Best Weed And Feed For Summer for Different Lawn Needs

#1 · Best Overall

1. Jonathan Green Green-Up Weed & Feed

• Weight: 4.54 g
• Form: Granule

Best for: Extended feeding and weed control.

Why it ranks #1: Its high-potassium formula is listed as helping lawns recover from summer heat, feeds for up to three months, and controls over 250 broadleaf weeds.

Up to three months of gradual, consistent feeding is the clearest advantage of Jonathan Green Green-Up Weed & Feed. Its 21-0-3 fertilizer feeds while the granules control more than 250 broadleaf weeds, combining sustained lawn nutrition and weed treatment in one application.

The 21-0-3 analysis and gradual nutrient release support feeding for up to three months, reducing the need to repeat fertilizer applications during that period. At the same time, the product controls more than 250 broadleaf weeds, including dandelions, chickweed, clover, wild onions, thistle, and poison ivy. It is applied with a rotary, drop, or handheld spreader when weeds are actively growing. The additional listed facts cite potassium for summer-heat recovery, but this product cannot be used while seeding a new lawn.

Skip it if you are seeding a new lawn at the same time; Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed3 instead lists application to an established, wet lawn when weeds are growing.

This suits established lawns needing broadleaf control and feeding that lasts up to three months, including a lawn recovering from summer heat. Do not use it while seeding a new lawn.

Listed on Amazon as: Jonathan Green (12344) Green-Up Weed & Feed – 21-0-3 Grass Fertilizer & Weed Killer (5,000 Sq. Ft.)

#2

2. Jonathan Green Green-Up Weed & Feed

• Weight: 4.54 g
• Form: Granule

Best for: Three-month lawn feeding.

Why it ranks #2: This listing shares the 21-0-3 formula, up-to-three-month feeding claim, and control of over 250 broadleaf weeds, including the summer-heat recovery detail.

Jonathan Green Green-Up Weed & Feed pairs up to three months of gradual, consistent feeding with control of more than 250 broadleaf weeds. Its 21-0-3 fertilizer and granule format combine lawn nutrition and weed treatment, with a clear restriction for lawns being seeded.

The 21-0-3 fertilizer releases nutrients gradually and consistently for up to three months, supporting sustained feeding without a short interval between fertilizer applications. Its weed-control component kills more than 250 broadleaf weeds down to the root, including dandelions, chickweed, clover, wild onions, thistle, and poison ivy. The granules combine those tasks in one product. The listing explicitly says not to use it at the same time as seeding a new lawn, a practical timing boundary for renovation plans.

Skip it if you are applying seed at the same time; Scotts Turf Builder Liquid Lawn Food Plus Weed Control offers a hose-end application for feeding and weed control on listed lawns.

This fits an established lawn needing extended feeding alongside broadleaf weed control, including dandelions and clover. Avoid it during new-lawn seeding, and consider whether a granule application suits your lawn-care routine.

Listed on Amazon as: Jonathan Green 12344 Greenup Weed&Feed Fertilizer, 5,000 sq ft

#3 · Broad Weed Control

3. The Andersons Premium Weed and Feed

• Weight: 18 lb
• Form: Granule

Best for: Broadleaf control with iron.

Why it ranks #3: It controls over 250 broadleaf weeds and combines quick- and slow-release nitrogen with iron; it is listed for several warm- and cool-season grasses.

The Andersons pairs quick- and slow-release nitrogen with iron, bringing fast green-up, extended feeding, and extra-deep greening into one granule application. Its post-emergent formula controls dandelions and more than 250 broadleaf weeds, making it a fit for lawns that need both feeding and weed control.

The 24-0-16 formula combines quick- and slow-release nitrogen, so the lawn gets a fast green-up alongside extended feeding. Iron adds extra-deep greening, while post-emergent control addresses existing dandelions and more than 250 broadleaf weeds. The granules can be applied with a rotary or drop spreader, giving buyers two application options. It is listed for several common grass types, but not dichondra or carpet grass, and sale is restricted in several states.

Skip it if you have dichondra or carpet grass, or live in a restricted state; Scotts Turf Builder Liquid Lawn Food Plus Weed Control is listed for several other lawn types.

