The powder simply needs to be diluted in a watering can for application. Either this, or it can be used with the Miracle-Gro Feeder hose attachment which needs to be bought separately – the attachment connects to your hose and allows the powder to be mixed with water as it comes out. Both methods work to create an even application of the product. That said, it wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world to have a supply of both. That way, you can apply lawn feed + weed killer twice a year, but keep the grass topped up with lawn feed the rest of the time. Choosing Liquid or Granular Formulas Liquid lawn feed is perfect for smaller gardens or those with no hose, and it can be reapplied every six weeks throughout the summer. As this is purely a lawn feed it won’t kill off weeds or moss, so it can be used in combination with another feed. A 1-litre bottle of Miracle-Gro Evergreen should cover 100m² of your grass.

On the downside, you’ll have to wait for 4 months after applying the weed killer before you can seed the lawn. This limits your options when choosing the right time to apply the weedkiller. ProsYou should be good to use your lawn again after 24-72 hours. This give the fertilizer time to work its way into the soil. See the paragraphs below for when to water after application.

You’ll get the best results from scarifying a few days before but otherwise this will give you great looking lawn improvements in two weeks. A lot of people won’t use any other product after using liquid Vitax. That says plenty about this handy liquid version. Follow the precise proportions: As we mentioned before – be careful about how much weed and feed you use. Also, make sure not to apply too much of it can use. If you’re having some trouble, we would recommend an electric spreader for applying the fertilizer as an alternative – it’s more precise and will ensure that you don’t use too much of a product.Pre-emergent herbicides work by preventing the weed from growing in the first place, so you shouldn’t see weeds popping up after using this type of product. When To Water After Applying Weed and Feed Fertilizer Application? For example, the Miracle-Gro Water Soluble Lawn Food will cover up to 400 m², whilst the Vitax Green Up Liquid Lawn Feed will cover 200 m², and the EverGreen Miracle-Gro Complete 4-in-1 Food 100 m². But while hard, it’s still not impossible to have a gorgeous lawn – as long as you use weed n feed. It will serve as a fantastic guardian of your green corner, and will keep it fresh and nice!