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Customer Reviews for Scotts Turf Builder 14.29 lbs. 5,000 sq. ft. Weed and Feed, Weed Killer Plus Dry Lawn Fertilizer

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Model #25006A

Store SKU #1001082441

  • Combination weed killer and lawn fertilizer
  • Controls clover, dandelion, plantain, and other listed weeds
  • One 14.29 lb. bag covers 5,000 sq. ft.

Customer Reviews

  • 3.8
    out of 9,020 reviews
  • 71% recommend this product
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Killed most of my yard, fertilized every weed
I bought and put this product out 4 weeks ago when the temperature here was 68 degrees for a straight week. Against my better judgement I used exactly what the bag told me to on the spreader setting that the bag also told me to. Within 7 days, most of my Bermuda had browned out and died. The weeds however, flourished. It was as if I just fertilized them. When I put it down, maybe a quarter of my yard had spring weeds. Now, Id say 4/5 of my yard is covered in weeds and still spreading. I have worked my butt for 2 years to build my yard up the way it was. Now, because I chose a trusted product from a trusted company, it was all wasted. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!
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Response from Customer CareApr 7, 2023
We are concerned to hear this regarding Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed 3. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
    Ive been very pleased with the results
    Ive been used Scotts weed and feed every spring for over 5 years. It is very helpful for preventing weeds all summer.
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      Did not kill Clover
      5 monthly applications did not kill the clover Did kill some weeks but not all
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      Response from Customer CareMar 12, 2023
      We apologize that you've had a poor experience with our Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed 3. We want you to be confident in our products and would like to go over the details of our product guarantee with you. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 888-270-3714 for assistance.
        Grows weeds instead of lawn
        I bought this to feed my Bermuda lawn and get rid of a few weeds I had. However, 3 weeks after applying/spreading it (Followed the exact instructions on the package), it has completely promoted and spread weed growth all over my lawn. I had a few weeds before ever applying Scott’s and now I have them everywhere. Now I have to spend more money rectifying this mess. Please avoid this product for your lawns sake, Scott’s quality has substantially decreased. I have attach picture as proof.
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        Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesFeb 13, 2023
        We're sorry to read about your disappointment with Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed 3 and appreciate your feedback.

        Weeds may temporarily appear healthier and greener after an application of a weed control. The active ingredients trigger uncontrolled plant growth that causes weeds listed on the label to die.
        The weeds begin to curl and yellow a few days after the application due to this excessive growth. The weeds will die within 2-4 weeks.