This fits buyers seeking broadleaf weed control with both rapid and extended feeding, plus iron-enhanced greening. Check that the lawn is a listed grass type and that the product is available in your state before choosing it.

Listed on Amazon as: The Andersons Premium Weed and Feed 24-0-16 – Covers up to 5,000 sq ft (18 lb)

#4 · Largest Coverage

4. The Andersons Professional Surge

• Weight: 40 lb
• Form: Granule

Best for: Large established lawns.

Why it ranks #4: The 40-pound bag covers up to 16,000 square feet and targets over 250 common weeds, but it excludes Floratam St. Augustine and other listed grasses.

Coverage of up to 16,000 square feet sets The Andersons Professional Surge Weed and Feed apart for larger lawns. Its four-way post-emergent formula controls more than 250 common weeds while feeding turf, and small particles provide more coverage per square inch.

The 40-pound granule product covers up to 16,000 square feet, making it relevant to buyers treating a broad area in one application. Its four-way post-emergent control targets more than 250 weeds, including dandelions, clover, chickweed, and plantain, while feeding helps build thicker, greener lawns. Small particles are intended to provide more coverage per square inch. For application, the instructions call for hydrated grass and a damp lawn so granules stick to weed leaves; it is for established turf.

Skip it if you have Floratam St. Augustine or another excluded grass; The Andersons Premium Weed and Feed lists several compatible grass types, including bluegrass and fescue.

Consider this for established, larger lawns with actively growing broadleaf weeds and a need for combined feeding. Its grass-type exclusions and damp-lawn application steps are important fit and workflow considerations.

Listed on Amazon as: The Andersons Professional Surge Weed and Feed 16-0-9 Post-Emergent Weed Control and Fertilizer – Covers up to 16,000 sq ft (40 lb)

#5

5. Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed3

• Weight: 14.3 lb
• Form: Granule

Best for: Dandelion and clover control.

Why it ranks #5: It controls over 50 listed weeds and feeds to thicken lawns, but its provided details do not identify a summer-specific nutrient or heat-recovery feature.

WeedGrip Technology is the defining feature of Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed3: it grips visible weeds and those you may not notice, helping the granules target weeds while feeding the lawn. The formula also claims up to twice the dandelion and clover control of its previous version.

The granule formula combines weed control with feeding, so one application addresses both broadleaf weeds and lawn growth. Scotts says it controls more than 50 listed weeds and uses WeedGrip Technology to grip weeds, including dandelions and clover. Feeding also helps thicken the lawn and crowd out weeds, making it a fit for someone seeking a combined treatment rather than a separate weed killer and fertilizer. Apply to a wet lawn when weeds are actively growing.

Skip it if you need a treatment specifically timed for crabgrass prevention; Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action1 also prevents crabgrass for four months.

Choose this for a lawn with actively growing dandelions or clover when you want weed control and feeding together. Its wet-lawn application requirement makes timing and lawn moisture part of the job.

Listed on Amazon as: Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed3, 14.29 lbs.

#6 · Crabgrass Prevention

6. Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action1

• Form: Granule

Best for: Three-in-one crabgrass prevention.

Why it ranks #6: Its three-in-one formula feeds grass, controls listed existing weeds, and prevents crabgrass for four months, though the listing does not specify summer application timing.

Four months of crabgrass prevention distinguishes Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action1 from a basic weed-and-feed formula. Its three-in-one granules also control listed existing weeds and feed grass, combining prevention, active weed control, and lawn nutrition in one product.

The three-in-one formula kills listed existing weeds, prevents crabgrass for four months, and feeds grass to build thick, green lawns. That combination can suit buyers aiming to address current broadleaf weeds while adding a preventive step. Listed weeds include dandelion, clover, dollarweed, ground ivy, chickweed, plantain, henbit, and English daisy. The crabgrass limitation matters: this product prevents new crabgrass but will not kill crabgrass already growing, so it is not a treatment for an existing crabgrass problem.

Skip it if you already have crabgrass to kill; Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed3 targets actively growing weeds, rather than only preventing crabgrass.

