Does Scotts Fertilizer Really Work....See The Results

In this video i decided to put Scotts Fertilizer to the test! I used Scotts Max Green for the first time ever and i did before and after updates throughout the process. If your contemplating using just any cheap fertilizer vs. Scotts, watch this video, and maybe it'll change your decision. Thanks for taking the time to watch!!
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[@ppen62]

Great video man ! I been a user for about 4 years and always had excellent results. Many times my neighbors have asked how I manage get my grass like that. No joke they have.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Awesome, glad you liked it👍👍 I live in south Texas and its hard to keep grass green in summer because it so hot. Fertilizing has helped me a ton to strengthen my grass during spring so it stands a chance during the blazing summer temps!!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Go for it, I'm about to put it on my yard again next week!!

[@Nathan-ho7vr]

That's a broadcast spreader you have. A drop spreader has to be used like a lawn mower. You may be able to get the same results using a much lower setting (I think the bag says 4.something)

[@REALmarktheshark]

Ya I know, I messed up and said drop instead of broadcast. It's been mentioned a couple times further back in the comments. Thanks for watching👍

[@igorthelawnguy79]

Usually when ur using Scott’s fertilizer recommended 3 1/2-4

[@gregoryjones1967]

WOW! Just purchased 10 - 33.75 Lb. bags at my local Lowes for $9.19 each on clearance down from $45.98 each. 337.5 Lbs. for 100 bucks. What a steal!!!!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Big time, I need to start looking for some more for this spring too

[@Jeff-mi3oc]

A year old video.. like the before and after progression pics! Couple things, First I noticed you put the spreader setting for 7 that is for a drop spreader. The first setting is for broadcast spreader like the one you used which calls for 3 1/3-3 3/4. Also it's Scott's Green Max :)

[@REALmarktheshark]

Well I can't say im perfect, and this was the first time I used this product. All I know is that it worked very well. I would use it again this year if I could but I can't find it locally. Also Green Max, Max Green, Potato, Pototo😜

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@JohnYoga as long as you water it, it shouldn't burn the grass👍

[@LOWkenshin]

Yeah man this stuff is magical. I use it on my cool season grass up here in Ontario, Canada. We have a lot of restrictions on lawn products and this is one of the few ways we're able to get Iron on our lawns. Gives it a nice pop!

[@REALmarktheshark]

That's awesome, I totally agree. I had to order it on Amazon this year because my local Walmart doesn't carry it anymore.

[@dmars6064]

I’m glad you made this video . I was searching this product to see if it works .. I have Bermuda grass so hopefully I see the same results ! Thanks M.A.L !! ;)

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yea buddy!!

[@igorthelawnguy79]

Let me know how it works

[@dobermanpac1064]

Scotts works just fine if you follow the application instructions. I’ve been using Scotts for 10 yrs now. I have the best lawn on the street. No brag, just fact.., my neighbors tell me so. 👍👍

[@REALmarktheshark]

I totally agree. My yard is usually one of the better ones on the street too lol. Thanks for watching.

[@00Recoil]

Love the before and after pictures. Thanks for the video.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes, the difference is amazing!! Thanks for watching

[@Chris351971]

just came across this. I used the max green first time this year at half rate application my grass didn't grow as fast but still got the good greening results

[@REALmarktheshark]

That's good to hear. Ya try full application on the next go around and see if it grows a bit faster

[@vincenzocox9324]

Thank you so much for the time and effort you put into this video. This is the BEST video I've seen on this product! Well done sir. I am set to put it on my yard today!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Hey I appreciate it. Thank for the kind words. I've actually been trying to find the Max Green at Walmart this year but they're stocked with the Triple Action instead.

[@REALmarktheshark]

@Vicenzo, did you end up spreading it, how were the results?

[@lt1894]

Appreciate the video. The follow ups are great. Thank you

[@REALmarktheshark]

Of course, thanks for watching👍

[@greenpea9412]

Same thing happened to the tree in the video. It's early Spring so that was going to happen with or without fertilizer. Go mild early Spring but feed well in the Fall. Scott's is a brand and all brand work when used properly.

[@REALmarktheshark]

That poor oak tree gets hammered by the wind every year but it always comes back every spring.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Also my neighbor didn't fertilize and my grass looked 1000 times better than his, so it definitely helped

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Looking a lot better! Good job.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Thanks👍

[@sylviarosario6503]

AMAZING transformation. Tx for sharing. I am definitely going to try out this product!!!!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes it was, thank you for watching!👍

[@williamgrayson4181]

Yes it does and I use it all the time I love it. Scott's products are good been using them for years with no problem and I use Coop poop for in between fertilizing

[@REALmarktheshark]

Right on man, thanks for watching👍

[@randystallings3567]

Great job I’m gonna get some today

[@Ice_48]

Perfect video man. That was awesome.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Glad I could help👍

[@sylviarosario6503]

Amazing video. I love how you showed the transition. Tx for sharing.

