Scotts Green Max Lawn Food - Lawn Fertilizer for Grass Plus Iron Supplement, 5,000 sq. ft., 16.67 lbs.

We just bought a house. Kids had been playing in the grass and there are holes and yellow grass. Its hard to tell. It looks bermuda and then someone threw some random grass seed out and some weeds. Either way a massive area was yellow and brown dying with holes. Horrible to say the least. It doesn't help that it's hard Ga clay dirt and very dry. Probably never fertilized. I got this product. Its soooo easy to use. The spray actually goes a good distance and its the perfect pressure as it comes out. It did not leak or drip. Super easy, really. I watered a little before then used the product then watered after. I have hand watered for 2 weeks every day or every other day which we know is not as good as using a long sprinkler. In hand watering I have not used a ton of water. With that being said... YES this product works. The grass is so so much greener and the holes are trying to fill in. I highly recommend this product. I used it September in mid Georgia. I added two not great pictures. There is a flower bed now over part of the area but you can still see the improvement. It happened in just 2 weeks!!!

This product work great. After 3 days I seen a noticeable difference in my lawn. It was so dry and brown and now very green and health.

I recently purchased a home and know zero about yard maintenance other than mowing. How we all of my neighbors have gorgeous laws, so of course I can’t have mine looking like the forgotten stepchild. Lol. My yard and everything in it was starting to die under the daily 104 temperatures in Texas. It’s been a cruel summer 🎶 I went to tiktok to find what the most reliable product was for green grass and saw this product constantly recommended. The process was easy. I simply followed the directions on the back which pretty much said just spread and water, so that’s what I did. Now this product advertised that you would get green color in three days. I’m not saying that it’s impossible as there are so many factors that come into play with growing and gardening as I have quickly learned. I didn’t notice any dramatic changes in 3 days, however I am starting to see results after about 1 week. My yard still needs work to fill in patches that have little to no grass, but I am happy with the results as I can now see the change taking affect. I have been watering daily for 30min/1hour and I have included the pictures of the progress so far. The first picture is from July 15th and the second from July 22nd (one week) Can’t wait to see how it is in a month or two!

I live in North San Diego County, have a lawn composed mainly of fescue with about 25% Bermuda, and have used this particular Scotts product for years. I love that it is so easy to spread with a broadcast spreader, begins to green the lawn within a week following application, and lasts for several months.

Frankly, I am shocked at how good this fertilizer worked. My Bermuda grass wasn’t terrible, but it was definitely yellowing and barely survived the Summer heat, and I thought I would put down some fertilizer to give it some nutrients before the season ended. I now realize I should have been fertilizing my lawn a lot more now, after I put this fertilizer down, the lawn greened up so fast and grows super quickly now, I can hardly keep up with mowing! It looks so good compared to what it used to. It’s still a new grass, but this fertilizer really helped it to look healthy and thicken up. I will definitely be purchasing it again after I run out of this bag.

This product works with repeated watering

Excellent product. Go my lawn looking better than ever. Top value for your money. I recommend using the lowest setting on your scotts spreader, like 4 and half.

I’ve used Scotts Green Max Lawn Food for a full season, and while it has some great benefits, there are a few drawbacks worth noting. Here’s my honest review: Key Facts & Features: ✅ Fast-Acting Formula – The product promises visible greening in just 3 days, and I did see improvement within that time frame. The added iron supplement helps boost color, making the grass look healthier. ✅ Covers 5,000 sq. ft. – One bag is sufficient for small to mid-sized lawns, making it a good value if you don’t have a large yard. ✅ Dual-Purpose Formula – Not only does it feed the grass, but the added iron also helps strengthen roots, leading to more durable turf over time. Drawbacks & Considerations: ⚠️ Risk of Lawn Burn – The formula is high in iron, which can stain concrete and hardscapes if not carefully applied. Some users (myself included) also noticed patchy burn spots when applied unevenly or during hot weather. ⚠️ Short-Term Results – While the quick greening effect is impressive, the long-term nourishment could be better. After a few weeks, my lawn started losing its deep green color, requiring reapplication. ⚠️ Strong Odor – The fertilizer has a noticeable smell that lingers for a day or two after application, which might be unpleasant for some users. Final Verdict: Scotts Green Max Lawn Food is a solid choice if you need a quick green-up for your lawn, but it requires careful application to avoid burn spots and staining. For long-term results, additional treatments may be necessary. I give it 3 out of 5 stars.