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Scotts
Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food
$41.49
Scotts
Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food
$41.49
Don't let crabgrass ruin your spring. Stop it in its tracks! We formulated this dual-action weed preventer plus lawn food to prevent pesky listed lawn weeds all season long while delivering nutrients for a fast spring green-up.
Key Features
STOP CRABGRASS ALL SEASON LONG: Stop listed lawn weeds like crabgrass, foxtail, chickweed, and oxalis before they even have a chance to invade your favorite green space this spring
FEEDS FOR A FAST SPRING GREEN-UP: Jump start your yard after a long winter by feeding in early spring with essential nutrients that build strong, deep roots for thick, healthy grass
EASY TO APPLY: Apply in early spring before your 3rd or 4th mowing or temps regularly hit the 80s; rain, snow or freezing weather won't affect product performance after application
About This Product
Ready to get your weekend back and enjoy a better lawn? We believe a great yard shouldn't require great effort. With Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food, you can stop crabgrass before it even starts. This simple, dual-action formula prevents crabgrass and other listed lawn weeds all season long while giving your turf a vibrant green-up after a long winter. It feeds your grass to build strong, deep roots, setting you up for a thick, healthy lawn that's ready for barefoot weather and backyard barbecues. Just apply this spring lawn fertilizer with pre-emergent weed control in early spring using your Scotts spreader. For best results, apply before your 3rd or 4th mowing in early spring and before temperatures regularly hit the 80s. It's the perfect way to kick off the outdoor season and unlock the joy of your green space.
Product Information
Fertilizer Analysis: 30-0-4
Active Ingredient: Pendimethalin
Coverage: 5,000 sq. ft.
Sku: 32367F
This is not the product label. Always read and follow the product label before use.
Safety data sheet can be found at: https://www.scottsmsds.com
Where & When To Use
Where to Use: Safe for use on all lawns except dichondra and bentgrass. Apply to your established lawn in early spring to prevent crabgrass and feed your grass.
Where Not to Use: Do not apply to dichondra or bentgrass lawns. Do not use on newly seeded or sodded areas until after the 4th mowing.
When to Use: Apply in early spring when your lawn is dry, before your 3rd or 4th mowing, and before air temperatures regularly reach the 80s.
How Often to Use: Apply up to twice a year. If you're targeting prostrate spurge, a repeat treatment is recommended after 6 to 8 weeks.
How To Use
1. Prep: Make sure the lawn is dry before application.
2. Fill Your Spreader: Fill your Scotts spreader and adjust to the correct spreader setting.
3. Apply: For an even application, walk at a steady pace and slightly overlap each pass.
4. Clean Up: Remember to sweep any stray product off your driveway or sidewalk and back onto the lawn.
Spreader Settings
Scotts Broadcast/Rotary Spreaders: 3
Scotts Drop Spreaders: 6
Watering Tips
For best results, 1/4 to 1/2 inch of water from rainfall or watering immediately after application (or within 2-3 days of application) helps activate the weed preventer and start the feeding process.
Product Tips
Spreader Tips: If using a drop spreader, align the hopper arrow with your previous wheel track. For a broadcast spreader, line up each pass about 5 feet from your previous wheel track.
Product Performance: Rain, snow, or freezing weather will not affect the performance of this product.
Crabgrass Control: This product controls crabgrass in it's early stages of growth. It does not control mature crabgrass and other existing weeds.
4 Month Prevention: Do not rake or aerify your lawn for 4 months after application to avoid disturbing the layer of soil where the product was applied.
Seeding: Do not seed or sod for 4 months following application. The product sets up a barrier in the soil that will also prevent grass seed from sprouting or sod from growing roots.
Product Safety
KIDS & PETS: Keep people and pets off the lawn during application; they can safely reenter the treated area once the dust has settled after application
GEAR UP: Wear closed-toe shoes, a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and gardening gloves when applying
WASH UP: Avoid contact with your skin, eyes, or clothing, and be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after using
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Frequently Asked Questions
If I have Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food leftover, how do I store it?
Just fold the top of the bag down securely and store it in a clean, dry place like your garage or shed out of reach of kids and pets until you're ready to use it again.
Will Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food kill weeds already growing in my lawn?
Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food is a pre-emergent weed killer, meaning it stops listed weeds like crabgrass before they sprout. It won't kill actively growing crabgrass or other existing weeds growing in your lawn.
Does Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food stain?
It can. The weed-preventing active ingredient, Pendimethalin, in Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food can stain concrete, stone, metal surfaces, and clothing. If it gets on your driveway or patio, just sweep it back onto the lawn. If it gets on your clothes or shoes, brush it off to prevent tracking it into the house.
Can I use Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food on my lawn if I just planted new grass seed?
No, you need to wait. Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food prevents seeds from sprouting, which includes your new grass seed. Wait to use this until your new grass is well-established, after the 4th mowing before applying. If you want to use a product that will prevent crabgrass and other listed lawn from sprouting and is also formulated for use with newly planted grass seed, use Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action Built for Seeding.
When is the best time to apply a crabgrass preventer to my lawn?
For best results, apply a crabgrass preventer, like Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food, in early spring before crabgrass sprouts. A good rule of thumb is to apply before soil temperatures reach 55°F and daily air temperatures regularly reach the 80s.
Do I need to water in Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food after application?
If rain is not in the forecast, we recommend giving your lawn a light watering (1/4 to 1/2 inch of water is all you need) within 2-3 days of applying. This helps wash the particles off the grass blades and down into the soil where they can get to work preventing weeds.
What lawn weeds does Scotts Turf Builder Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food prevent?
Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food prevents Barnyard grass, Large Crabgrass, Smooth Crabgrass, Fall panicum, Foxtail, Poa annua, Chickweed, Oxalis (yellow woodsorrel), and Prostrate spurge. For control of spurge a repeat treatment is recommended after 6-8 weeks.