Hey Scotty, the Weeds Are Winning: How Do I Fight Them?
You don’t need to be a grass guru to keep lawn weeds under control. A little regular maintenance can help stop small weeds from turning into a much bigger job.
The key is simple:
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Treat weeds while they are young and actively growing.
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Feed and maintain your lawn so the grass grows thickly and leaves fewer gaps for weeds to establish.
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Always choose a weedkiller that is suitable for your lawn type.
Start by identifying the weed
Before reaching for a treatment, take a closer look at what is growing. Selective lawn weedkillers are designed to target broadleaf weeds without harming suitable lawn grasses when used as directed.
They will not control grassy weeds such as winter grass, summer grass or paspalum. These require a different approach, so correct identification matters.
Weed, feed and green in one go
For a simple hose-on option, use Scotts Lawn Builder Weed, Feed & Green Up Refillable Bottle. This 3-in-1 lawn treatment controls common broadleaf weeds while feeding, thickening and greening the lawn.
Its fast-absorbing nitrogen, potassium and iron provide rapid feeding and greening within days. The reusable Pro-Sprayer attaches to your garden hose, helping apply the treatment evenly across the lawn.
Have a buffalo lawn?
For buffalo lawns, choose Scotts Lawn Builder Buffalo Weed, Feed & Green Up Refillable Bottle.
This hose-on treatment controls common broadleaf weeds, including bindii and clover, while feeding, thickening and greening the lawn. It can be used on established buffalo lawns, except ST varieties, as well as several other lawn types.
Before using it on a newer buffalo variety, test it on a small area first. Always check the label to confirm suitability for your lawn and target weed.
Prefer weed control without added fertiliser?
If you want to treat weeds separately from your regular feeding routine, use Scotts Lawn Builder Bindii Weedkiller Refillable Bottle.
It is a dedicated hose-on treatment for bindii, clover and other broadleaf weeds and is developed for all lawn types, including buffalo.
Treat bindii in autumn or early winter while the plants are young and before the prickles develop. Other broadleaf weeds are best treated while they are actively growing.
Help prevent weeds from coming back
Weed control is only part of the solution. Regular feeding, suitable mowing and repairing thin or bare patches will help build a thicker lawn that leaves less room for new weeds to establish.
Check your lawn regularly and remove isolated weeds by hand where practical. If weeds become widespread, choose an appropriate lawn weedkiller and apply it exactly as directed on the label.
A healthy lawn will not be completely weed-proof, but consistent care makes future weed problems much easier to manage.
