LAWN
GUIDE
YOUR GUIDE TO
THE BEST LAWN EVER
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FERTILIZING YOUR LAWN
The single most important thing you can do
for your lawn is provide it with proper nutrition.
It’s easy to grow your best lawn ever when you
understand the three feeding basics.
WHY FEED PG. 4
TROUBLESHOOT WEED
PROBLEMS
Well-fed, healthy lawns naturally crowd out
weed seeds, but sometimes trouble strikes.
Learn how to diagnose and solve lawn
problems.
HOW TO FEED PG. 4
DANDELION & CRAB GRASS
PREVENTION PG. 11
WHEN TO FEED PG. 5
CONTROL WEEDS IN LAWNS PG. 12
MAINTAINING YOUR LAWN
CONTROL GRASS AND WEEDS
ON HARD SURFACES PG. 13
Tips for a healthy, better looking,
more resilient lawn.
WATER YOUR LAWN PG. 6
CONTROL MOSS AND ALGAE
ON HARD SURFACES PG. 14
MOW YOUR LAWN PG. 7
REVIVE A TIRED LAWN
Lawns need reviving for many reasons. You’ve
just moved to a new home and the lawn was
neglected. Or it has been stressed by a long, hot,
dry summer, or even a cold, hard winter. It’s easy
to restore your lawn to “best ever” condition.
REMOVE DIRT AND STAINS FROM
OUTDOOR SURFACES PG. 15
ROUTINE
LAWN PLANNER PG. 16-17
REVIVE A TIRED LAWN PG. 8
OVERSEED WITH THE RIGHT SEED PG. 9
LAWN PATCH REPAIR PG. 10
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FERTILIZING YOUR LAWN
WHY FEED
HOW TO FEED
WHEN TO FEED
Grass, like all plants, needs to be fed to
maintain health. As it grows, it depletes
nutrients from the soil. Every time you mow,
nutrients are depleted.
ESTIMATE YOUR LAWN SIZE
FEED REGULARLY TO HELP PREVENT DAMAGE FROM WEEDS, PESTS AND DROUGHT.
FEED THE LAWN
TO ENRICH THE SOIL
A healthy lawn is part of a natural cycle that
returns organic matter back to the soil, creating a
good environment for beneficial microorganisms,
insects and worms.
DROUGHT
A well-fed lawn has a deeper root system so it
is better able to reach deeper stores of water in
the ground.
CROWD OUT WEEDS NATURALLY
Weeds flourish in thin lawns. A thick, well-fed
lawn keeps weeds from getting a foothold
and competing for light, water and nutrients
in the soil.
PESTS & OTHER STRESSES
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Well-nourished lawns are more resilient to insect
infestations, disease problems and
winter stresses.
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Multiply your property’s length by
its width, and subtract the area
of your house and any hard
surfaces like driveways,
patios or decks. Average
Canadian lawns are
about 400 m2, half the
size of a tennis court, and the
size of a Scotts® Turf Builder® bag.
1 Annual Feeding
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2-3 Annual Feedings
4 Annual Feedings
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SCOTTS EDGEGUARD SPREADER
TECHNOLOGY
Applies lawn food or seed only where desired.
Keeps product off landscaping, sidewalks,
driveways and out of waterways. EdgeGuard®
Technology means less waste, and less mess.
EARLY SPRING
LATE SPRING
LATE SUMMER
An early spring feeding
promotes strong roots
and helps grass greenup after the winter.
Feeding now prepares grass
for summer stresses by
thickening the blades
on top and building deep
roots below.
A late summer feeding
provides the necessary
nutrients to recover from
the stresses of summer and
actively grow again.
SPREADER SETTINGS
All Scotts® Lawn Food and
grass seed bags have Scotts®
spreader settings for accurate
application, and show
recommended spreading
patterns.
FALL
Feeding now helps
strengthen roots to
improve winter hardiness
and promote early
spring green-up.
SCOTTS TIP
Canadian holidays are an easy way to
remember the best times to feed your
lawn: Easter, Victoria Day, Labour Day
and Halloween.
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WATER
YOUR LAWN
MOW
YOUR LAWN
Do it right and you will get a better-looking, healthier and more resilient lawn,
while conserving water.
Follow these tips to cut your grass
correctly to improve its appearance
and health, and make your job easier.
MOW YOUR LAWN TALL (6 CM)
Longer grass blades are more drought
tolerant, encourage deeper roots and grow
thicker to crowd out weeds. Shorter cut
lawns need more work to stay healthy,
weed-free and attractive.
