ quoted by Miracle-Gro. That said, there are cases where this product hasn’t worked for everyone. Whether that’s due to grass type or weather conditions, results can vary lawn to lawn. Revive Ready-to-Spray Soil Builder is the perfect hose-end s When it comes to fertilizing your lawn, timing is of the essence. While some weed and feeds are limited to the early spring in warm climates and late spring in cold ones, other products can be applied all season without time limitations. In general, you should wait for the air temperature to go above 55 degrees Fahrenheit before you apply the fertilizer. Of course, all lawns are different, and you should pay attention to the weather conditions and environment of your lawn and tailor your programme to suit those.Some of the best lawn feeds are those which are designed with slow-release formulas, working in different phases to continue improving the health of the lawn for weeks after application. The Scotts Lawn Builder Lawn Food starts to revitalise the lawn in around seven days, then continues slowly releasing nutrients for eight weeks. Scotts Liquid Turf Builder with Plus 2 Weed Control Fertilizer is the safest, most effective way to fertilize and take out any weeds from your lawn in one easy step. Simply attach the hose and spray. Whether hoping to fix a sparse lawn or trying to revitalise dead grass, when lawns are in desperate need of attention, reliable and fast-acting products can make all the difference. Miracle-Gro is a well-renowned company for a reason, and their Water Soluble Lawn Food is easy to apply with a sprayer or watering can, often creating visibly greener lawns in just three days.