Preparation and Usage
Ideal for Refilling Hand Held SpreadersEasy pour refill spoutDo not pour directly onto the lawnLawn TreatmentDay 1 - First applicationDay 7 - Your lawn is greener and moss turns black2 Weeks - Rake out moss, patches may appear3-5 Weeks - Weeds will be killedHealthy Lawn6 Weeks - To maintain your lawn, use a Miracle-Gro Lawn Food regularlyLawn Seed8 Weeks - Fill in any bare patches with Miracle-Gro Lawn SeedInstructions for UseFor use only as a home garden lawn treatment.Read all safety instructions before use.When to Use- Do not use on new lawns, or during prolonged dry periods, frosty conditions, when heavy rain is imminent or on a windy day to avoid drift onto nearby plants and borders.- Use on established lawns that are at least 6 months old.- Use between April and September.- Grass and weeds should be actively growing and/or moss is visible.- Apply when the weather is fair, the soil is damp, the grass is dry and frost free.How to UseFor best results we recommend using a Miracle-Gro® spreader for simple and accurate application.Miracle-Gro® Drop Spreader - Setting 6 (1 pass)Miracle-Gro® Rotary Spreader - Setting 27 (1 pass)For smaller lawns, use with our Miracle-Gro® hand held spreader.Apply by Hand - Always Wear Gloves- Apply at a rate of 35 g/m². For a visual guide to the correct application rate, first spread the recommended amount over a small measured area.- Areas for treatment must be marked out to ensure even application.How Much to Use35 g Max per 1 m²- Maximum individual dose: 35 g/m².- Maximum 2 applications per year.- Leave a minimum of 3 months between applications.- This pack treats 80 m² (10 m x 8 m).- To determine the size of your lawn multiply the length by the width in metres. Alternatively a lawn with 5 x 5 standard fence panels (1.82 m width), will cover approx 80 m².All sizes are approximateAfter Use & Precautions- If no rains falls within 2 days, water the lawn thoroughly so that the lawn treatment starts to work.- Children and pets can use the lawn once the granules have been watered in and dried.- For best results mow lawn after 3 days and continue to mow on a regular basis.- Rake through vigorously to remove dead moss after 2 weeks. Blackening of any grass is temporary, the grass will then reestablish.- Some weeds will grow quickly at first and then become twisted prior to dying.- If moss and weeds reappear, reapply. Leave a minimum of 3 months between applications.- Mowing: Avoid mowing 2-3 days before and after application.- Disposal of Lawn Clippings: Do not use first 4 mowings after treatment for mulching. It will be safe to use after being composted for 6 months.- Trees and Bulbs: Product can be used around trees but avoid contact with foliage. Can be applied where bulbs are growing in the lawn provided it is applied after the bulb foliage has died down naturally.- Re-Seeding: Re-seeding of bare patches should not be carried out until 8 weeks after treatment.- Staining: Do not walk on treated areas until it has rained or been watered in and dried. Avoid contact with clothes, paving slabs, decking and kitchen floors since iron sulphate can cause stubborn brown stains. Sweep up any spillages immediately and dispose of safely.
Storage
Keep product in original container, tightly closed, in a safe place. Partly used products should be sealed well to avoid damp affecting the product.