DON’T CUT MORE THAN 1/3
HOW MUCH?
HOW OFTEN?
Lawns need at least 2.5 cm of water per week.
Use a rain gauge to measure the rainfall during
the week and make up the difference with a lawn
sprinkler.
Water only once or twice a week, but water
deeply to reach the roots. Frequent watering only
wets the lawn’s surface and forces the roots to
remain shallow. Deeper root systems help lawns
survive stressful periods of heat and drought.
SCOTTS TIP
Early in the morning is the ideal time to water for most lawns. There’s less wind, less hot sun and
your lawn has a full day to dry. Watering at night invites mildew and fungus.
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Cutting off only one-third of the grass blade
length reduces stress and helps conserve
moisture in the plant.
KEEP YOUR MOWER’S BLADE SHARP
A dull blade frays grass blade ends,
allowing moisture to escape, which causes
tips to turn brown.
SCOTTS TIP
Leave the clippings on the lawn
to conserve moisture and add
organic matter back into the soil.
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REVIVE A TIRED LAWN
It’s easy to tell if your lawn needs rejuvenation. It is thin, you can see bare soil between grass blades and
the ground feels hard to walk on.
Thicken your lawn by overseeding with a quality grass seed. It’s an easy and effective way to strengthen
your lawn and protect against weed problems.
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AERATION*
Aerators penetrate the ground
to allow air and water into the
soil, creating a better root
environment for germinating
seeds.
CUT AND RAKE
Cut grass at the lowest mower
setting. Use a lawn rake to
expose the soil and improve
seed contact with the soil.
ENRICH SOIL*
Organic matter added on top
of the ground creates a more
nutrient-rich environment for
seed germination.
OVERSEED WITH THE RIGHT SEED
SCOTTS® TURF BUILDER® COATED GRASS SEED DENSE SHADE
Medium to high shade levels; moderate traffic
3-4 hours of sunlight
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ADD GRASS SEED
Choose quality grass seed for
better germination and a better
quality lawn.
SCOTTS® TURF BUILDER® COATED GRASS SEED SUN-SHADE
Versatile - thrives in areas that receive a mix of sun and shade
4-8 hours of sunlight
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FEED
Use Scotts® Turf Builder®
Starter™ Lawn Food for New
Grass to help grow new grass
90% thicker & 50% quicker.**
SCOTTS® TURF BUILDER® COATED GRASS SEED HEAT-DROUGHT
Full sun to mostly shade; moderate traffic
4-8 hours of sunlight
**versus unfed grass
SCOTTS® TURF BUILDER® COATED GRASS SEED HIGH TRAFFIC
WATER
Full sun areas with medium traffic
Keep seeds moist by watering
daily until all seedlings are up
and the lawn is established.
4-8 hours of sunlight
SCOTTS® TURF BUILDER® COATED GRASS SEED BLUEGRASS SUN
Full sun areas with medium traffic
*These steps are not essential, but will help to improve seeding success.
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8+ hours of sunlight
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DANDELION & CRAB
GRASS PREVENTION
LAWN PATCH
REPAIR
SCOTTS EZ SEED
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
FOR BARE SPOTS
OR THIN AREAS
1. PREP
®
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3 in 1 mix of:
• Super-absorbent mulch
• Premium grass seed
• Slow release fertilizer
HELP PREVENT NEW WEEDS
HELP PREVENT CRABGRASS
Help keep weeds out of your lawn this year
by inhibiting weed seed germination early this
spring. Apply Scotts® Turf Builder® with Weed
Prevent soon after the snow melts.
Prep to remove dead grass and
loosen hard soil.
2. APPLY
SCOTTS EZ SEED
DOG SPOT REPAIR
®
Same great features
as Scotts® ez seed ®
plus gypsum to help
flush away excess salt
from pet urine, which
can cause burns in
your lawn.
®
Apply a THIN layer to bare spots;
3 mm (1/8”). Over application may
inhibit results.
HELP PREVENT DANDELIONS
3. WATER
Water until dark brown. When
mixture turns light brown, add
more water.
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CONTROL WEEDS
IN LAWNS
COMMON WEEDS
DANDELION
PLANTAIN
WHITE CLOVER
Controlling common lawn weeds like dandelions,
plantain and clover is easy.
CONTROL GRASS
& WEEDS ON
HARD SURFACES
Unwanted weeds and grass show up in cracks on hard landscape surfaces such as sidewalks
and driveways. Undesirable weeds also appear along fence lines and around established trees
and shrubs.
