Scotts 12M Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food

The 12M Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food from Scotts is formulated as a seasonal-based booster to fortify lawn strength through autumn months and set it up for luxurious growth arrivals during spring. This custom-blended lawn fertilizer feeding process yields a lush, green lawn, combining all your feeding and weeding into one easy application.

Key Benefits

WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food is specially formulated for grass in the fall. Each application has several key features:

• Promotes Strong Roots: It encourages root development, advocating focus on root health rather than top growth. Deep roots help grass to take up more nutrients and water, tolerate drought, and recover more quickly from environmental stress.
• Repairs Summer Damage: Summers can be tough on your lawn; heat, drought, foot traffic, or anything that puts stress on a lawn can be repaired. Scotts WinterGuard feeds to build strong, deep roots for a better lawn next spring.
• Greener Spring: It's unlike traditional fertilizers; it prepares greener grass for next year. The grass stores up nutrients over the winter to meet this demand, and the lawn comes back greener and healthier when temperatures warm up.
• Balanced Nutrient Formula:  Balanced mix of slow-release nitrogen, phosphate, and potash for all three years and healthy growth in autumn. This promotes increased root growth at the expense of blades.

How It Works

The secret to the success of Scott's WinterGuard is the seasonal timing. The granules dissolve with moisture, so they flow directly to the soil. Roots are stimulated to take up those nutrients and use them to continue growing stronger and to stock up for winter. The grass is hardier. While a dormant lawn is not actively growing, it remains healthy. During the winter months, the lawn simply refuses to die, and in the spring comes back with increased vigor and density.

Application Guidelines

Scotts makes it easy and efficient to get the results you want. The best result will come from proper use.

• Timing: Use in late summer through fall, usually September to November, before the ground freezes.
• Preparation: Mow the lawn to its usual height, clearing heavy leaves before spreading.
• Method: Use a Scotts spreader (from broadcast to drop to handheld) for even feeding.
• Watering: Light water will help the application to settle in and activate.
• Frequency: Generally, one fall application is adequate because of its slow-release format

Suitable for All Grass Types

One of the greatest features that Scotts WinterGuard offers is that it’s completely versatile. Formulated for use on cool-season and warm-season grasses, such as Kentucky bluegrass, ryegrass, fescues, Bermuda, zoysia, and St. Augustine. This makes it an adaptable choice for homeowners in any region.

Coverage

The 12M bag covers a large area, providing up to 12,000 square feet of coverage. It is perfect for medium to large lawns, as you will be getting the job done without multiple bags or applications.

Environment Friendly

WinterGuard was developed by Scotts to reduce environmental impact. The slow-release formula reduces runoff and leaching, which keeps nutrients in the soil, where grass needs them the most. It also helps promote a deeper root system of trace elements that are critical to plant development and overall lawn health, by creating more soil stability, retaining water, and controlling erosion.

Summary

Scotts 12M Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food is more than just a fertilizer. It is a comprehensive fall lawn care solution. By focusing on root development, repairing summer damage, and storing nutrients for winter, it ensures lawns re-emerge stronger and greener in spring. With its ease of use, wide coverage, and proven results, this product remains a trusted choice for homeowners committed to maintaining healthy, vibrant lawns year-round.