Scotts Lawn Pro Step 1 for Seeding Starter Fertilizer Plus Crabgrass Preventer allows early season grass seeding while preventing crabgrass growth. One application keeps annual grassy weeds from invading while delivering a full feeding of Scotts Starter Fertilizer for faster, stronger turf establishment. Each All-in-One particle delivers timed-release nitrogen phosphorus and potassium for even, consistent feeding of new grass plants and a protective barrier to prevent emergence of grass weeds. Won't burn lawn – even new seedlings. Size: 5,000 sq. ft. coverage.

How to Use:

• For best results, use a Scotts spreader set to the indicated label setting before application.
• Apply to the seedbed after seeding. Before applying the product, lightly cover the seeds with about 1/4 inch of soil. To obtain expected results, product must be watered-in lightly into the soil immediately after application to place it in the zone where it can be active against sprouting weeds.
• Apply this product after seeding and water with gentle spray.

When to Apply:

• Apply to prevent crabgrass, barnyardgrass and foxtail and to seed your lawn at the same time.
• Apply in the Spring as the first step in the Scotts Lawn Pro Annual Lawn Care Program.

Where to Use:

• For use on new lawn planting or seeding into thin or established turf — except where seeding or sprigging bermudagrass, bentgrass, St. Augustinegrass, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, and bahiagrass.

Where Not to Use:

• Where seeding or sprigging bermudagrass, bentgrass, St. Augustinegrass, centipedegrass, zoysiagrass, and bahiagrass.
• Cautions Reminder: Do not use on lawns of bentgrass, bermudagrass, zoysiagrass, centipedegrass, St. Augustinegrass, bahiagrass or on dichondra or similar ground covers.
• Do not rake or aerify after application.