DON’T Use Weed & Feed!!! *USE THIS INSTEAD*

DON’T Use Weed & Feed!!! USE THIS INSTEAD

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Күн бұрын

Thinking about using Weed & Feed? WATCH THIS.
Weed and feed is a type of lawn fertilizer that contains both herbicides and fertilizer. While it may seem like a convenient solution for maintaining a healthy and weed-free lawn, the truth is that weed and feed is the least effective way to apply weed control to your lawn.
Firstly, weed and feed products contain herbicides, which are designed to kill weeds. While these chemicals can be effective at eliminating weeds, the mode of action weed and feed uses is not t effective. Weed and feed requires you to spread granular herbicide across a wet lawn. Granular herbicide is not as effective as using a liquid herbicide. In this video, I recommend using an alternative herbicide called Ortho Weed Be Gon which is a liquid herbicide and is much more effective
Furthermore, weed n feed products can have negative impacts on the environment. When you apply these weed & feed to your lawn, you broadcast it across your whole lawn, even to areas that don’t need weed control. Using an alternative liquid herbicide will allow you to spot treat weeds instead of broadcasting everywhere.
Another issue with weed & feed products is that they often contain high levels of nitrogen which is essential nutrients for plant growth. However, if these nutrients are applied in excess, they can cause harm to your lawn. Its very easy to burn your lawn with weed and feed as it contain both a high amount of herbicide and a high amount of nitrogen.
In conclusion, weed and feed products may seem like a convenient solution for maintaining a healthy and weed-free lawn, but the truth is that they can be harmful to the environment and your health. Instead of using weed and feed products, consider using a separate dedicated liquid herbicide and a dedicated fertilizer.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - Weed & Feed Alternative
02:10 - Why Weed and Feed is Bad
03:08 - Why Liquid Herbicide is Better Than Weed & Feed
04:31 - Why Granular Fertilizer is Better Than Weed & Feed
05:10 - What Order to Apply Fertilizer and Herbicide
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@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

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@boossersgarage3239 Жыл бұрын

poor results, never really worked for me. spot treatment is much better.

@jdunker6301 Жыл бұрын

Never had a problem because I applied early am when grass was wet with dew. If you have a yard full of weeds it can make sense.

@gordbaker896 Жыл бұрын

Failure. I got some very expensive illegal stuff that killed CrabGrass first shot and did not harm lawn grass.

@CheechDogg.0n37s Жыл бұрын

I have been using it for years without issues, I personally love it and I don't find it messy like you make it seem to be ....

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

@@gordbaker896 lol nice

@kevinhermes 2 ай бұрын

I absolutely love this guy's non biased opinion, right or wrong. He tells you Scott's weed and feed sucks and at the same time , tells you Scott's fertilizer is the best thing you can buy at the big box store. I can trust people like this. Subscribed!

@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 ай бұрын

Haha thanks for the sub man! And yeah Scott’s products are great just not the weed n feed lol

@matteoc7084 27 күн бұрын

So does he or does not recommend it?

@carlpeterson8279 9 ай бұрын

You channel stands out not just because of the great advice, but also because of the slow motion video of you applying the product to the lawn.

@aliaskink Жыл бұрын

From a fellow Chicagoan, thank you George. I never had it explained with the lawn needing to be saturated but that makes total sense. You just talked me out of it!

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

No problem neighbor!

@mrdinsdale Жыл бұрын

This video is probably the best, most concise, to-the-point, and well done I have seen. You don't mess around dude, thank you for not wasting anyone's time. Great info!

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that dale!

@dbdouglas Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@laurakerns7314 11 ай бұрын

Came here to say exactly this. I've watched a lot of lawn videos and this video is excellent!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@RJ-go3sn Жыл бұрын

George, I happened on this video and you answered the pressing issues I am going to deal with today in my own lawn. Thank you for your concise explanations, getting to the point, and showing how it is all done. Hats off to you!

@_DB.COOPER Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using weed and feed for years and it works as advertised.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

It definitely works, no doubt about that

@whiskyjames4200 11 ай бұрын

Me too! But,.next year I'll definitely try this method.

@g2theb584 10 ай бұрын

Drop spreader vs a broadcast spreader works best in my experience also. Pain in the ass but better results.

