Scotts Lawn Builder™ All Purpose Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser
Australia's most popular lawn fertiliser has an excellent reputation with home gardeners and professional turf managers alike. The 'set and forget' solution to having a great lawn all year round, it will green your lawn up within a week of watering after application.
Benefits:
- Boosted iron content promotes deeper green and stronger growth
- Slow-release of nutrients eliminates waste and prevents burning and surge growth
- Patented time-release formula feeds for 3 months continuously
- Phosphorus-free—safe for use across Australia
- Low application rate—only 14g per m² needed
- Safe to use around pets and children when used as directed
NPK:
N 32 : P 0 : K 8
Additional Elements:
- Boosted sulphur
- Boosted iron
- Includes patented time-release nitrogen and potassium
Suitable For:
- All lawn grasses including buffalo, traditional couch, Santa Ana couch, kikuyu, bent, fescues, carpet grass
- Lawn substitutes such as dichondra, lippia, zoysia
Not Suitable For:
- Plants other than lawn grasses and substitutes
- Lawns under 8 weeks old (use Scotts Lawn Builder Seed & Turf Starter)
- When temperatures exceed 30°C
How It Works:
- Patented time-release granules provide consistent nutrition over 3 months
- Nutrients released at a rate grass roots can absorb, reducing waste and runoff
How to Use:
- Apply at 14g per m²
- Calculate lawn area (length × width), weigh out correct amount, and spread evenly
- Do not overapply to avoid burning
Spreader Settings:
- EvenGreen Drop Spreader | 6
- EasyGreen Rotary Spreader | 26 1/2
- HandyGreen Easy Handheld Spreader | 3
Dry Method:
- Apply without watering in when water restrictions are in place
- Safe until next rainfall or watering
- Guaranteed to green lawn within one week after moisture
Fast Method:
- For faster results, apply to moist lawn, wait 24 hours, then water in thoroughly
When to Use:
- Apply in early Spring, early Summer, and Autumn
- Avoid use in Winter in cooler regions as granules may remain inactive in cold soil
Safety Information:
- Sweep granules off hard surfaces immediately to avoid iron stains
- Store out of reach of children and pets—contains iron which can be harmful if ingested in quantity
- Always read and follow the label instructions carefully