        We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 877-220-3089 if we can further assist. Scotts
          2 found this review helpful
          BE VERY CAREFUL!
          Make sure the temprature doesnt get close to 90 degrees at any time of the following days, or it will dusroy your grass. The one thing it doesnt discuss how white car, white planter boxes and light color pool cool decking, becomes a Solar Deathray when the sun is added to the mix.
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          Response from Consumer ServicesSep 14, 2022
          We're sorry to hear this happened after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed and we'd like to help. Reach out to us at 888-270-3714 for further assistance.
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            1 found this review helpful
            Terrible unless you want more weeds galore!
            I'm in north Texas and put down Scotts Weed and Feed 3 weeks ago. I now have more flourishing weeds in my yard than grass. Probably won't be using this product anymore unfortunately.
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            Response from Consumer ServicesAug 26, 2022
            We're sorry Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed didn't control the weeds as expected and appreciate your feedback. For best results, temperatures should be consistently between 60-90 degrees. Contact us here for assistance with our product guarantee: https://www.scotts.com/en-us/help-center
              Horrible results
              This photo shows my dissatisfaction and disappointment. I used it exactly as instructed with a Scott’s spreader. This is the second time I have applied with horrible results. After the first failure last year I thought I would try again this year. I think it made my lawn worse! After two trials, separate years no way will I use their product again. Way to expensive and not effective!
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                11 found this review helpful
                Terrible!!! It burned my lawn except for the weeds
                I bought this last week because Scotts is suppose to be a name you can trust. It burned my lawn and kept all of the weeds. I put it down and watered immediately. I will never buy Scotts again!
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                Response from Consumer ServicesAug 5, 2022
                Phil, we're sorry to hear this happened after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed and appreciate your feedback. We'd like to gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee. Please reach out to us at 888-270-3714.
                  When does the “feed” kick in?
                  I used this and it did a great job of killing the weed patches on my lawn. It’s been three weeks and I still have multiple patches on my lawn. Am I missing something???
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                  Response from Consumer ServicesAug 5, 2022
                  Tico, we're sorry you didn't get the results you expected after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. This product will feed existing grass but will not cause new grass to grow. We recommend using a bare spot repair product like EZ Seed to fill in bare spots. Reach out to us here for assistance with our product guarantee: https://www.scotts.com/en-us/help-center
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                    It helps control weeds as long as you use it right. I’ve been using Scott‘s products for years and people wanna know what I do to my lawn to make it so green and weed free.
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                    Liquid turf builder
                    I bought a bottle of the liquid turf builder, sprayed it on my back lawn and it killed it. I have pictures comparing my front lawn and my back lawn. I did not apply it to the front.
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                    Response from Consumer ServicesJul 5, 2022
                    Donnie81, we're sorry to hear this happened after using Scotts Liquid Turf Builder and we'd like to help. Reach out to us at 888-270-3714 so we can gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee.
                      Burning
                      Saw some of the reviews in regards to the burning that it does to the lawn. Thought I would try it still as I had quite a bit of clover. Made sure to follow instructions to a T. Well…still burned my grass. So deflating when you work to put so much into your yard. Would recommend something else for clover and weed removal.
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                      Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJul 2, 2022
                      We are concerned to hear about your experience with Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed 3. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                        1 found this review helpful
                        Do not buy this product.
                        Before giving it a try with this product. My lawn was green and in a decent shape except those clovers that kept popping randomly on my lawn. There are good and bad reviews on this product. I decided to give it a try. Oh boy, I followed every single detail on the instruction. The next day after I applied this product, my grass turned brown in different spots. The majority of the clovers are still healthy. When they said guaranteed or money back .... will they compensate for the damage? Prob not
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                        Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJun 27, 2022
                        We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                          3 found this review helpful
                          Dryed up my yard
                          My yard is really dry haves aloot of burnt spots.i do not recommend.
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                          Response from Scotts Consumer ServicesJun 25, 2022
                          We are concerned to hear this. We would like the opportunity to gather some additional information and offer assistance. Please reach out to our Consumer Services team at 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                            3 found this review helpful
                            Meh…
                            I had high expectations for this, honestly. Back in late April my lawn here in MA was popping up dandelions so I was thinking I should apply this. I try to read and follow directions as best I can, as opposed to some people who don’t and then they wonder why their product didn’t work. I mowed and bagged a day before the rain around the start of May, thinking it will have a better chance at hitting the weeds if the grass is shorter and no clippings interfering. The temperature range may not have been optimal as per the directions because of the yoyo-like temperatures being cool in the 40s in morning but 70s by late day. But I applied after the rain and let it sit, doing nothing to my lawn until after it rained maybe 5 days later to not disturb it. I was pleasantly surprised that there was little to no trace of any dandelions popping up after the first day and after the second day haven’t seen one since - that’s good. But the clover and most of the other weeds in my lawn didn’t appear to be affected - that’s bad. I gave it the benefit of the doubt and figured maybe the cooler temps played a factor and waited the 30 days to repeat the strategy to hopefully nuke all the other weeds and clover that were unaffected but this time in the appropriate temps. Sadly, it doesn’t really appear that it was working as I had hoped. It’s been about a couple weeks since applying the second serving and it says to only apply up to twice a year, and I don’t really see any signs of them dying off, so… I guess I’m stuck with all the unwanted clover and other weeds in my yard? Unfortunately I disposed of my receipt along with about 20 other receipts cluttering up my workspace so I don’t know if I can take advantage of the money-back guarantee or not. From my experience, if you only care about a green lawn visually from a distance, it works great for destroying dandelions. But if you’re walking around your lawn and don’t want those nasty weeds in it, this didn’t make the grade. For this product, I say “Meh…”
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                            Response from Consumer ServicesJun 24, 2022
                            Thank you for your feedback on Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. For best results, day and nighttime temperatures should be consistently between 60-90 degrees. Reach out to us here if we can assist you further: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
                              Heed the warnings!
