QUICK RELEASE: Spring / Summer Fertiliser - All Questions

Hi Steven

Apply the fertiliser first, this is a granular product and must be watered until fully dissolved. Once dissolved you can sow your seed. We also have a Pre Seed Fertiliser which may be an option.

We have a Feed, Weed & Mosskiller, it works over the course of two weeks to eradicate weeds and moss - where it is particularly prevalent patches will appear and these will need seeded. It will also feed your lawn and make any existing grass very green and lush. It is a granular fertiliser and needs to be watered in after application.

Hi Dave

Whilst we can't be exactly sure as it is not our product. If it is the Easy Spreader Plus then you can try setting 4.5 for 2 passes. I can not find any details regarding a general "easy spreader".

Hi Tom

Whilst you can apply after sowing,, there is a risk that if the new blades come up before the fertiliser has dissolved it could scorch them. If its's watered well and temperatures are cool enough then this risk is reduced. However, if you want to be extra careful then you could wait until the lawn is fully established, usually around 608 weeks after sowing.

Hi Tony

Thank you for your question. Based on our own research setting 4 is usually a safe option however we would always advise that you contact Scotts directly to ensure that you have the best possible information to hand. There are a number of articles online that can give differing information, so our advice is to speak to them directly before proceeding.

If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask.

Hi Chiedu, normally after 8 weeks you could apply the fertiliser but due to the exceptionally low temperatures this year I would hold off for another 2/3 weeks. As the temperatures heat up over the next few weeks the grass will continue to establish and strengthen.

Hi Eunice

Once the fertiliser has dissolved, it is safe to seed. Sowing season is usually from March - September, so there is still time. Ideally temperatures for germination need to be 8-10 degrees Celsius, if you have these sort of temperatures consistently for 2 weeks then the seeds should germinate.

We would recommend a nitrogen rich feed such as the QUICK RELEASE: Spring/Summer Fertiliser. A lack of nitrogen can encourage the fungus to spread so keeping on top of this will help clear the red thread and a regular feed will prevent it from returning. We do have a blog post on red thread, you will find it in our Help & Advice section and it be worth a read.

Dog urine, particularly that of female dogs, is very high in nitrogen. This high nitrogen content burns your lawn (turning it yellow and dry). Use a quick release fertiliser such as our QUICK RELEASE: Spring / Summer on the rest of the lawn (avoiding the already very green patches) to achieve one uniform colour on the lawn.

No, unfortunately our grass seeds are granular.

Hi Bill, the main difference is the length of time the fertiliser will protect the garden. If it is the Autumn Winter fertiliser you are considering then you are in good time for the Slow Release option, this will release nutrients at more controlled rate and protect the lawn for up to 16 weeks. If it is a Spring/Summer and you want to give the area a quick boost before winter sets in then I would recommend the Quick Release option as this works over a period of 6 weeks.