@_DB.COOPER 10 ай бұрын

@@g2theb584 yep,

@ME-yi1hx 10 ай бұрын

It sure does!

@riffjohnson22 12 сағат бұрын

I CANT THANK YOU ENOUGH..I’ve been using liquid and dry granulated Weed and feed, but never knew the yard had to be wet when using granulated. I do agree the liquid app is easier and now you e helped me realize it’s time to STOP messing with that dry messy stuff!! Thanks you..gotten the hose connection bottles and walking tall!!!

@gl35 11 ай бұрын

This is the most informative video on getting rid of weeds. Thank you.

@johnriley8713 10 ай бұрын

I just did the Scott’s Weed and Feed and got incredible results…grass growing like spinach and it wrecked all the chickweed and dandelions. Use a drop spreader on damp, early morning grass so it sticks 👍

@lro001 Ай бұрын

Just bought mines….i hope mines works as well.

@chameeher879 9 ай бұрын

Oh LORD!!!! Finally, found a video that's easy to understand and easy to do! I felt very defeated end discouraged watching those other videos until i saw this one! Now I'm goning to home depot tomorrow and getting these products. Thanks for making this video ! I'm subscribed !

@dmb3428 Ай бұрын

very helpful , Im restoring a lawn that was not taken care of...I over seeded last late august and it turned nicely green and filled in by october. Springtime now and looking to bring it to golf course level and will use this method

@chevypas Жыл бұрын

your videos are quick and to the point , thank you for not wasteing our time!

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Pascal!

@ryanfmccain Жыл бұрын

Ive started using a drop spreader instead of a broadcast. There is less mess. You will put down the proper rate regardless of how fast or slow you walk. And you wont stripe the lawn and you ensure every square inch get of the lawn gets proper coverage. My lawn has never looked better. Ive also mounted my spray bottle to my rider, that way i can spot treat as i mow.

@spaceman5996 Жыл бұрын

Man I just used Scotts weed and feed on my front lawn 2 weeks ago. It has worked good for me in the past. But I do like the way that you described. I'll have to give it a try on the back yard. Thanks.

@jarretolsen2771 6 ай бұрын

I’ve used it a couple seasons here in the south and always works well. I don’t wet the lawn, I do it before the sun comes up in heavy dew. Thanks!

@Mona-fs6tm Ай бұрын

Wow I have been browsing about lawn care for roughly last 3 days.. being new to canada and hvng a new home for first time I was clueless what and when to DIY .. thnk god I found this and it was exactly what I need. Thank u

@TheDylan6908 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent little nugget of lawn care knowledge. Thank you George.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you Rich 🙏

@not242 Жыл бұрын

Good summary. Weed and Feed does a little bit of weeding and a little bit of feeding but isn't very good at either one. Much better to do each task individually

@pauly0410 Жыл бұрын

I agree! I've had much better luck with the liquid Ortho than any other weed and feed in pellet form. Thanks for sharing.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

No problem Paul! and great to hear!

@alexle5357 19 сағат бұрын

Spectacular video man. Been researching for hours but you cleared it up easily

@brewbuilds Жыл бұрын

My Man, straight to the point, solid info, great shots, and anyone can benefit from this.🤘🏼👊🏼 nice job.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Boss!

@terrycunningham7946 Жыл бұрын

Good job George .. love the production and info in your videos 👍

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry! Appreciate you

@hiker996507 Ай бұрын

I always wear safety glasses when using a sprayer as well. I accidentally hit the pressure relief valve once and was glad I had the glasses on.

@Phantom-Eye Жыл бұрын

Really good information, I have been in the dark with proper lawn care and now i can proceed.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks and good luck 👍

@GOOGLEUSER-js3vf Жыл бұрын

Holy Sh*t! What an excellent video. George, you are an excellent speaker! Straight up and to the point. You don't waste time. Lots of information in the shortest amount of time. Quick, precise and effective edits along with the cadence of your speech has resulted in an deftly delivered message. Keep up the good work! ...........and oh yeah, I agree, the application of Scotts weed and feed composed of relatively fine granules on a wet lawn results in a mess all over the rotary broadcast spreader and my shoes and socks. Sheeeeeesh! On another, somewhat unrelated note, what do you recommend / prefer to green up a lawn, a 28-4-10 65% Slow Release Fertilizer OR epsom salts - ( either braodcast granules or mixed with water and sprayed on the lawn )?

