Scotts Lawn Builder™ Buffalo 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, this product has all the best nutrients for your buffalo lawn to flourish.

Benefits:

- May be safely used on all types of lawn including the buffalo varieties Sir Walter, Palmetto, Sapphire, Shademaster and Matilda, as well as kikuyu and couch varieties
- Boosted iron content promotes deeper green and stronger growth
- Slow-release of nutrients eliminates waste and prevents burning and surge growth
- Patented time-release technology ensures nutrients feed continuously over 3 months
- Low 0.5% phosphorus content makes it safe to use anywhere in Australia
- Low application rate—just 16g per m²
- Safe for pets and children when used as directed (remove granules from hard surfaces to prevent staining)

NPK:

N 28 : P 0.5 : K 6

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, and carpet grass
- Lawn substitutes such as dichondra, lippia, and zoysia

Not Suitable For:

- Plants other than lawn grasses and substitutes
- Lawns less than 8 weeks old (use Scotts Lawn Builder Seed & Turf Starter)
- Use during temperatures above 30°C

How It Works:

- Time-release granules deliver steady nutrition over 3 months
- Nutrients are released at a rate matching grass uptake, reducing waste and run-off

How to Use:

- Apply at 16g per m²
- Calculate lawn area (length × width), weigh out the fertiliser, and spread evenly using a spreader
- Do not overapply to avoid burning

Spreader Settings:

- EvenGreen Drop Spreader | 6
- EasyGreen Rotary Spreader | 24 1/2
- HandyGreen Easy Handheld Spreader | 3

Dry Method:

- Apply without watering in during water restrictions
- Fertiliser remains safe on the lawn until it rains or is watered
- Guaranteed to green your lawn within one week after receiving moisture

Fast Method:

- For quick results, apply to a moist lawn, wait 24 hours, then water in thoroughly

When to Use:

- Apply in early Spring, early Summer, and Autumn
- Avoid applying in Winter in cooler regions due to low soil temperatures

Safety Information:

- Sweep granules off hard surfaces immediately to prevent iron staining
- Store out of reach of children and pets—iron content can be harmful if ingested
- Always read and follow all label instructions and warnings