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Natural Lawn Food
Our natural lawn food builds a thick, green lawn naturally, with visible greening in 1 to 3 weeks. Made with high-quality natural ingredients like hydrolyzed feather meal and bone meal, this OMRI-Listed fertilizer has no unpleasant odor and is safe to walk on immediately after application—no planning ahead required. Keep your lawn thick, green, and family-ready all year.
Key Features
- GREEN YOUR LAWN NATURALLY: Formulated with natural ingredients like hydrolyzed feather meal and bone meal that work with your soil to build a thick, vibrant green lawn your whole family can enjoy
- SAFE FOR KIDS AND PETS: There's no waiting period; this natural lawn fertilizer is safe for kids and pets to walk on immediately after application, so playtime can start right away
- OMRI-LISTED FOR ORGANIC USE: This natural lawn food is OMRI-Listed for organic use and won't leave your yard with an unpleasant odor after use
- NO PLANNING REQUIRED: Apply this lawn food anytime without planning ahead—any season, on any grass type, before or after seeding
About This Product
Build a vibrant, green lawn the organic way with Scotts Natural Lawn Food. Made with high-quality natural ingredients like hydrolyzed feather meal, bone meal, and blood meal, this OMRI-Listed lawn fertilizer feeds your soil to grow a thick, green lawn without any unpleasant odor. There's no planning required—apply it any time of year, on any grass type, before or after seeding. Plus it's safe to use around kids and pets, and no there's waiting either; it's safe to walk on the lawn immediately after application. A healthy lawn does more than look good: it helps clean the air, produces oxygen, and reduces runoff and soil erosion, so feeding it naturally is good for your yard and the environment. For the best results, feed your lawn 4 times a year, spacing applications 6 to 8 weeks apart.
Product Information
Fertilizer Analysis: 11-2-2 NPK
Other Nutrients: This natural lawn food also contains sulfur and calcium to support overall soil and lawn health
Feeding Duration: Each application feeds for 6 to 8 weeks
Type of Fertilizer: OMRI-Listed organic, slow-release lawn fertilizer
Coverage: 4,000 sq. ft.
Product Size: 29.1 lb.
SKU #: 47503
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Safety data sheet can be found at: https://www.scottsmsds.com
Where & When To Use
Where to Use: Apply on any grass type, in any region
When to Use: Apply any time of year as long as your grass is actively growing, no planning ahead required. It can also be used before or after seeding or sodding.
How Often to Use: Feed your lawn 4 times a year to make sure your lawn is receiving adequate nutrients, allowing 6 to 8 weeks between applications.
How To Use
- Prep: If the grass is tall enough to touch the bottom of your spreader, mow before applying.
- Fill Spreader: after mowing, fill your Scotts spreader with Natural Lawn Food
- Set: Turn the dial on your spreader to the correct spreader setting listed on the bag.
- Apply: Start by applying header strips around the edge of your lawn. Then apply the product in the longest direction.
- Clean Up: Sweep any product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or street back onto your lawn.
Spreader Settings
Scotts Broadcast/Rotary Spreaders: 7 1/2
Scotts Drop Spreader: 10 1/2
Product Pips
- Use When Seeding: If you've just seeded or sodded your lawn, you can apply this natural lawn food right away to help power new growth.
- Be Patient: Grass will become greener within 1 to 3 weeks of application under normal weather conditions.
Product Safety
- Kid & Pet Safe: This product is safe to use around kids and pets, and the lawn can be walked on immediately after application.
- Keep Our Watershed Clean: Sweep any product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or street back onto your lawn to help keep local waterways clean, and skip application if heavy rain is in the forecast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scotts Natural Lawn Food safe for my children and pets to play on after application?
Yes. One of the greatest benefits of our natural formulation is lawn care safety. Because we prioritize child-friendly ingredients, lawns fed with this product are family-friendly, and there is no waiting period; it's a safe outdoor space for children and pets to play on immediately after application.
How does the natural lawn food product support sustainable lawn care?
By feeding your lawn with natural ingredients like hydrolyzed feather meal and bone meal, this lawn fertilizer formula enhances nutrient efficiency and optimizes soil health. This nutrient efficiency helps build a strong, deep root system that naturally reduces runoff, helping to keep our local water resources clean.
What ingredients are in Scotts Natural Lawn Food?
We believe in ingredient transparency and the highest standards of quality assurance. Scotts Natural Lawn Food is derived from high-quality, natural sources, including hydrolyzed feather meal, meat meal, bone meal, blood meal, and sulfate of potash. There are no synthetic chemicals or unpleasant odors.
When and how often should I apply Scotts Natural Lawn Food?
You can apply Scotts Natural Lawn Food anytime during any season when your turf is actively growing. For the best results, we recommend feeding your lawn 4 times a year, with 6 to 8 weeks between applications. This consistent feeding schedule ensures your lawn receives a steady supply of natural nutrients to stay thick and green.
Does Scotts Natural Lawn Food have a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Like all Scotts products, it's backed by the Scotts No-Quibble Guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason, send us your proof of purchase and we'll issue a refund.
How is Scotts Natural Lawn Food good for the environment?
A healthy, well-fed lawn helps clean the air, produces oxygen, and reduces runoff and soil erosion. This natural lawn food formula also supports nutrient efficiency in the soil, helping keep nutrients where they belong instead of running off into local waterways.
Are there different application rules for Florida lawns?
Yes. In Florida, apply Scotts Natural Lawn Food up to 4 times annually on most grasses, with a few exceptions:
- On centipedegrass, don't exceed 2 feedings in northern Florida or 3 in central and southern Florida.
- On bahiagrass and zoysiagrass, do not apply more than 3 feedings in northern Florida.
Can I use Scotts Natural Lawn Food on a newly seeded or sodded lawn?
Yes. You can apply Scotts Natural Lawn Food right after seeding or sodding to help power new growth.
Does Scotts Natural Lawn Food smell unpleasant?
No. One of the perks of this natural lawn food formula is that it doesn't have the unpleasant odor you might expect from an organic lawn fertilizer.
What's the difference between Scotts Natural Lawn Food and a synthetic lawn fertilizer?
Scotts Natural Lawn Food is OMRI-Listed and made from natural ingredients like hydrolyzed feather meal, bone meal, and blood meal instead of synthetic salts, so you get a thick, green lawn while feeding your soil naturally.
