Scotts 25006A Turf Builder Weed & Feed3 Lawn Fertilizer, 5,000 sq. ft.

Tips for day-to-day use

For a lawn with actively growing dandelions or clover, Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed3 combines weed control and lawn fertilizer in a granular application. The 14.29-pound bag is listed to cover 5,000 square feet, which gives you a defined area to plan around when treating a yard. Its stated targets include more than 50 listed weeds, with dandelion and clover specifically called out.

Application conditions matter: the product directions say to apply it when daytime temperatures are consistently between 60°F and 90°F and the grass is wet from dew or watering, so the granules can stick to weed leaves. Do not water for 24 hours afterward, or apply if rain is expected during that period. Keep people and pets off the lawn until dusts have settled. The directions also exclude St. Augustinegrass, including Floratam, as well as Dichondra, Lippia, Carpetgrass, and Bentgrass.

Tech specs

• Product: Granular weed killer and lawn fertilizer
• Model: 25006A
• Weight: 14.29 lbs.
• Coverage: 5,000 sq. ft.
• Active ingredients: 2,4-D 1.220%, Mecoprop 0.081%
• Target weeds: Includes dandelion and clover

Why it’s worth it

The main appeal is handling two lawn-care goals in one granular product: addressing listed weeds while feeding the lawn to encourage thicker growth. That may suit a maintenance routine focused on broad lawn coverage, rather than buying separate products for weed treatment and feeding. Would that be useful for your yard? The answer depends first on whether your grass type is included in the product directions.

Customer feedback reflects both sides of the decision. Some buyers describe easier application and greener-looking grass, while reports of weed control and lawn growth are mixed, not everyone says the weeds were reduced or the lawn responded as expected. Treat those reports as individual experiences, not a guarantee of results. It’s a great fit if your lawn matches the listed application conditions and you want one product for weed control and feeding. It may not suit you if your grass is one of the types specifically excluded in the directions.

Practical questions

What weeds does it target? The product description lists more than 50 weeds and specifically names dandelion, clover, and plantain.

How much lawn does one bag cover? The stated coverage is 5,000 square feet. Compare that figure with the area you plan to treat to judge whether one bag is sufficient.

When should it be applied? The directions recommend applying while weeds are actively growing, with daytime temperatures consistently between 60°F and 90°F and wet grass. Avoid watering or applying before expected rain for 24 hours.

Buying verdict

Choose this if you want a granular weed-and-feed treatment for a compatible lawn and the 5,000-square-foot coverage suits your planned area. The key trade-off is that the application has specific timing, moisture, and grass-type requirements, while buyer reports on effectiveness are mixed. If your lawn is among the excluded types, this product is not the right match, otherwise, its combined weed-control and feeding purpose may fit a regular lawn-care plan.