BROADLEAF WEEDS
BEFORE APPLICATION
5 DAYS AFTER APPLICATION*
New
Wand
SPOT CONTROL
CONTROL MANY WEEDS
Ready-to-Use:
•S
hake well before using.
•S
pray weeds until foliage
is thoroughly wetted, just
to the point of runoff.
Attaches to
garden hose
for easy
application
GRASSY WEEDS
FAST-ACTING FORMULA LEAVES NO HARMFUL
RESIDUE IN THE SOIL.
Apply Scotts® EcoSense® PathClear™ to
actively growing grass and weeds. Available
in three ready-to-use sizes. 5L Pull’N Spray®
applicator is great for killing grass and weeds
over a larger area. Concentrate also available.
CONTROL INFESTATIONS
Concentrates:
•M
ay require second
application. Repeat treatment
once in four or more weeks
after the first treatment if
necessary.
Do Not:
• Apply if rainfall is expected within 3 hours
•A
pply when daytime temperatures will exceed 30ºC
•A
pply to newly seeded grass or turf generated from
seed less than one year old
• Mix one part Scotts®
Weed B Gon® Weed Control
Concentrate with 24 parts water
(40 mL with 960 mL of water).
• For ease of use, use with Scotts®
Dial’N Spray® applicator. Uniform
coverage is important.
• May require second application.
Repeat treatment once in four or
more weeks after the first treatment
if necessary.
*when used as directed, results dependent on
weather conditions.
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CONTROL MOSS
AND ALGAE ON
HARD SURFACES
REMOVE DIRT
AND STAINS FROM
OUTDOOR SURFACES
MOSS AND ALGAE CAN GROW ON HARD SURFACES AROUND
BUILDINGS, DECKS AND SIDEWALKS.
NEW! SCOTTS® PLUS OXICLEAN™ OUTDOOR CLEANER. LIFTS DIRT
AND WIPES OUT STAINS FROM MOLD, MILDEW AND ALGAE ON MOST
OUTDOOR SURFACES. SAFE AROUND PLANTS AND GRASS.
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Non-staining, biodegradable
Scotts® EcoSense® Moss
B Gon® 1L Ready-to-Spray
attaches to garden hose for
easy application.
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1L Concentrate can be
applied with Scotts®
Dial’N Spray® applicator.
Scotts® plus OxiClean™
Outdoor Cleaner
Concentrate
Scotts® plus OxiClean™
Outdoor Cleaner
Ready-to-Spray
Scotts® plus OxiClean™
Outdoor Cleaner
Ready-to-Use
• Can be used with power
washers for large surface areas
• Attaches to your garden hose
for easy application
• Convenient spot cleaning
OxiClean™ is a trademark of Church & Dwight Co., Inc. and used under license by The Scotts Company LLC. ©2014 The Scotts Company LLC. World
rights reserved / Product of U.S.A. / Sold and guaranteed by: Scotts Canada Ltd., 2000 Argentia Road, Plaza 2, Suite 300, Mississauga, ON L5N 1V8
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LAWN PLANNER
Growing a healthy lawn is as easy as choosing the right products at the right time.
Use this handy Scotts® Lawn Planner as your guide to get the most out of your
outdoor space all season long.
Get great lawn tips at SCOTTS.CA
LAWN
seed to help
stop weeds
before they start
Weeds invade thin lawns
and dead spots. Apply
grass seed and fix bare
patches to help crowd
out weeds
MARCH
TIP: mow your lawn
high (6 cm) to
encourage deep roots
APRIL
Thicken
lawns
MAY
JUNE
TIP: water deeply (2.5cm
or more) once or twice a
week to reach the roots.
Frequent light watering
encourages a shallow
root system
Fix bare
patches
TIP: to get a better lawn
next spring, feed and
seed in the fall
feed to help
prevent future
damage
TIP: Here’s an easy way to
remember when to feed your
lawn: Easter, after Victoria
Day, Labour Day & Halloween
Multiple feedings build
strong deep roots that
help lawns stand
up to weeds, pests
and drought
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Feed again to prepare your
lawn for summer
stresses
Seed to repair
summer damage
Feed to
protect the
lawn against winter
stresses
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NE D
N
WA
win the war
on weeds
Prevent new weeds and
kill existing weeds
without harming
your lawn
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Help prevent
weeds
Kill lawn
weeds
TIP: soak weeds until the point
of run-off for best results
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more lawn projects
and helpful advice.
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