@theguyofalltrades Жыл бұрын

Love your videos man! Just starting my lawn care journey and these help a ton

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice comment boss! good luck with your new hoddy!

@pauly0410 Жыл бұрын

Good luck on your journey. Last year I started taking it serious. When they say it takes patience, it really does. I follow George and Ryan. Between the two, I was cutting professional stripes in my yard by September of last year.

@Tridentor 2 ай бұрын

I like your unbiased explanation, also it looks like I spotted a heater in your garage, meaning you live in mas o menos the same climate as I am, subscribed.

@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 ай бұрын

Thanks my friend! We are in the Chicagoland area

@joekoz3815 10 күн бұрын

I give the same advice, from a 40 year greenskeeper. Great video.

@dadwichert Жыл бұрын

Thanks George Glad to see you were hitting the big box stores, that is where most of us shop 👍🏻

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

No problem Dave! Most things we use are from big box except a small percentage of specialty products

@Blitz0203 Жыл бұрын

George, this is only the second videoof yours I've watched. I really liked the way you presented the details, the why's and why not - and your rational for making decisions. Bottom line - I learned a lot after thinking I already had a good knowledge b bae (since I'm 72). The one area I would have liked to have heard - is seasonal frequency. What you described in this video was geared for spring. How about the other 3 seasons? Maybe you already have another video that speaks to that. Also, I'd love to hear of your approach on thatching, rewarding, aeration and your suggestion for types and brand of seed to choose. BTW - I live on Long Island ... My questions on seasonal approach. Great video! I loved it! Rick

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment blitz! you can do these apps monthly during the growing season with no issues i have videos videos on all the topics you discussed in my catalog feel free to check them out 😃

@jlove4030 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. You inspired me to try this method because weed and feed helped but left much to be desired.

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

Great video bro! Very thorough, excellent information for DIYers.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks AL!

@TheMikeD428 Жыл бұрын

Great content George! Your videos are on point and easy to understand. Your channel is one of my go-to’s for lawn care!

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks mike! Means a lot!

@rjbippes Жыл бұрын

I cancelled my Weed & Feed order because of this video. Thank you for the easy to understand steps. You gained a new subscriber!

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thank you sub Ryan and good luck with applications! you got this!

@douglas.barbosa 5 ай бұрын

Great video and very well done storytelling as well. Clear information, procedures well explained and to-the-point! Thanks!

@PrincessCutLawnCare 5 ай бұрын

appreciate that doug!

@danwake4431 Жыл бұрын

i have the second nicest lawn on the block, and i use weed and feed. the best lawn has a retired property owner and he can spend all day on his lawn. so its worked pretty well for me. me and that guy are the only two houses with zero dandelions.

@wadecaldwell7210 2 ай бұрын

I don’t know what my yard looks like compared to everybody else’s cause I just don’t care

@dozie6650 Ай бұрын

Do you apply it as a pre emergent before weed grows or after. What time in the year do you apply?

@danwake4431 Ай бұрын

@@dozie6650 definitely before. As soon as the weather starts to warm up put it down.

@dozie6650 Ай бұрын

⁠. Awesome. Thank you for this. Do you do it twice a year. Like March-April and Oct-Nov?

@danwake4431 Ай бұрын

@@dozie6650 you certainly could, but I just do it in early spring and have no weeds the rest of the season.

@axle23 Жыл бұрын

Great breakdown, can't wait for this lawn season🙌🙌

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jordan and lets go!

@vereen70 10 ай бұрын

Thank you brother!!! I’m in Florida and have many issues with my lawn. I’ll be doing this and report back by the end of next month👍🏾 I’ll also be subscribing to your channel to ask many questions if you don’t mind. 😅

@PrincessCutLawnCare 10 ай бұрын

Anytime bro I gotchu Let’s us know how it goes

@ANDRE-kf9cc Жыл бұрын

Great content 👌- was great to hear point about 'apply when lawn is wet' - not a clean or easy task ever. I've created cover for my spreader and have used it on rainy days when the timing is right ;-)

@tervalas Жыл бұрын

I typically use a liquid herbicide early in the season but then supplement the first fertilizing with a Weed and Feed before switching to just a fertilizer for the rest of the season. Live in a very windy area and as long as my neighbors take care of their lawn, once they've all got their herbicide going we don't see much for weeks beyond the occasional clover.

