I have read many of the one star reviews of this product on this site and I can see one common theme from them all.. User error... If you aren't smart enough to read and follow simple instructions on a bag of fertilizer, than maybe you shouldn't be allowed to purchase it. I have used Max Green several times over the last few seasons and have never stained my sidewalks or burned my yard.. If you take the time to properly remove all the granules from the concrete surfaces, eg leaf blower or a broom, you won't have stained sidewalks.. You also need to not put the product too close to those surfaces to avoid runoff from rain.. It's not that hard people.. A big thanks to Scott's for making a great product, that works every time when you use it properly..

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product contains iron and will cause serious rust stains to your brick pavers, cement walkways and bluestone. The disclaimer on the bag is so small. I would never use it again. It has cost me hundreds of dollars to try to get the rust stains off and I still have them. NEVER use this product!!!

I have been using Scott's products for the last five years. Living in Texas with the heat I thought I try this product since never had issues with turfbuilder. Yard never really got green and yard seems to be worst after using this product. Guess I learned my lesson and stick with the turfbuilder. Waste of money and my time.

This is an outstanding product. After applying it, my lawn developed a lush deep green appearance and is the envy of the neighborhood. Unfortunately, my rust stained brand new sidewalk is now the eyesore of the neighborhood. The stains are horrible, but are my fault as I did not closely read the fine print of the instructions which clearly stated that over-spray onto concrete must be swept off as soon as possible to avoid rust stains. I highly recommend the product as it works as advertised, but I Strongly recommend that Scotts print the warning about concrete staining MORE PROMINENTLY. My neighbors have started to use this product with good results, and have had no concrete staining because they learned from my example and brushed off the over-spray immediately after application.

Used this product for the first time on a bear patch of grass which had not thrived. This product did a beautiful job of restoration and now the grass is 3 inches thick and a deep green. Couldn't be more satisfied and happy with the product. Highly recommend.

I use a broadcast spreader and one bag is enough to cover my front and back lawn.. I used Turf Builder early in the spring and then applications of Green Max in June and August. In October I will use the Scott's fall and winter fertilizer. Always blow the granules off any surfaces like cement walkways. If left on cement it will leave stains from the iron.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] After this cold winter did a number on my lawn, I wanted to try to revive it. I have a fairly large front and back lawn and one bag was enough to fertilize both. The grass started coming in much thicker and greener than I've ever seen. It grew really fast too. I do hire people to cut my grass and even they asked what I out down because I have the best lawn in the neighborhood. I used to have a lot of issues with brown or dead looking grass, now it looks amazing. I will never be switching to another brand.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This might be the best fertilizer I have ever used from a greening & feeding standpoint. While you have to be careful to keep the fertilizer on the lawn this product has produced the best results in my 45+ years of using fertilizers on my grass. Never had so many positive comments!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am ridiculously satisfied with this product. Especially as we are coming out of the winter season where my lawn has been dormant and brown, this product sprung life back into every corner of my property! I will continue to use this time and again. It's easy, clean, useful, affordable, productive, and drives envy in all my neighbors as they continuously ask “what's your secret??” Pick it up today. You will not be let down!

I love using the GreenMax every other month on my Floratam grass. It usually takes about 4 days before I start to see the new green growth of my lawn. Other months I use Bonus S and in the summer I use Turf Builder with Summer control. I suggest you give it a try.