Scotts STEP 2 Weed Control Plus Lawn Food2 (2024)

FAQs

When should Scotts Step 2 be applied? ›

Apply Scotts Step® 2 Weed Control in late spring, anytime between April and June, but be sure to wait 4-6 weeks after applying Step® 1. It kills many broadleaf weeds like dandelions while feeding and nourishing the lawn. Step® 2 builds thick, green turf from the roots up.

Apply in early spring, anytime between February and April when temperatures are still cool (under 80F). Step® 1 prevents crabgrass before it can germinate. It also feeds to green up a winter-weary lawn, too.

To prevent product run-off, do not over water the treated area to the point of runoff or apply when raining or when rain is expected that day. Watering or Rain: do not water your lawn for 24 hours after application or apply if rain is expected within the next 24 hours.

Ideally, you should apply a fertilizer treatment to a dry lawn when there is no rain forecasted for the next couple of days. Fertilizing a wet lawn or applying a treatment before rain can lead to: Uneven distribution: Fertilizer applied to a wet lawn may clump together and not spread evenly.

When it comes to watering the lawn after a lawn care application, a good rule of thumb is to wait at least 24 hours after an application before watering but be sure the lawn receives a good watering within the first 10-14 days of the application being applied.

We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed and appreciate your feedback. Product must stick to weed leaves to be effective. Product should be left undisturbed and not watered for 24 hours after application.

So again, make sure you water it first, have the product stick to the leaf, turn the irrigation off so it doesn't get washed off for 24 hours, and try to not mow for about 2 days before and 2 days after applying the product.

You'll definitely want to check the weather before you plan to apply fertilizer—if rain or a heavy snowfall is in the forecast, you'll want to wait for another day. A light rain or snow after you apply the fertilizer won't hurt, but a downpour the next day could wash the fertilizer away.

Do not apply more than twice per year. A minimum of 30 days between applications is required. Apply only to grass. Do not allow granules or dust to drift onto flowers, shrubs, fruit or vegetable plants.

Answer: You must wait at least 30 days to seed after applying weed controls. Seeding too soon after applying weed control can prevent your new seedlings from germinating.

What happens if you don't water after fertilizing? ›

Why Water After Fertilizing? Watering after fertilizing washes the fertilizer off of the grass blades and into the soil, where it can get to work nourishing your lawn. It's also important because if fertilizer sits too long without being watered in, it can burn the grass.

Step 2^® – Weed Control Plus Lawn Food:

It kills many broadleaf weeds like dandelions, while feeding and nourishing the lawn. Step^® 2 builds thick, green turf from the roots up. Apply Step^® 2 near Memorial Day. Apply on a calm day, on a damp lawn, and when rain is not expected for at least 24 hours.

Oftentimes, you'll start to see weeds die within 5 to 7 days after an application. Around this time you'll begin to see the weeds turning yellow and starting to wilt. However, it's important to remember that not all weeds in your lawn are the same (and some are tougher to control than others).

It's generally recommended to wait about 24-72 hours after a fertilizer application before letting your kids go back onto the grass and to also ensure your lawn is watered well before the kids go back to playing in the grass.

Most Scotts® fertilizers can be applied to either a wet or dry lawn. If you're applying a weed-and-feed product like Scotts® Turf Builder® Weed & Feed, though, you may need to apply to wet grass to help the particles adhere to the weeds for best results.

For many fertilizers, lightly watering your lawn after application helps the nutrients penetrate the soil and reach the root zone.

Along with planting grass, there are additional tasks that can be completed to protect and help the grass grow well. Many think that putting topsoil over the seeds would protect it, but in fact, that will actually suffocate the seedlings rather than doing any good.

Ideally, you should fertilize your lawn with the right Scotts® Turf Builder® lawn food for your grass type 4 times a year: in early spring, late spring, summer, and fall. Feedings should be spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart. To save you time, you can choose products that conquer all of your lawn issues in one fell swoop.