Scotts Lawn Builder™ + Wetting Agent 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 includes a wetting agent that helps water soak into the soil.

Benefits:

- Boosted iron content promotes deeper green and stronger growth
- Slow-release of nutrients eliminates waste and prevents burning or surge growth
- Wetting agent improves water penetration and root depth, reducing runoff and increasing drought tolerance
- Patented time-release technology feeds continuously for up to 3 months
- Low 0.5% phosphorus content makes it safe to use throughout Australia
- Low application rate—just 16g per m²
- Safe to use around pets and children when used as directed (sweep granules off hard surfaces to avoid staining)

NPK:

N 21 : P 0.5 : K 5

Additional Elements:

- Boosted sulphur
- Boosted iron
- 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
- Use within 2m of water bodies (ponds, creeks, drains)
- Do not feed clippings from treated areas to poultry or other animals

How It Works:

- Patented time-release granules feed for 3 months
- Professional grade wetting agent helps water and nutrients reach the root zone
- Nutrients are released gradually to match plant uptake, avoiding runoff and leaching

How to Use:

- Apply at 16g per m²
- Calculate your lawn area (length × width), weigh fertiliser accordingly, and apply with a spreader
- Avoid overapplication to prevent nitrogen burn

Spreader Settings:

- EvenGreen Drop Spreader | 5 1/4
- EasyGreen Rotary Spreader | 27
- HandyGreen Easy Handheld Spreader | 5

Dry Method:

- Apply without watering if water restrictions are in place
- Product is safe until next rainfall or watering
- Guaranteed to green lawn within one week of moisture exposure

Fast Method:

- Apply to moist lawn, wait 24 hours, then water in thoroughly
- Expect visible green-up within two days

When to Use:

- Apply three times per year—early Spring, early Summer, and Autumn
- Avoid Winter feeding in cooler regions as granules may not release nutrients

Safety Information:

- Sweep granules off hard surfaces immediately to prevent iron stains
- Store safely out of reach of children and pets
- Contains iron which may be harmful to dogs if ingested
- Always read the label and wear gardening gloves when applying