I ve used Weed and Feed but it didn t work. Why?
This is a common complaint because weed-and-feed products need certain conditions to be effective. Here are six reasons why it may not have worked. • There was poor contact with weeds. Don t mow immediately before applying. Instead, mow your grass two days before applying Weed and Feed to stimulate growth of weeds. Weed and Feed works best on broadleaf weeds that are actively growing. • The weeds are grassy. Weed and Feed kills broadleaf weeds such as dollarweed, dandelion, and plantain. To control crabgrass and other grassy weeds, use Crabgrass Preventer rather than weed and feed. • The weeds are large and mature. If weeds are not actively growing, the product can t be as effective. For best results, apply early in the growing season while weeds are young and still actively growing. • The weather is too cool or too warm. It s best to use Weed and Feed in spring or fall. Again, this is when weeds are actively growing. When the weather is too cool or too warm, the weeds just sit there,
