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Review of Scotts Green MAX Southern Lawn Fertilizer
3.90 stars Good Form 173 Reviews
Reviewed on: March 07, 2014 Author: BoolPool.com
Price Range

$20.06-$22.99 (For 5000 Sq Ft.)

Pros & Cons

    Pros

  • This fertilizer really works great
  • Makes grass healthy green color
  • Works well on Bermuda grass, St. Augustine grass
  • Has 5.75 % iron that supplements the lawn
  • Feed the grass to make it more plush
  • Retains moisture and keeps lawn healthy
  • Has essential nutrients for deeper greening in short period of time

    Cons

  • Leaves permanent rust stains on concrete
  • It may clump in the broadcast spreader
Review Summary

This is the summary of consumer reviews for Scotts Green MAX Southern Lawn Fertilizer. The BoolPool rating for this product is Good, with 3.90 stars, and the price range is $20.06-$22.99 (For 5000 Sq Ft.).

The Scotts Green MAX Southern Lawn Fertilizer provides an unique dual action 2-in-1 formula of lawn food plus iron to feed your lawn. It contains 5.75% iron, an essential micro-nutrient that enhances the natural greening process, so your lawn gets greener, faster. This kid and pet friendly fertilizer works great and makes grass plush and healthy green color. It retains the moisture and has essential nutrients for deeper greening in short period of time.

However, many user reviews complain that this lawn fertilizer leaves permanent rust stains on concrete so you have to clean it very carefully from concrete surfaces before it comes in contact with water. Also, it may clump in the broadcast spreader easily to you may need a wider opening for spreading this lawn food.

Overall, the Scotts Green MAX Southern Lawn Fertilizer is liked and used by many avid gardeners and home owners with lawns. It comes in bag packaging for 2 coverage areas: 5,000 sq. ft. and 10,000 sq. ft.

How to Use:

  1. Fill and Set Spreader
  2. Apply evenly to a wet or dry lawn
  3. Clean Up - Sweeping product from hard surfaces onto the lawn keeps product on the grass and prevents staining.

When to Apply:

  • Apply any season to any grass type.

How often to apply:

  • Feed every 6-8 weeks for your best lawn.
User Voice
Scotts Green MAX Southern Lawn Fertilizer
Gives excellent results Most users are very satisfied by this product Retains moisture and keeps lawn healthy
Review Group #: 1 Rating :
5.00 stars
15 Reviews See Details
Many users complain that it clumps in the broadcast spreader May need the widest spreader setting to get this product to disperse
Review Group #: 2 Rating :
2.50 stars
15 Reviews See Details
Makes St. Augustine grass healthy dark green color Also works on Bermuda lawn Has 5.75 % iron that counteracts soil problem and brings the grass back to a healthy green Makes grass green and plush
Review Group #: 3 Rating :
4.50 stars
13 Reviews See Details
Stains concrete with a rust color This product works as advertised Highly recommended by users This fertilizer really works great
Review Group #: 4 Rating :
4.50 stars
12 Reviews See Details
Leaves permanent rust stains on concrete Leaves stains when it's on concrete and water is applied May have to buy a rust remover to get rid of all the stains
Review Group #: 5 Rating :
2.00 stars
9 Reviews See Details
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By Anonymous on October 09, 2016

Used this product and it caused rust stains all over my daughters one year old home sidewalks. Product Scott recommended to remove rust does not work.

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Rating : 3.90 stars Form 173 Reviews
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