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Scotts Green Max Lawn Food FL, 42.42 lb.
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May 21, 2015
Eagle1
1 out of 5 stars review

Rust on concrete even after blowing it off AND sweeping

Not worth it. I was so determined that I wasn't going to have rust stains on my concrete that I used a blower to blow everything off and then went over it all with a push broom. Then I used a high pressure hose to spray off the sidewalk while hoping that any fertilizer that I might have missed would be washed away before causing stains. Nope! Wrong!!! My beautiful concrete is ruined. It's like the fertilizer immediately bonded to the concrete. Again, it didn't do much good to blow off the dry concrete and then sweep it. I tried Goof Off Rust and Stain Remover that didn't do anything to the rust but left nice white spots are to highlight the rust. I will NEVER use this fertilizer again. If you want green grass without all the problems of rust stains then look into using epsom salt. Cheaper and no rust. I will use other Scotts fertilizers, just not this one.

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We're saddened to hear that the product had caused such severe staining on your concrete. We want you to be confident in our products, which is why we offer a product guarantee to our customers. Please contact us at your earliest convenience using the information that can be found by following the link below, and we would be more than happy to further assist you. http://www.scotts.com/smg/gosite/Scotts-v2/help

Sep 28, 2012
billhocker
1 out of 5 stars review

Not a typical Scotts product

Went to apply Green Max several weeks ago. AFter filling the spreader and doing the front lawn I noticed that no very little fertilizer was being applied. It looks like Green Max absorbed moisture as soon as exposed to air and ended up clogging the spreader. I do not recommend this product!!!! Ended up disposing the remainder of Green Max.

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We are so sorry to hear that you have had a problem. Please contact us so we can discuss a refund.

Mar 18, 2021
Debbie59
5 out of 5 stars review

Works great

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product has made a total change in my lawn. I used it on my lawn but some parts i didn't put none on so i could see if i could see a difference an to my surprise you can see a big difference.its green where i put it on my lawn an less green where i didn't put it. This product is awesome an i would definitely purchase it again an i highly recommend this product.thank you scotts for this wonderful product.

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Mar 29, 2014
StevePag
1 out of 5 stars review

DO NOT BUY - Leaves RUST Stains - Worst Product Ever

I should have read earlier reviews. Any granules left unswept on the driveway or walks will leave horrible RUST stains. The only thing that will take them out is a special concrete-rust removal powder that can only be found on the internet. By the time I'm done, I'll have wasted over $50 (if I don't run out) and a weekend scrubbing all of the rust away. Yes, it did make the grass a nice shade of green, but the time and effort to remove the stains negates all of that. This was one of my worst purchases ever.

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We are sorry to hear about the condition of your driveway and walks. The iron in Green Max Lawn Food may stain as indicated on the back of the label. The more quickly the stain removal process is begun the better the chance of removing the stain. Make sure to use a product that is specific to rust, is safe for your specific driveway surface and to test a small spot before treating the entire area. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n

Sep 27, 2012
Brantley
5 out of 5 stars review

Best fretilizer ever

I recently purchased a bag of Green Max fertiliaer and have been delighted with the results. In only a couple of days my grass was a vibrant green and really lush. This is the first fertilizer I have found that can do this in the heat of Texas summers. We have the best looking grass in the neighborhood. THANKS SCOTTS!!

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Jun 27, 2012
bsadowsky
5 out of 5 stars review

Ecstatic

Now in my 36th gardening season and have always had burning problems with the second lawn fertilization because of high ambient temperatures. So I decided to try Green Max for the first time despite the price. There was no burning/browning issue and my lawn is not only green but also LUSH. Wow!

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Jul 25, 2020
skisarmybuddy
4 out of 5 stars review

Works as said

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this product to try and report on. I used and was very happy with the results. It seemed to show results in about three days. It seemed to be greener on my lawn than the neighbors. I recommend it.

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Jul 2, 2012
AntonioHor
5 out of 5 stars review

Great Product

This is stuff has my lawn beautiful. No clumping in the bag and I live in Louisiana where humidity is high. But I dropped the bag on the ground a couple of times just in case. Now everyone in the neighborhood has been stopping to see what I use on my lawn. I have Bermuda grass so don't be afraid to try it!! Try not to get any on sidewalks or drive way because it will stain!!!

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Sep 6, 2015
Angryuser402
1 out of 5 stars review

Stains in pool, deck, driveway, and sidewalk!

Spread some Greenmax using spreader. Used broom & blower to sweep off concrete and deck, but a hard rainstorm washed some into pool and on other concrete surfaces. Now I have multiple stains and blotches. I see from the reviews I'm not alone. Like the others, I'm out money and time, plus worrying whether the stains are ever going to come up.

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We're saddened to hear about the damage to your concrete following the application of the fertilizer. We'd appreciate the opportunity to ask you more specific questions about your experience with the product, as well as a chance to honor our product guarantee. At your earliest convenience, please contact us using the information that can be found by following the link below and we would be more than happy to assist you in any way that we can. http://www.scotts.com/smg/gosite/Scotts-v2/help

May 16, 2013
springTx
1 out of 5 stars review

unhappy and sorry I used this product

Although the instructions say the grass can be wet or dry, there is nothing mentioned about the horrible rust staining that this product causes to wet surfaces other than grass. I spread Green Max during a light rain. I tried to sweep off the driveway and such but the damage was done. I have horrible rust stains on my driveway, sidewalk, landscape rocks, house siding, and pool deck. I have spent several hours and dollars trying different methods to remove the stains. The stains have not faded at all. Not the smallest bit. Even if my lawn were to turn into the greenest green, nobody would notice it due to the ugly rust stains covering everything. The rust stains even cover the street and gutters from where the rain washed it away. It's a good, permanent reminder of where the runoff goes.

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We are sorry to hear about the staining to your concrete or pavers that occurred while using Scotts Green Max Lawn Fertilizer. The iron in Scotts Green Max Lawn Fertilizer may stain. The quicker a stain removal process is begun, the more effective the process will be. Sunlight and water will help to fade the iron stains from the product on outdoor surfaces, but will not completely remove them. Before using any commercial cleaning products to remove stains, test the product on a small area to see if the product will fade or damage the stained surface. We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee to our consumers. At your earliest convenience please contact us to see what can be done. You may visit our contact page by clicking on the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n