@1pcmedic Жыл бұрын

States are not cutting the highway grass like they used to due to fuel costs..........dandelion seed plumes abound! Like shoveling against the tide to keep weeds down anymore.

@DanielMeyer-ls5ph 2 ай бұрын

Dandelions are edible!

@tennisace40 10 ай бұрын

If trugreen did their job I wouldn’t need this stuff

@ttsuter87 Ай бұрын

I agree. Trugreen sucks.

@longislanddriver6336 10 күн бұрын

I did lawn dr. For 3yrs, i have the same weeds in the same spots. I dont care to call back for more treatments. Should be done 1st time.

@wearanter1 6 күн бұрын

I use it yearly..I see results in weeks.i love it

@Striperman Жыл бұрын

When George talks the community listens. Just like E.F Hutton. Another great video 👍🏻💚🦸🏻

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Speaking of ef hutton, i dont know if you knew but i am a banker lol

@Striperman Жыл бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCare yes sir and that's why the comment. Thought you would like that 👊

@GIOVANNI-vf5ox Жыл бұрын

I was just about to grab a bag or weed & fees !!! Thank you George !!!!!!!!

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

GIO! No problem bro!

@shohadaa19 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, George! Following you again this season! Just curious if you are going to do a video on the new sod install and the maintenance for the first few weeks thereafter.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that Shoaib! I dont have any sod projects to film content about unfortunately. Did you just have sod installed?

@shohadaa19 Жыл бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Yes, we just installed Bermuda sod. Last summer torched the grass here in North Texas. Most homes around here have St. Augustine in the front and Bermuda in the back of the house.

@richardramey3224 7 ай бұрын

Saved me so much trouble. Very wise to spot treat instead

@jwayne777 Жыл бұрын

Ive been using weed and feed and now i use pool ph test strips to measure the ph of my grass soil. Ocassional wood ash mixed with water works well.

@donhgr Жыл бұрын

Used it for years and have the best yard on the block. I’m definitely a Scott’s product user and in my opinion you can’t go wrong.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

scotts snaps for real, they have great products but IMHO weed and feed is not safe for beginners

@rieriec.36 Жыл бұрын

We tried Scott's this year WITH GREAT RESULTS...

@tektight 17 күн бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCare It's only unsafe if you don't read the directions.

@dpd1035 Жыл бұрын

Weed and feed with crabgrass pre emergent works great. I use it every year and my lawn is beautiful

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Scott’s halts is good stuff

@grampy2014 Жыл бұрын

Baking soda works great on crabgrass also

@kjhnsn7296 10 ай бұрын

I use BOTH. A Scott 3 n 1 and the Ortho spray. The Ortho goes down first. Now with the lawn wet, i drop the Scotts 3 n 1. It now sticks to the weed leaves as they are damp. These works great and between the two, clears up stubborn weeds like Creeping Charlie in no time as well as feeding my lawn. Indeed since starting this approach my lawn is nearly weed free and is so thick it essentially just crowds out everything else.

@Mike_GA 7 ай бұрын

Great product advice. Counter-point re what to buy. Buy the diluted product in the gallon spray container AND the concentrate. Why? When the diluted mix runs out, you mix the concentrate into the pre-labeled spray container. No cross contamination in a poorly cleaned sprayer and no need to spend $$ on a dubious spray bottle.

@sbond1963 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I’m the opposite when it comes to fertilizer. I specifically buy Lesco fertilizer because of the larger granules. The granules are heavier which means they get thrown further distance by the spreader. That’s important if you have a Scotts spreader. Most people will tell you they hate their Scotts spreader because it doesn’t properly distribute the fertilizer. That does not happen when you use Lesco granules in a Scotts spreader.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Great tip about the lesco gettin the Scott’s spreaders! I did not know that. Personally I like my Scott’s hand spreader much more than their broadcast spreader

@1pcmedic Жыл бұрын

I only use Lesco starter fertilizer, so you can seed anytime you want..............

