Like I've said in my other reviews I do my homework before I buy. Here was the one place that I didn't and I screwed up. The fertilizer is this bag is very good. I love Scotts fertilizers. Never burned a lawn yet. [knocks on wood] That said, the fertilizer could be better. I'm sad to say that this version of the fertilizer lacks some of the micronutrients the Super Turf Builder lines have and if I could steer a future purchaser in that direction, the Super Turf Builder lines are definitely the way to go. Secondly as a result of this purchase, I'm not a fan of the combination products. The crabgrass preventer, Halts, that is in the product must be applied early before germination of the crabgrass seeds begins (a pre-emergent preventer). In some cases this may be late winter to very early spring. In fact it can be so early that you might be needing to wait to apply your fertilizer for another month or so. Having the two products combined then can create a little issue as you can see. Then there is the issue of the Halts crabgrass preventer. It prevents germination of crabgrass seeds (which require 3 consecutive days of 56 degree weather to germinate), but it will also prevent the germination of any new grass seed you may want to put down. So if you are the type to over-seed in the spring or fall, then you can't over-seed for 3 - 4 months after application! This is a fact that some people fail to realize and then wonder why their newly laid grass seed isn't germinating. Then if you read the label, it says once laid down to not aerate, rake or disturb the lawn as you will break the protective barrier of the Halts. Hmmm...guess you better start raking and de-thatching REAL early if you plan to use this product correctly. I didn't quite know all of this at the time of application. I was too busy raking, de-thatching, and aerating since it had warmed up. I then applied this product. Oops. So I got the affect of a beautiful green spring lawn, but some green crabgrass and weeds coming up too as I missed the pre-emergent window, albeit not by much. So in short, the fertilizer is very good, but not great. The Halts is a great crabgrass preventer, BUT only if timed correctly (as it is not possible to act as a post-emergent treatment), and you don't plan to over-seed, rake or disturb the lawn. As such, due to the issues of correctly timing crabgrass preventers, combined with the needs of over-seeding and fertilizing at the right time, I just cannot recommend this product. To correct for the over-seeding concerns, one would want to go with Scotts Starter Fertilizer with Crabgrass Preventer instead. That contains Tupersan, a chemical that selectively inhibits crabgrass germination (and other weeds!) while allowing grass seed to germinate. Nice, stuff, but as you will see, it costs much more $$. If you do go the separate and not combination product route, and you are looking for a product that prevents crabgrass in a pre-emergent AND early post-emergent manner (just in case you are just a little late with your application), while still catching and preventing more of the common weeds too, well, you will have to look outside of Scotts.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used Scotts Turf Builder several years. We live on a busy street close to our local hospital. We get compliments several times in the summer, for the looks of our grass. There is nothing to compare with this product!

I had a large crabgrass problem in my yard at the end of last summer. I thought it would take a few years of applying crabgrass preventer until my lawn would be "cured". I applied Scotts Turf Builder plus Halts one time this past May and no crabgrass as of mid August. I'll be sure to apply again next year. Thanks!!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is an absolute awesome product. It completely eliminated crabgrass issue I had in prior season. I highly recommend applying early. The turf builder wordpks well as the early start to my annual program.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I Have been using Scotts products for several years now, Ive tried others with less then favorable results. Scotts is by far a superior product. Starting With Scotts® Turf Builder® Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food in early spring. My neighbors compliment me on my lawn and ask for advice, even the UPS driver stopped by to ask what use. I tell everyone about the Scotts Four Step Program!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Having paid for Professional lawn care last spring and then seeing my once beautiful bluegrass get orange spots, then turn brown. I had enough of the Pro approach. I reseeded with Scott's grass seed sun and shade mix, and have used the Scott's Turf Builder with Halts on my complete lawn once the new seed had established. By the end of summer I once again had a beautiful lush green lawn, and a lot more $$ left in my wallet. Never again will I entrust my yardcare to Pro service unless they are Scott's certified and use Scott's products.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used Turf Buillder with halts along with the other 3 Scotts products in your 4 step program for lawn care for the past 20 yrs and I have always been satisfied with the yearly results I receive complements from both friends and neighbors how good my lawn looks during the growing season years back i had a law spraying service that i gave up and starting using your 4 step program , and never regretted making the change and I will continue using your products

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I use this product every spring to get ahead start and keep any crabgrass in check before it gets to far a long. It starts to green up the grass quickly and kills off any crabgrass. I use all of the Scotts feeds thru the whole spring, summer,and fall. Always get great results from their products. They may cost a little more then some others but the outcome is worth it.

About two years ago we began following a Scotts lawn program for our area and type of grass. WOW! What a difference. Everyone comments on how green and lush our lawn is. This product has been great in helping eliminate unsightly crabgrass and giving our lawn the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and green.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Recently married and moved into a house that hadn't had grass treated in 20 years. I insisted we use this product and our grass was rid of weeds within a little over a month and by the end of summer was looking lush and green. Can't wait till winter is over to start treating our grass again! It is truly Scott products that make your yard look like new!!!!!