[@REALmarktheshark]

No problem, thanks for watching

[@garrison8215]

Wow, looks Good.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Appreciate it, I'm a believer in this particular fertilizer line that Scotts has.

[@michaelcampbell8738]

I used it 4 days ago it made huge difference!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Nice, did you water the crap out of it, or just the day you used it?

[@michaelcampbell8738]

No just mother nature

[@gregoryjones1967]

Gonna be GREEN at my place next spring!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Heck ya man👍

[@Backup4190]

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful! I appreciate you showing us step by step how it worked! Awesome video!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Your welcome, thanks for watching!

[@dav1979brar]

I liked your video.... Straight to the point ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🇨🇦

[@REALmarktheshark]

Thank you very much...thanks for watching👍

[@INFIDEL912]

Scotts is no joke the best and the cheapest fertilizer, and the crabgrass preventer with halts is the best product on the market, I’ve tried the rest and was disappointed every time!

[@REALmarktheshark]

I agree. The weed n feed works pretty well too. I haven't tried the crabgrass preventer yet although I should. I usually just pull em out lol

[@chrisenns7910]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@REALmarktheshark]

Thank you!! Thanks for watching.👍

[@chrish.7727]

Great video. Cant wait to cut and fertilize my lawn Friday!!!!!!!!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Go for it! Let me know how it turns out👍

[@mml1224]

great vid, chemicals rock!....... hey on the 21 days edit, you could ve mentioned how much rain came between that time? to give us an idea, thanks!

[@REALmarktheshark]

So it rained for sure on day 3 which is why I did my update on day 4. Then if I remember correctly it rained about an inch sometime between the 11-14th day. It's crazy what rain water can do over as opposed to tap!👍 Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@CA-gk1bl]

Great video I appreciate the review. I think you could get better results if you got rid of the thatch build up. I could see the brown underneath your grass canopy. I have bermuda and had to scalp really low then I aerated it. It helped tremendously. Now I can mow low and it looks nice. I know you don't have bermuda but thatch in cool season grass cloud's out alot of that green. By the way I will give Scott's Max Green a try!!

[@REALmarktheshark]

I used to bag up the thatch everytime I mowed, but then when it got thick I couldn't make one pass without having to stop and dump the bag lol. It took me so long to mow so I just started mulching it. I actually just bought 2 bags of the Max off amazon ( my walmart doesn't carry it anymore). So I plan to fertilize this week and do another video👍 Thanks for watching too!!!

[@Kim-ek7xy]

Your tree looks a lot healthier too. I see a big difference.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Ya it does, that poor oak tree gets hammered by the wind

[@getrightorgetleft7542]

Nic video.. I purchased mine from Lowe’s. I put it down today. Wish me luck! 🤞🏽

[@REALmarktheshark]

Good luck!!👍. Let me know how it goes after a about a week!

[@michaelmc5887]

Yes I applied last night and didn’t check the measurements! Omg. I think I applied too much! I am praying that it doesn’t torch my lawn. Please help!

[@getrightorgetleft7542]

@@michaelmc5887 it should not torch your lawn.

[@michaelmc5887]

How much should I be watering? Morning and evening?

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@michaelmc5887 so I'd say it kinda depends on where u live. I'm in south texas and it's already pushing 100 degrees. So I like to water every other day in the early morning before the sun comes up, for about 45 mins. If you live somewhere that's not so hot yet, I would back off on the frequency. If you just put the fertilizer down I would definately water it in as soon as you can.

[@dieselxdan]

looking good man..... good job buddy

[@REALmarktheshark]

Thanks, much appreciated!!

[@robbiegolding1831]

That's not a drop spreader bro, you have a broadcast model

[@dwanmccoy9142]

Amazing

[@EastCoastReefer]

Great convincing video. Thank you 🙏

[@REALmarktheshark]

Hey I appreciate it👍, thanks for watching!!

[@webeducation]

Looks like you have St. Aug grass. The ratio should be 2-0-1 or 1-0-1 according to both Texas A&M and UF. Except when heading into summer. Last fert before summer should be nitrogen only. During the summer , Scott's lawn response 0-0-4 with micronutrients and iron is a good choice. Scotts fert is like McDonalds. Will fill you up now, but over time lack of nutrients will start to show.