@bigtmk5015 Жыл бұрын

Another great video George. I find it’s more cost effective to fertilize and treat weeds separately. Never had any luck with the granular weed and feed, actually fried my lawn pretty bad. The liquid weed and feed that you attach to your hose isn’t bad, but still prefer separate applications.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Boss!

@Bonzi_Buddy Жыл бұрын

Most people misuse weed and feed… often by applying it too late in the day. All weeds are not the same.

@sandmansimms5704 Жыл бұрын

Big TMK I have some areas of the property that I'm trying to get the grass to continue to come in, expand from the rest of the yard and I'll use it as areas to let the horse graze. I am not going to break the bank or really spend a significant amount of money and would rather let it grow in naturally. What I've done was pull up as much weeds as I can and feel like lol and use an old school slang blade to sling small trees/shrubs and loppers to cut the one's that are a little thicker, I cut those down close to the ground. I think that once the grass starts taking over then it'll choke out those roots of the small trees and I'll continue to sling them down anyway. From what you just said though what do you think would be the best combo to use or thing to do and again I'm not trying to beautify my actual yard/lawn but just get the grass to come up evenly for the most part or decent then it'll be fine. Trying to give it a little boost I guess. I also think I need to give it attention in the fall as well as the spring to help it out but for now this late in the game what might be best to do, and spring fall recommendations?

@dohc1974 7 ай бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCarequestion: once the weeds die and it’s time to throw down turf builder, how do I know the turf builder will match my type of grass? I live on the west coast, Washington state.

@PrincessCutLawnCare 7 ай бұрын

@@dohc1974 turf builder is perfect for your grass, only grass it doesnt do well with is centipede amd you def dont have that in WA

@chaiths7370 Ай бұрын

That's an awesome presentation. I Didn't skip any part of the video. Very valuable for a beginner like me.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@SuperTA329 Жыл бұрын

I have moved on from weed and feed products many years ago. They do work if you apply properly as instructed which most homeowners dont do. I do agree that scotts makes a high end quality fert. The prill size is primo. Some brands are like spreading rock salt like YM. Once i deplete inventory i will be using some basic fert such as Urea and AMS. My lawn will look incredible regardless whether a 10 bag or 100 bag. Its more about passuon and effort to acheiving goals. Watxh my ProVista KBG project. Ah last video said only about 5 people in the US have it. Well im 1 of 2 that grew it from seed. It will be a showcase and will apply nothing special once current invenoty is gine. Good video and glad your back.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks man, I saw that video too. Is you pro vista brown now like jakes?

@YardBrah Жыл бұрын

George you are a fool for the knife and powder shot 😂😂😂😂 makes me wanna go to Miami and party 😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀 sweet vid brother!!! 😂🤙🏾

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

haha lets party homes!

@brians2733 Жыл бұрын

George cruising the clearance shelves just like I do. It’s my favorite part of lawn care, getting a great lawn for a tenth of those neighbors that get lawn service.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

haha few things get me more excited than clearance lawn items 😂

@rodneywolfe1652 Жыл бұрын

As a landscape Pro, you know people give me money for how nice I keep their yard, Scott's is the best. Early spring and then again in July and you will never have weeds and your grass grows! The part about water was just nonsense, just keep watering your lawn it all works out.

@brianshaw373 10 ай бұрын

In the past I used weed-n-feed. It worked but wasn’t great. As you said… messy. This year I did as you recommended in this video. Now I have a great looking lawn and it was a lot easier.

@gergemall 11 ай бұрын

Thank you George. I’m getting organized and have been following your advice. Instructions

@ianmackenzie686 Жыл бұрын

Key words: "In excess" When directions are followed, these products are safe and somewhat effective. And of course those among us who take our lawn care to higher levels would never just use one general product. Liquid weed killers for regular spot treatments is a given. Excellent video as usual, thanks!

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian and totally agree!

@bluejay3945 Жыл бұрын

You prefer the synthetic over organic? Are you sticking with this Scott’s or are you going to experiment

@ianmackenzie686 Жыл бұрын

@@bluejay3945 What I do is a hybrid plan by mixing the Scott's turf builder with milorganite. This provides the early season high nitrogen with the slower steady release of the organic product. This "one two punch" system is working for me so far.

