Chrissie Segars: Assistant Professor and Extension, Turfgrass Specialist at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension: Turfgrass Maintenance – Summer Annual and Perennial Weeds Note: Some weed and feed products, like Sta-Green Weed and Feed are not meant to be applied during the spring or the summer. This type of weed and feed will still be releasing nitrogen into the soil for up to three months after it was originally applied as a weed killer. Meanwhile, to ensure proper fertilizer timing (usually three weeks after the turf greens up), use a weed and feed that contains slow-release nitrogen. You can also apply weed and feed that contains pre-emergent herbicides early in the spring before the weeds sprout. Augustine lawns is during the growing season (spring-summer) when the grass is actively growing and the weeds are still young. The best time of the year to apply weed and feed product blends on St. These formulations promote a healthy, weed-free turf resulting in a thick St. Liquid weed and feed is usually diluted before being sprayed over dry or damp grass.

Note: Weed and feed granules are tiny, herbicide-coated fertilizer pellets that stick onto weeds when applied on a wet lawn.

The only drawback against this product is that it’s ineffective when applied during the spring or the summer, which is St.

Sta-Green weed and Feed has an NPK ratio of 26:0:12, with the high potassium content ensuring your turf can effectively withstand diseases and dry weather.

Scotts southern weed and feed