[@REALmarktheshark]

I usually just do the initial fertilizing in spring. My grass would be too thick if I fertilized in summertime also. It's a small yard so it's pretty easy to manage👍

[@worldpeace5853]

It’s rotary spreader to be precise. Drop spreader is different. How much fertilizer did you put? What’s the area? Good video.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Ya I realized later on that I messed up and said drop spreader instead of broadcast spreader. I ended up using about 3/4 of the bag. I'm not too sure on the exact area of my yard, but it's not a big yard. I definately used a little more than the recommended dose, but that's just the kinda person I am😁. Thanks again!!

[@michaelmc5887]

Ok well that’s good to know. I think I over applied last night and I am paranoid that it will torch my lawn. Ughh

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@michaelmc5887 keep watering it, I should be ok👍

[@dwanmccoy9142]

Wow

[@RaineyPowerTraining]

Dang! Impressive

[@REALmarktheshark]

Thank you, stuff works well👍

[@bullmoose6739]

It has iron. I buy this when I can’t find milorganite.

[@Donefore]

You used a rotary spreader with the drop spreader settings just fyi. This likely put down double the amount of product.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Ya I quoted wrong in the video. I purposely put down more than the bag recommended

[@michaelspryjr.794]

After you apply the fertilizer, how often do you water the lawn? Everyday? Once a week?

[@REALmarktheshark]

Kinda depends on where you live. I'm in south TX where it's 100 deg all summer long so I water about 3 times a week for 45 min each before the sun comes up! If you're in an area where it's not as hot maybe only twice a week. But it's best to water early morning because the sun can bake off what the grass doesn't absorb. Watering in evenings, can cause too much moisture to sit on your yard and cause fungus.

[@BlackjackJoe21]

You have a rotary spreader, setting should have been 3 1/4

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes, that has been established👍

[@brandyray51]

great video im in texas as well ! thanks for the video i used it a week ago.do you have st Augustine grass?

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes I sure do. I like St .Augustine because of it's drought resistance. Thanks again for watching👍

[@Sagacious3237]

Is it just me, but it actually looked greener at 21 days than 45 days. But thank you for the video.

[@REALmarktheshark]

It was at it's greenest at 21 days. It's hard to tell from the pic but it got thicker from the 21-45 period. Plus with south tx heat, it's hard to maintain that kind of green when it's close to 100deg outside🥵

[@Sagacious3237]

@@REALmarktheshark 👌

[@ThinkBeFree99]

Wow! Great results! Congratsd How would one take care of those stubborn patchy spots to match the resrof the beautiful lawn?

[@REALmarktheshark]

If it's just grass that needs to fill in, it will eventually fill in as you fertilize and the grass grows thicker.

[@davidwysocki143]

Your spreader is not a drop spreader. You have a broadcast spreader. They are also called a rotary spreader. Different spreader settings for the different spreaders.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Ya I screwed up on my wording...I've addressed a ton of comments about it already lol🤦‍♂️

[@mrcrowley2737]

Good video!!!’

[@REALmarktheshark]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@shelleydiaz1427]

👌

[@angelaprater2679]

John here it seem to me the best darkness green was the 21 day look.

[@REALmarktheshark]

It definately maintained it's greenest at 21 days. Its hard to tell but it just got thicker throughout those 45 days

[@iceman846]

It’s called nitrogen folks

[@uf1978]

Scotts products work! You pay a little more but well worth it.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes I agree👍

[@bluebellsy7036]

What will happen if you re-apply the fertilizer before the allotted 6 weeks? Will it burn the grass even if watered frequently?

[@REALmarktheshark]

Good question, I'm not quite sure on that. Did you not apply enough the first time around? Or did you not see any noticable results?

[@chuyalmaraz578]

Didn’t work for me. Felt like I burned 110 bucks no results at all. Penington Ironite 1-0-1 it was the right product to buy in my case, It made my lawn very nice and SUPER green in 2 days and it just keep getting better.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Weird, what kind of spreader did you use and how often did you water? I've used ironite before several years back but I stay away from it now because it stained my concrete with poop color rust streaks haha.