@bluejay3945 Жыл бұрын

@@ianmackenzie686 thank you but I’m not pulling the trigger on synthetic especially since it’s a Russian product

@ianmackenzie686 Жыл бұрын

@@bluejay3945 Are you serious?

@ywkhgqo Жыл бұрын

Went to home depot looking to buy the weed and feed, and thought it out and thought it might be better to do them seperate. I picked out the same products you did. Makes me feel a lot better about the choices! How do you feel about the hose attached weed killers?

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! i dont like the hose end sprayers for herbicides, i find its hard to dial them in enough to get even coverage. herbicides require precise applications and the hose ends just cant do that properly.

@Qikezolosuwe Жыл бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCare yeah learned that a few weeks ago. 30% of my backyard is white lol.

@mysteryman5213 Жыл бұрын

Just another quality presentation George! Great tips as per usual.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mystery Man! Always appreciate you stopping by!

@TexasEngineer Жыл бұрын

I always use Scotts Weed and Feed for “southern” lawns, St Augistine. I apply in March on a dry lawn and then hit the sprinkler system over night. I like to apply Spectricide granuals at the same time for the fire ants. I have the greenest and weed free lawn on the block. The weed and feed is a preemergant and does not work as well on established weeds. The Southern version is not messy as you desribed and quick and easy. It has a lot of nitogen to get the fast green in the spring and not good for rthe rest of the year because you will be making too much grass. I do not like weed sprayers, they are messy. If I have sprayed it is a gress edger type or a hose sprayer for the entire lawn. Once St Augistine kicks in it overtakes all weeds unlike northern lawns.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

@@TexasEngineer Scott’s preemmergents are excellent products

@jimbo7484 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU !!! I have a bag of this that I am now going to return.I didn't know how fine this product was. It's more or less like sprinkling flour on your wet grass. No thanks. I'll go with your suggested method.This stuff reeks like most of these products do,If I put this stuff out and I saw what It was doing and at the same time realizing my spreader was all gummed up I would have been so pissed!! You saved me ,Thanks much

@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear Jim! your lawn will thank you:) good luck my friend

@simplifyingthings9069 Жыл бұрын

I walked backwards when I applied the Weed and Feed to keep from getting it on myself and stepping in it. A few weeks after application, my neighbors were commenting about how green my lawn was.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

That’s smart!

@MrJRod891 10 ай бұрын

That's smart! Never thought to do that. I'll have to try that!

@Gt001122 16 сағат бұрын

I’ve used Turf weed & feed in my yard for the past years with great results. The trick I’ve done is I do this early in match and during and will apply it dry or wet in my established yard. Usually I do before I know rain is coming and do at least twice and sometimes heavy and that will carry my yard for the rest of the year and my grass is super thick (high) and weed free

@bradwilliams4921 Жыл бұрын

I’ve used weed and feed in a bottle that you attached to a garden hose. You turn the water on and the bottle of weed and feed acts like a nozzle so that you can spray it on the yard. Used it once and it worked great.

@TurfMechanic Жыл бұрын

I approve this message; very well presented. Anyone out there looking to take care of their lawns well for the first time should watch this vid. :D

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

@status101-danielho6 Жыл бұрын

Weed and feed was banned in my part of the world (western Canada). I don’t miss the smell nor the dust, but it was convenient.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

IMO it should be banned everywhere, not because it doesnt work but more because of the dust.

@gordbaker896 Жыл бұрын

I stockpiled a lot after the Lieberals banned it. Add an ounce or 2 of Vinegar to supress the smell.

@wayneessar7489 Жыл бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCare It was because the fertilizers are managed by our food inspection agency, so many languages are spoken here, and our labels are only written in two, they decided fertilizer should not be toxic and some people did not understand to not Weed & Feed vegetable gardens or small fruits like Strawberries.

@APinTheAK Жыл бұрын

@@wayneessar7489 why does America not work in a similar way… I don’t say this because we have a huge language barrier, I say it cause we have a large literacy and common sense issue. 😶

@wayneessar7489 Жыл бұрын

@@APinTheAK Perhaps our way reduces liabilities for fertilizer makers and was pushed by insurance companies? I do not know. Only one dispenser of pesticides that I ever heard talk about our law said he asked clients requesting a product to read him a portion of the label, and if they could not, he wouldn't sell to them .

