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  Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer How it Works
Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer

 

  • Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer is a combination of weed control products. Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer kills over 200 lawn weeds commonly found in home lawns including dandelion, chickweed, thistle, and clover, and will prevent crabgrass and other undesirable annual grasses in one application. Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer fertilizes all season, longer than most other leading brands. Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer replaces Steps 1 and 2 of a 4 Step Program.
  • With a traditional 4 step program, there should be 6 weeks between the application of steps 1 and 2 in order to spread the fertilizer applications apart and avoid excess growth. This requires the crabgrass preventer to be applied too early in the season, so that it fizzles out and misses late emerging crabgrass. Step 2 is applied too late, well after the dandelions and other weeds have flowered and produced thousands of seeds for a new crop of weeds.
  • Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer avoids this timing dilemma by applying both at once. The best time to apply is when the first dandelion flowers appear up to the time they go into the "puff ball" stage. Although this is later than when most crabgrass preventers are applied, Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer will kill young crabgrass plants that may have already emerged.
  • Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer contains a high percentage of slow release nitrogen, in accordance with leading university recommendations. While other lawn fertilizers often contain 30% to 35% slow release nitrogen, Preen Lawn STEPSAVER Weed Control Plus Fertilizer contains over 51% slow release nitrogen to fertilize your lawn the entire spring season while providing fast and even greening without excessive growth.
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