[@chuyalmaraz578]

Mark's Adventures I have Rotary Scott’s Pro Edge Guard, the Edge guard works very well and it is a great feature to protect pellet drops on to concrete and marks very well your green territory with your neighbor’s lawn, I put down 5 bags of Ironite on a 22,000 sq of lawn then I use my 2cycle blower to push any excess material away from concrete side walk and drive way. I immediately water the lawn not for long. I just wanted the Ironite to settled on the ground, my Kentucky Blue grass looks fantastic. I have some bend grass poa annua and poa trivialis invading few spots, I am going to hit it with Tenacity crab grass killer Tenacity is the only product that kills poa and bend grasses I water my lawn once a day in the morning 7:00 am I did it at night and overnight few years back but the lawn developed fungus,, they look like white or red rings in the grass. Good Luck!

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@chuyalmaraz578 oh ok I'll have to look into that spreader. Blue grass wouldn't survive where I live. The standard grass around here is St.Augustine, with coastal burmuda mixed in. Ugh crabgrass, I have yet to find anything that even comes close to preventing/killing it. I usually just pull it but it's a pain in the ass. Yes I always recommend to people to never water evenings because of yard fungus. I learned the hard way several years ago.

[@jriley4033]

@@REALmarktheshark For the crabgrass, you might wanna try Scotts Crabgrass and Weed Preventer. I'm in a southern coastal area too, and we had some spots in our yard that crabgrass would notoriously take over in late spring and throughout the summer. Did some research and came across that product. Put it down in April this year, before the temp started hitting 80 consistently. It's the end of July now and no crabgrass at all. It normally would be thick and hearty in certain areas of the yard and would keep the desirable grass from growing. Note that it's a preventer, so it has to be put down before you start to see the crabgrass and acts as a barrier to prevent it from growing. So it doesn't kill the crabgrass once its grown. So in other words, it might be too late to put it down now (at the time of my writing this), but it's something you can try early spring of next year. And to protect your grass, I'd be sure to only put down the recommended amount. Hope that helps.

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@jriley4033 oh heck ya, I'll have to look into that for next year. Luckily my yard is about 95% crabgrass free but the neighbor's yard isnt and I don't want his to travel over into my yard. Thanks for the heads up👍

[@riigos7089]

For the scotts green max, you did more than the recommend use? It didn’t burn your grass or any negatives? I have 1000 sqft area and doesn’t seem like it’s enough with the recommended application so thinking of doing more.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes I used a little more than recommended. It did not burn my grass one bit. I have St. Augustine grass. Not sure what kind of effect it has on other types of grass, but watering it should do the trick.

[@delara7]

Omg I just did the same thing u did. Used 7 instead of 3! Used a whole bag on a 1k space. I freaked out the next day and been watering 1-2hrs the last 4days! Im expecting the worse burns so Idk. So yours didnt burn?? Wow!

[@DaMidnitezorro]

Did you measure before you put it down

[@REALmarktheshark]

Not really, I guesstimated and just set my spreader setting.

[@karbs76]

You sure that wasn’t a broadcast spreader you used? You said drop spreader.

[@REALmarktheshark]

I thought it was called a drop spreader. It's the one I used In the video. Is it called a broadcast spreader?

[@bipi4363]

@@REALmarktheshark Yes, broadcast spreader.

[@KZ-do6il]

Im in ohio and have Kentucky bluegrass will this work ? Just spread and water thats it ?

[@REALmarktheshark]

I have St. Augustine, but it says it will work on any grass type, so should be good. Yes just spread it and water it in right after.👍

[@ianmackenzie686]

For the price, scotts products do a decent job.

[@REALmarktheshark]

I agree with you!👍 I usually use them every year and had good results.

[@soxredsox]

i put this and it yellowed my grass almost like it dried out :(

[@REALmarktheshark]

Did you water in after applying it? If so, what time of the day are you watering?

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@JohnYoga be careful not to apply right before a heavy rain because it could just wash the fertilizer out and it won't have a chance to take affect on the grass. I'd say 3 days out. I've learned the hard way about 5 years ago. I fertized, I didn't check the weather, and that night it rained hard all night and all my fertilizer I had just used was wasted 😞

[@jimdenaro9797]

Where can I buy this product at?

[@REALmarktheshark]

I actually bought mine this year on Amazon👍👍

[@fennkell]

aerate and de thatch every fall

[@RonBurgundy209]

How many sq. ft. is your yard?

[@REALmarktheshark]

It's not very big. If I had to guess, I would say maybe 500 total between the main yard, front strip between the street and side walk, and the side strip.

[@dawkinss2422]

If you are using the whole bag and you don’t need the whole bag, you are doing it wrong. Don’t blame Scott. Small yards are easy to keep up. FYI.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Your entitled to your opinion, I just like to use the amount I like to use. And yes, small yards are easy to take care of which is why I own one.