@Birdizhere Жыл бұрын

Fantastic and informative video! Very good to know that weed and feed is not the way to go.

@ninji5226 20 күн бұрын

I already bought the triple action weed and feed so I'm just going to use it (newbie) but I dig the vids none the less.

@claytond6898 9 ай бұрын

Bro, that pimp knife! 😂 😂 😂

@PrincessCutLawnCare 9 ай бұрын

😂

@gatoraddison Жыл бұрын

How come no one uses a drop spreader anymore?

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

They are best optimized for seeding, not fertilizer as they can cause striping

@golddigger9326 Жыл бұрын

Most people aren't smart enough to use one properly and no they do not cause striping, that's a myth , been using a drop spreader for decades and have never had an issue with using one

@josephromero794 Жыл бұрын

Great Video. I have had decent success with the yellow weed and feed. I came across a huge bag for $25 that lasted me 2 years ( I have a small lawn). Didn't kill everything but worked decently. I hand spread it.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks boss! and wow 25 dollars is not bad! nice score

@user-xf7dd5ju5u 9 ай бұрын

Hi George! Thanks fir the great explanation! I am wondering, though, won't the Weed Killer kill my grass on the areas I apply it?

@surgec Жыл бұрын

Pro tip: Those bowling ball pin shaped sprayers all fit the same lithium rechargeable pumps! So you can use different jugs with the same electric pump.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Awesome tip Surge! ive never used them with a battery, do you have a pump that you rec?

@jaymetheaccountant Жыл бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Field King Pro Max George 😎

@djbone604 Жыл бұрын

Another vote for Field King here. Mine works great. LCN had a video showing how the Scott’s one is made by Field King. Scott’s price point is much higher too. Got my FK on sale so…winner winner. 👍🇨🇦

@tretre1692 Жыл бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCare can you figure out how to make one of these cheap pumps into a battery powered one for us?!

@diWHY_Jake Жыл бұрын

Sick dude! I have four separate pumps/bodies and one electric pump. I’ll have to try that out this weekend.

@DarkFiredDylan Жыл бұрын

Great video. I like your style. I bought a hundred pounds of Scott's W&F on an off season sale and I'm not sure I'll even put it down now that the snow finally disappeared.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

I would still use it up haha i still have 20lbs i plan on throwing down in the backyard just t get rid of it. just be extra cautious of ppe especially around your feet. wear rubber boots preferably.

@craigwallace1292 Жыл бұрын

Me too.

@rcguygarage Жыл бұрын

not even sure why this video was recommended to me BUT this was a good watch and INFORMATIVE

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

haha the almighty algorithm got you! either way, appreciate your here!

@John_Ridley 10 ай бұрын

My preferred method is to spray Pasture Pro. It's supposedly safe even if there are animals grazing on the area when sprayed. It works pretty well. Maybe not the best but it does work and it's fairly benign to wildlife.

@WilliamSmith-jt4vj 10 ай бұрын

Just a few advantages of using these 2 products are that Ortho's lawn weed killer concentrate has the highest concentration of 2,4D out of all the lawn weed killers. Also, The Scotts lawn fertilizer is one of the few fertilizers that also has "Iron" as a ingredient which helps with greening up your lawn. 24 year HD associate here. This video is spot on.

@WilliamSmith-jt4vj 10 ай бұрын

Also, be careful with the lawn weed killers......they are temperature sensitive and consistent temps over 90 may actually damage your lawn.

@nickhorton785 10 ай бұрын

Liked how you rolled thru your presentation fast as you can.😀

@martin4749 16 сағат бұрын

Scott’s works awesome. Deep lush lawn and it takes out the dandelions. It’s was easier to use than liquids.

@jeanalexandre1105 10 ай бұрын

I used Scott triple it did a excellent job no complaints. The bag was $85 with tax. Even if it's a little messy just wash your clothes after.

@rigoscigars 2 ай бұрын

Really great video man, thank you for the detail and honesty!

@PrincessCutLawnCare 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate that rigo!