                              I bought this after reading both good and negative reviews. The negative reviews all report that this product can burn the grass even after following all directions perfectly. Nevertheless, I've had good results from Scotts products and decided to go ahead, but with caution. I also followed the directions to a "T". After 3 days of rain storms this week, I got out about 7 am on Friday morning and broadcast this onto my lawn at the rate of 3.5 as instructed. I could tell that the pellets were sticking to the still wet grass as they were supposed to do. Then, 6 hours later - approx. 3 pm the same day - I took a good look at my grass and saw that some of it was burning. It was worse where my broadcast lines overlapped a little. I could clearly see the white pellets still sitting on the GRASS. I then knew that I had made a mistake in using this product and should have heeded the warnings of so many others who had their grass burned. To try and stop the burning, I grabbed the hose and watered it in by hand. I made sure that I had the hose nozzle on high enough to push the granules down into the ground. I have now watered my lawn by hand for 3 consecutive days. I can clearly see where it's burned and it may be ruined - time will tell. I would NOT recommend this product. Even if you disregard the recommended rate of broadcast and lower it by half, you may still have problems. It's not worth it. Scotts really needs to correct this formula.
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                              Response from Consumer ServicesJun 6, 2022
                              We're sorry to hear this happened and we'd like to help. Please reach out to us at 888-270-3714 so we can gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee.
                                This product sucks
                                I bought this product 2 weeks ago . Used it like it instructed. I put it down after a rain. A week later the weeds are still there and the grass is dead. Brown patches everywhere. I had purchased the scotts Gass seed and it came up beautifully. I wanted to take out some clover and broad leaf weeds. I will not buy scotts again. Unfortunately I didn't keep the receipts so I can get a refund. Buy something else for your yard. Wish I could give negative stars
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                                Response from Consumer ServicesJun 6, 2022
                                Bowie, we're sorry to hear this happened after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. This product should not be applied to new grass until it has grown enough to be mowed at least 4 times. Reach out to us here for assistance with our product guarantee: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
                                  Thick ,Green , and Weed Free!
                                  I use Scott's all season long. My lawn is weed free, thick, and fully green.
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                                  • Verified Purchase
                                  Green and lush lawn neighbors asked if i had a lawn care service.
                                  works as advertised when placed on wet grass and followed directions. killed clover ,dandelion and unwanted weeds.
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                                  • Verified Purchase
                                  • Recommended
                                  2 found this review helpful
                                  Terrible
                                  I bought this in April and used a spreader. My lawn hasn’t yet recovered from a bad fertilizer burn. I wouldn’t recommend this fertilizer.
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                                  Response from Consumer ServicesJun 11, 2022
                                  Jerry15, we're sorry to hear this happened after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. We'd like to gather some additional information and assist you with our product guarantee. Please reach out to us at 888-270-3714.
                                    Very disappointed. Actually hit the yard twice due to...
                                    Very disappointed. Actually hit the yard twice due to unexpected rain the first time, and none of dandelions died.
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                                    • Verified Purchase
                                    1 found this review helpful
                                    Great product overall
                                    Great product overall but had a lot of clumps that kept stopping up my spreader causing some uneven spread. .
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                                    • Verified Purchase
                                    2nd year using this product ... Results are good...
                                    2nd year using this product ... Results are good
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                                    2 found this review helpful
                                    Super Green and Thick
                                    Been Using This For Over 15 Years Great Stuff but Weed Killer getting Weaker It Killed a lot of Clovers But The Lingering Ones Are Driving Me KRAZY
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                                    Response from ScottsCustomerCareMay 8, 2022
                                    We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience, please call 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                                      • Recommended
                                      1 found this review helpful
                                      Great product at great price. I have the best lawn in my subdivision. :)
                                      Caught this on sale and worked great. Just follow instructions and apply to wet lawn.
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                                      • Recommended
                                      1 found this review helpful
                                      I have used this product for years. I have the...
                                      I have used this product for years. I have the nicest looking yard and it doesn’t come by accident. It takes a little work. But you need to start with products that work. This product kills the weeds and feeds my yard.
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                                      Money threw away
                                      Use a spreder spread the fertilizer; next day the danderlions grew brighter n yellower.
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                                      Response from ScottsCustomerCareApr 26, 2022
                                      We’re sorry you had this frustrating experience. Weeds may temporarily appear healthier and greener after an application of weed control. The active ingredients trigger uncontrolled plant growth that causes weeds listed on the label to die. We’d like to get some additional information and fill you in on our product guarantee. Please call us at 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
                                        Does not do a thing
                                        I bought this and put it on my lawn 2 weeks ago. It has not killed a single weed. We have always used Scott's weed and feed and it worked great. Not any more. Must have changed something
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                                        Response from Consumer ServicesJun 27, 2022
                                        We're sorry to hear you didn't get the results you expected after using Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed. It can take up to 4 weeks for this product to control listed weeds. For best results, temperatures should be consistently between 60-90 degrees. Contact us here for assistance with our product guarantee: https://tinyurl.com/y8nvfsca
                                          It is not work solve the weeds For 3...
                                          It is not work solve the weeds For 3 days ago.
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                                          Response from ScottsCustomerCareApr 15, 2022
                                          We are sorry to hear about your experience with The weeds may temporarily appear healthier and greener after application as the active ingredients trigger uncontrolled plant growth which causes weeds listed on the label to die. However, the weeds should be controlled in a 2 to 4 week period. We’d like to get some additional information and fill you in on our product guarantee. Please call us at 877-220-3089 for assistance. Scotts
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