[@dawkinss2422]

Mark's Adventures lol wish I had one 👊🏾

[@Whatthemess]

Did you cut grass first?

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes I sure did. Then watered immediately after I fertilized

[@Whatthemess]

@@REALmarktheshark thanks

[@Semaj.18272]

Did U use weed and feed as well ?

[@REALmarktheshark]

I would wait several weeks before putting any other fertilizer down. If I were to use weed and feed, I'd put it down in early spring when weeds start to sprout. But I live in south TX when it starts getting warm around late Feb/early March.

[@Semaj.18272]

@@REALmarktheshark so atm it’s spring for us here in Australia spring is September And I wanna use a fertiliser I never used anything on it snd neglected it . What do you recommend I would appreciate it if you answer thank you so much

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@Semaj.18272 oh ok I see. So if your yard is established but you have a bunch of weeds, I would go with some weed and feed. I would then wait about a month and then you could put something down like the Green Max.

[@Semaj.18272]

@@REALmarktheshark perfect thank you bro

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@Semaj.18272 no problem👍

[@lynlalalala]

You're using a broadcast spreader; not a drop spreader, fyi.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes I know, it's been address already. Thanks for watching👍😁

[@karbs76]

Best ever?

[@REALmarktheshark]

I like it!!...I'll be applying again next spring.

[@blakematrix3070]

How often did you water your lawn???

[@REALmarktheshark]

I water every other day for about 45 minutes in the mornings only. I also live in South Texas where it's close to 100 degrees from May to Sept lol. Depending on where you live, you may wanna back the frequency to maybe every 2 or 3 days👍

[@edgarguerra9412]

Bro that is not a drop spreader, is a broadcast spreader.

[@REALmarktheshark]

Ya that's been address a few times in the previous comments. I made a mistake on that👍

[@edgarguerra9412]

@@REALmarktheshark well I didn't read your previous comments, I was just saying. But if you don't want more people to continue to comment the same thing over and over again I suggest deleting your ignorant video because it's going to keep on happening buddy👍

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@edgarguerra9412 ya I really dont care what you think, move along buddy👍

[@itsjustmyopinion9630]

Njce

[@380stroker]

45 days? Yikes

[@jasondonegan2459]

What kind of grass is that?

[@REALmarktheshark]

St. Augustine

[@jasondonegan2459]

@@REALmarktheshark I am not too familiar with st Augustine does it grow like Bermuda does. I am have a cool season lawn in the transition zone of TN, and my yard has been looking like it has been losing it's dark green color. How often does the bag say to apply the fertilizer and what seasons?

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@jasondonegan2459 yes it somewhat does. St. Augustine is very drought tolerant and look very nice when it get thick. I live in south Texas where it's 100 degrees from mid may to Sept, so I need something drought resistant. We so have coastal Bermuda that grows naturally, but personally I prefer the St. Augustine. I normally just apply once in Spring(right now is perfect time) and maybe once during summer if it needs it.

[@jasondonegan2459]

@@REALmarktheshark how does this compare to Milo

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@jasondonegan2459 I thought milo was a grain that was grown in fields like millet or sorgham? Is that the milo your thinking of?

[@lalaepp]

After putting this on..did u water ur grass daily?

[@REALmarktheshark]

You can water a little bit in the mornings, but everyday isn't necessary. When you fertilize, just make sure your not expecting a huge rain within a couple day so it doesn't get washed out! Good luck, let me know if you have questions, I'd be glad to help. Im not a professional by any means but I know a few tips here and there. Lol

[@wallyklw5]

thats not a drop spreader

[@REALmarktheshark]

Yes I know, It's a broadcast spreader. If you read the older comments, I addressed that I said the wrong kind of spreader in the video. Thanks for watching though👍

[@whitehousearms8865]

Get rid of the tree or whatever that is.

[@REALmarktheshark]

That's a Burr Oak. It doesn't look good because i filmed this in early spring, but it comes back every year and shades a decent size part of the yard. It's not the best of trees but it's hard to keep trees looking good here because they get beat up by the wind.

[@iceman846]

It’s called nitrogen dummy

[@REALmarktheshark]

Thanks, capitan obvious!! Now go troll some other videos.

[@iceman846]

@@REALmarktheshark you’re a god dam genius mr lawn guy stupid video

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@iceman846 and you can't even spell correctly🤣

[@iceman846]

@@REALmarktheshark should I water it too capitan dip shit

[@REALmarktheshark]

@@iceman846 in your case, nah just let it die out just like your cruel comments.

[@fellpeepzofficial7740]

Good vid!

[@REALmarktheshark]

Thanks👍