@flch95 11 ай бұрын

Yes the bulk liquids are better than the RTS bottles because you can control the application rates more accurately. In the RTS bottles, there’s no way to tell how much product came out and whether the amount went on the requisite surface area.

@maryportfc 5 ай бұрын

Got some Scotts lawn build + weed killer. Just scattered the fertilizer on by hand. It did say leave for 24 hours before watering in. So gave it a soaking a day later.

@airtow6766 15 күн бұрын

All good advice, Thanks for telling the truth!

@chrisaderholdt8339 2 ай бұрын

Hi! I'm doing a research paper on "Weeds, Weeds & more Weeds" (lawn & garden) for my Master Gardner's research paper & while searching I stumbled upon your KZfaq videos. I've spent the last hour watching & learning. Great information... I live in FL & dollar weed is one weed I detest. They like it wet & I have no control of the torrential down pours we get. We have been taught to stay away from the combos of Weed & Feed as you stated. I'm experimenting. I used a granular weed control on the dollar weed, made sure the leaf was wet, only to watch the weed control roll off the leaf LOL. I'm going to get the weed control concentrate as you suggested & put it in my sprayer & crossed fingers, it will work. Now, I'm on to research sandspurs & beggarweed. Any tips or fun information would be appreciated.

@liffy8333 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video. May I add one more thing that i use? Blue dye and surfactant. I deal with an acre of lawn and without the dye I always miss spraying a lot of my pretty yellow lawn flowers. And of course the surfactant helps the liquid stick to the weeds for optimal coverage. New subscriber here, keep up vids. I appreciate guys that can explain things in easy terms for my pea brain.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! and great tips!

@richardconrad698 8 ай бұрын

How does the Scott's Turf Builder compare to Milorganite? I know the Milorganite takes longer to break down, but doesn't it also acts as a trickle feed to the ground?

@silentscribes Ай бұрын

Great job! You were concise and provided great info.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Ай бұрын

appreciate that!

@wetherby6774 Жыл бұрын

George, you rock! Thank you for the great advice. I once had a beautiful lawn but in the last 3 years, it's all types of weeds. I assume a lot of it is airborne because I use fertilizer and other products to prevent weed growth; any advice you can give will be appreciated. Thank you!!

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

No problem boss! what type of weeds are you facing?

@wetherby6774 Жыл бұрын

@@PrincessCutLawnCare Besides dandelions and crab grass, I've got those "violets" that are weeds, not flowers, among others. They've even run into the gardens and my autumns have been horrific. i had considered getting a lawn service in to "nuke" my entire yard.

@PrincessCutLawnCare Жыл бұрын

@@wetherby6774 dont nuke it! lol apply this according to the label: amzn.to/3NUPyt4 it will smoke both your dandilions and violets

@TheLawnShark Ай бұрын

As always, great video and explanation! Nice job buddy!

@Craig-ib7gk 14 күн бұрын

Another major benefit to the non-W&F STB is the uniform granules. Fertilizers have multiple ingredients, and nearly all of the lower quality fertilizers just build the ratios of the ingredients by a mix of granules from each. Urea or ammonium, iron, phosphates, potassium, etc., each in individual granules of different sizes and weights, all thrown into the bag at "proper" ratios. This can cause some of the granules to setting in the applicator during application, meaning some areas of the lawn get more of one ingredient than they should, without enough of others. Scotts uses a uniform granule. ALL of their ingredients are chemically bonded at proper ratios, *then* ground into uniform single granules. You can visibly see this in the examples he shows at 4:43. Look closely and you'll see the different ingredient granules in the Lesco bag, while the Scotts bag is uniformly the same single granules, each of which has a proper ratio of the different ingredients to feed your lawn.

@robertrivasarroyo1174 Жыл бұрын

You can buy the Scott's weed and feed in liquid form ready to spray. I use it and it works awesome!!!! A little pricey but it works.

@kpv123 7 ай бұрын

This is Michael. I've been doing my own long for 35 years and for the first 30 bonus S Weed and Feed worked fine. Now it stinks. They weakened the fertilizer AND the weed killer so you have to buy more. I have to do it an extra time each spring and fall for it to work as it's supposed to. I'm quitting bonus S weed and feed. Using Image weed killer with atrazine