'WEED & FEED' VS 'LAWN FEED'

When it comes to picking a fertiliser, you will normally have the option of either a ‘Weed & Feed’ or a ‘Lawn Feed’. The main difference between the 2 is that the ‘Weed & Feed’ includes a weed killing element to it, whereas the ‘Lawn Feed’ simply fertilises the lawn. 

A few facts about the 2 options are:

Weed & Feed:

• It is cheaper than a lawn feed
• It will fertilise your lawn
• It contains a weed killer - it will normally kill small weeds, but you will need a targeted treatment for the larger weeds
• Higher chance of lawn scorching 
• You will find other variants, including the option for moss killer too
• Once applied, you will not be able to sow seed for 4 weeks, as the weed killer within it will kill the freshly sown seed

Lawn Feed:

• It is more expensive than a weed & feed
• It only contains a fertiliser
• Lower chance of lawn scorching
• You will find other variants with this, including those that include seed
• Once applied, you should leave it 4 days before sowing seed

The Verdict

If you speak to a professional, they will generally use a lawn feed rather than a weed & feed - the main reason for this is that a lawn feed has a lower chance of scorching and a professional gardener will not be dependent upon rain or watering when applying it. 

If you have a lawn that has hardly any weeds and you are happy spending a little more, then go for a lawn feed. If you have some weeds and want to save on your fertiliser, go for a weed & feed.