Westland 20400353 SafeLawn Child and Pet Friendly Natural Lawn Feed 150 m2, Green, 5.25 kg

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If you’re looking for an all-in-one lawn feed, weed and moss killer then Evergreen’s 4 in 1 Complete Lawn Feed gets my recommendation.

You can use it all year round if desired, but be careful where you open the tub – some customers have mentioned that accidental spillages inside the house left rust-like stains. It’s also advised to keep children and pets away until at least 96 hours after application and watering. Q. The product has quite an odour, is it safe for my children and pets to use the lawn after application?This is an excellent product for giving your lawn a boost of nitrogen when it needs it. However, I wouldn’t use it as my main fertiliser because the Nitrogen content is too high. As a professional groundsman, I have always used granular lawn fertilisers and each season requires a different percentage of Nitrogen, Potassium and Phosphate, as well as other nutrients. In mid-spring (late March to April), when the soil is moist or when rain is expected, you can feed your lawn with a product that contains weed and moss control. It will kill off any moss that’s grown over winter, and help accelerate grass growth after the cold months. Once the weeds are under control, it’s fine to use a lawn feed that solely feeds the grass. Scatter granules evenly over the whole lawn every 3-4 weeks while the grass is growing (February to September).

Also, it’s only meant to be applied twice a year, so I’d apply it in April and September when there’s plenty of moisture and conditions for growth are at their best. It’s easy to apply but needs watering in so if it doesn’t rain, you’ll want to get the sprinklers on.

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However, because it’s a manure-based fertiliser, it can stink a bit. Some batches smell more than others. And although it’s safe for kids and pets, some pets are attracted to the smell and protein content so it’s best to water it in once you’ve applied it. This will eliminate much of the smell.

It’s a 100% natural fertiliser that breaks down into the soil to feed the roots. As the grass becomes stronger your lawn will start to out-compete weeds and moss, and the special friendly bacteria in SafeLawn converts any dead moss and thatch into nutrients, which helps to feed the grass. Westland SafeLawn is for anyone who loves their lawn. But, it’s especially great for anyone with children or pets. If you love your lawn, but you’re put off using chemicals due to safety concerns with children and pets, Westland SafeLawn is the product for you. It is a fertiliser made using only natural ingredients and less iron to reduce the risk of staining and transferring of the product onto hard surfaces. This means children and pets can safely use the lawn after application. It’s designed to be applied once a month to top the grass up with nutrients. Miracle-Gro state that if your lawn is in poor health, apply it every two weeks. If you’re looking for a lawn fertiliser that also does a great job at eliminating pesky weeds and moss, go with Guard-en-Force. A kilo of this stuff will cover (and get rid of) around 500 square metres of moss.

Potassium helps to build plant cells, which means more resistance against diseases and drought, and is best applied in spring or autumn. In the heat of an English summer, the grass won’t be growing – in fact, it’s more likely to be scorched by any fertilisers. Stop feeding your lawn during prolonged dry spells, and once there’s been a good rainfall, wait a few days then feed again. Aim to feed the lawn every six to eight weeks throughout the summer. In autumn, your grass should be fed so it grows at a slow rate and so the roots can be strengthened against the cold. That’s when a specialised autumn feed is needed. You should also rake well during autumn to remove dead grass and weeds.

That said, if you have an ornamental lawn which is purely made up of bents, browntops and fescue grasses, you’ll probably want to avoid using this product so you don’t introduce ryegrass into your lawn.Scotts have developed a high Nitrogen lawn food for spring/summer when grass growth is at its best. They also have a high Potassium autumn/winter food for strong root development to strengthen the lawn against the stresses of winter. Westland SafeLawn builds up the condition of your grass, promoting soil health making it a more stronger, resilient and healthier to outcompete weeds and moss. There is no scorch risk when using SafeLawn too due to its natural mode of action. This means it won’t yellow lawn after application. This product is safe for children and pets, however, it’s good practice to wash hands and skin after use and store all garden products out of reach in a dry, frost-free place. A 7kg bag provides 200m² of lawn coverage, and it should be applied once between April and September when the weeds are actively growing, with a maximum of two applications per year and a gap of at least three months between.