Weed ‘n’ feed… Why you should weed then feed instead.

Weed n Feed sounds like the perfect product…
A two in one lawn care product that identifies the two key areas we usually focus on when caring for our lawns - weeding and fertilising.
Well here at Lawn Solutions Australia we’re here to separate the spin from the facts so you get the right results when looking after your grass.
What is Weed n Feed?
Weed n Feed normally consists of mainly a broadleaf herbicide with some sort of fertiliser component added. So, its primary objecting is to treat weeds.
It generally comes in a bottle which you attach to your hose and spray onto your lawn. The goal being to kill your weeds and to give your lawn a boost at the same time.
Unfortunately, the results aren’t always what you are hoping for.
Herbicide Component
The main active herbicide ingredient in most Weed n Feed products is Dicamba. The rate of Dicamba present in Weed n Feed bottles is very low and isn’t very effective on most broadleaf weeds, hence the very cheap price. You will usually need 2 or 3 applications to get much of a result in most cases.
Dicamba cannot be used on Soft-Leaf buffalo lawns, as it will cause the lawn to die back and turn yellow. This greatly limits the products use in the domestic market as a lot of home lawns in Australia are soft leaf buffalo.
Fertiliser Component
Weed n Feed adds very little nutrient value to the grass. The fertiliser component mainly contains Nitrogen and Iron, which may give the plant a short boost of green colour, but usually contains zero Phosphorus and Potassium, so it does virtually nothing for the root strength and development of the plant. Which means it is hardly a fertiliser at all.
So, in conclusion, weed n feed is not the best solution when undertaking fertilising and weed control on your lawn. By using a weed n feed, you are feeding and treating the weeds at the same time, which isn’t the best way to get the results you are looking for.
Lawn Solutions Australia recommends using a broadleaf herbicide and a lawn fertiliser separately at a later time, in order to ensure that you are using a good quality herbicide and are not feeding the weeds while doing so.
Make sure you use a broadleaf herbicide that is safe to use on your turf variety before application and one that it is effective against the types of weeds you are spraying for.
In most situations it’s recommended to apply the herbicide and wait a week before fertilising the lawn. Some stubborn weeds require a second application of herbicide with specific application information for treatment advised on the product label.
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Some weeds cannot be treated with common broadleaf herbicides and will require identifying in order to ensure the right product and process of eradication is undertaken.
Once the weeds have been treated and are showing signs of die-back, feed the lawn with a slow-release granular fertiliser like Lawn Solutions Fertiliser, which will get the best results for the overall health of your lawn for longer periods of time.
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[@bettertoolatethannever]

Nice one I was going to get a weed n feed, great advice thanks!

[@yeahmate94]

makes sense, the other issue with a weed n feed combo is over-stressing the lawn. Doing them separately lessons the chance of grass dying.

[@AndyParka]

Thank you, this is what I thought

[@RichieRich845]

What can I use for violet it is spreading over my Sir Walter Buffalo lawn? Thanks

[@Brizzler999]

Glad i watched this after i just used weed and feed on my lawn 🤦🤦

[@tomc7018]

awesome video - do you recommend a granular herbicide for use with buffalo?

[@LawnSolutionsAustralia]

Hi Tom, we recommend using a granular fertiliser and liquid herbicides when required. lawnsolutionsaustralia.com.au/shop/default/sir-walter-premium-lawn-fertiliser-10kg.html

[@trooperandcooperale3057]

Those hose connection bottles are the worst. Bet you got wet feet.

[@amandapotter4349]

Yyy