Scotts Lawn Builder All Purpose Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser

Scotts Lawn Builder All Purpose Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser

Size: 8kg

Other sizes: 4kg

Main product features

Feeds for up to 3 months
Feeds for up to 3 months
Thicker lawn
Thicker lawn
Child and pet friendly
Child and pet friendly
No scorch formula
No scorch formula

This popular lawn fertiliser has an excellent reputation with home gardeners and professional turf managers alike. The 'set and forget' solution to having a great lawn all year round, it will green your lawn up within a week of watering after application

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FEATURES

  • Boosted iron content promotes deeper green and stronger growth. The thicker the lawn, the less chance weeds have of taking hold - they're smothered before they become obvious and need treatment
  • Slow-release of nutrients eliminates waste through run-off and leaching and prevents burning and surge growth
  • Traditional lawn foods release or 'dump' most of their nutrients within a couple of weeks of application, causing a rapid surge in growth that quickly drops off again as the food supply diminishes. Scotts Lawn Builderâ„¢ uses patented time-release technology to ensure nutrients are released slowly and continuously over a three month period
  • All Purpose has a recommended low application rate of just 14 grams per square metre, not the kilograms often associated with regular lawn foods! One bag of All Purpose is equal to three or more bags of traditional fertiliser
  • When used as directed, this product is safe to use around domestic pets and children. Check paws and feet for granules before allowing pets or children on to paved areas as staining may occur

 

SUITABLE FOR

  • All lawn grasses including all named varieties of buffalo, traditional couch, Santa Ana couch, kikuyu, bent, fescues and carpet grass
  • All grass substitutes such as dichondra (also known as pennywort or kidney weed), lippia, zoysia

 

NOT SUITABLE FOR

  • Scotts Lawn Builder is not recommended for use on plants other than lawn grasses and lawn substitutes
  • Do not use on lawns less than 8 weeks old - from germination of seed or installation of instant turf (use Scotts Lawn Builder Seed & Turf Starter)
  • Do not use if the temperature is expected to exceed 30 degrees C - wait for a cool spell

HOW IT WORKS

  • Scotts Lawn Builder is a slow-release fertiliser that provides continuous nutrition over a three month period
  • Every particle of All Purpose contains Scotts patented time-release nitrogen
  • Nutrients are released at about the same rate that grass roots can take up the fertiliser so there is no wastage, run-off to waterways or damaging surge growth

 

HOW TO USE

How much will I need?

All Purpose has a recommended application rate of 14g/m2

To work out how much you will need to fertilise your lawn:

  1. Calculate the area of the lawn in square metres (multiply the length by the width)
  2. The area multiplied by the application rate will give the exact amount of Scotts Lawn Builder you need
  3. Use a set of scales to weigh it out and then add it to the spreader ready to apply - do not be tempted to add a 'bit extra for luck' because over-application may result in nitrogen burning

 

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How do I apply it?

  1. For best results ALWAYS use a Scotts spreader
  2. Check your model and make sure to set it correctly before you start (settings are also on the back label of the product)
  3. If you don't have a spreader, make sure you distribute the fertiliser evenly over the lawn - uneven applications may result in 'hot spot' burning where too much has landed in one spot

 

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Dry Method

  • Dry Method If water restrictions are in operation, apply All Purpose to the lawn without watering in
  • Scotts Lawn Builder is safe on the lawn until it next rains or the lawn needs watering when it has been applied evenly with a spreader and at the rate recommended on the bag
  • All Purpose is guaranteed to green the lawn within one week of the lawn receiving moisture

 

Fast Method

  • Your lawn will be greener in two days with watering
  • For fast results apply to moist lawn, wait 24 hours and then water in thoroughly

For a complete guide on How to Use Scotts Lawn Builder All Purpose Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser always check the packaging. 

WHEN TO USE

  • For best results, feed your lawns three times a year - in early Spring, early Summer and Autumn
  • Avoid feeding lawns in cooler regions in Winter. The release of nutrients from granules is controlled by temperature. In Winter when soil temperatures are low and lawn growth is extremely slow in many areas, the granules will simply 'sit' there

 

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT: This product, when wet, will cause iron stains. Be sure to sweep all granules off paths, coping, paving, diveways, shoes, etc immediately after use. Do not allow the granules to come into contact with these surfaces when they are wet

Store safely out of the reach of children and pets. This product contains iron which can be harmful to dogs' livers if eaten in quantity

SAFETY FIRST: Read the instructions on the product packaging before use and take particular note of any warnings or cautions on the label

See the Safety Data Sheet for this product

 

TECHNICAL DETAILS

NPK 32 : 0 : 8

Boosted sulphur and iron for rapid greening

Feeds for 3 months without burning when used as directed and applied at no higher than the rate recommended on the bag

Includes Scotts patented time-release nitrogen and potassium formulated to release nutrients as your lawn needs them

Health and Safety

Always read the pack label and product instructions carefully before use. For further information relating to product safety please review the product data safety sheet link below.

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