Choose this when a lawn needs listed broadleaf weed control, feeding, and crabgrass prevention together. It is not the right solution for killing crabgrass already present, so that distinction should guide timing.

Listed on Amazon as: Scotts Turf Builder Triple Action1, 14.10 lbs.

#7 · Hose-End Application

7. Scotts Liquid Lawn Food Plus Weed Control

• Weight: 8.32 oz
• Form: Liquid

Best for: Fast hose-end application.

Why it ranks #7: The liquid connects to a garden hose and covers 2,000 square feet; its listed grass options include bluegrass, ryegrass, bahiagrass, and zoysiagrass.

A hose-connected reusable applicator lets Scotts Turf Builder Liquid Lawn Food Plus Weed Control cover a stated 2,000 square feet in 10 minutes. The liquid two-in-one formula controls dandelions and clover while feeding grass, trading spreader application for a hose-and-spray workflow.

The liquid formula connects to a garden hose, allowing an even spray application across the stated 2,000-square-foot area in 10 minutes. That workflow can simplify treatment for buyers who prefer spraying over spreading granules. Its two-in-one formula controls stubborn weeds such as dandelions and clover while feeding grass. The applicator is reusable with separately sold refill bottles. Listed grass types include bluegrass, ryegrass, bahiagrass, centipedegrass, and zoysiagrass, with additional types also specified.

Skip it if you need one bottle to cover more than 2,000 square feet; The Andersons Professional Surge Weed and Feed covers up to 16,000 square feet.

This suits buyers who want a quick hose-end application for a lawn within the stated coverage and have a listed grass type. The reusable applicator supports refills, which are sold separately.

Listed on Amazon as: Scotts Turf Builder Liquid Lawn Food Plus Weed Control, 32 fl. oz.

#8

8. Jonathan Green Veri-Green Southern Weed and Feed

• Weight: 11.5 lb
• Form: Granule

Best for: Southern warm-season lawns.

Why it ranks #8: It is formulated for Southern lawns and warm-season grasses, but its details target actively growing weeds in spring or fall rather than summer.

A Southern-climate formulation is the key distinction of Jonathan Green Veri-Green Southern Weed and Feed, matching the product to Southern climates and soil conditions. It is listed for warm-season St. Augustine, Bermudagrass, Zoysiagrass, and Centipede lawns, while targeting more than 40 broadleaf weeds.

This granule product is tailored to Southern climates and soil conditions, which helps buyers narrow the choice to a fertilizer intended for regional lawns rather than a general-purpose formula. Its post-emergent weed control targets more than 40 broadleaf weeds, including dollarweed, dandelion, white clover, spotted spurge, and henbit. The stated grass types include St. Augustine, Bermudagrass, Zoysiagrass, and Centipede. Its listed weed-control timing is spring or fall, so summer use is not the specified target window.

Skip it if you need a product whose listed weed-control timing is summer; Jonathan Green Green-Up Weed & Feed specifies feeding for up to three months.

A Southern lawn owner with listed warm-season grass and broadleaf weeds may find the regional formulation relevant. Its stated targeting window is spring or fall, so it is a less direct fit for a summer-timed treatment.

Listed on Amazon as: Jonathan Green Veri-Green Southern Weed and Feed Fertilizer – 5,000 Sq Ft

#9

9. Scotts Lawn Step 2 Weed/Feed

• Form: Granule

Best for: Root-focused broadleaf treatment.

Why it ranks #9: It covers 5,000 square feet and kills weeds from the root, but its label excludes St. Augustine, Bahia, and Centipede grass among other types.

Root-level weed killing is the central claim for Scotts Step 2 Weed/Feed, which also aims to build thicker green turf. The granules cover 5,000 square feet and target dandelions and other broadleaf weeds, making grass-type compatibility the key check before selecting it.

The product combines weed killing with lawn feeding: it kills dandelions and other broadleaf weeds from the root while helping build thicker green turf. Its stated coverage is 5,000 square feet, a useful area reference when planning an application. The directions call for a calm day and a moistened lawn so particles can stick to weeds. However, it is not for Dichondra, St. Augustine, creeping bent, Bahia, or Centipede lawns, which rules out several common grass types.

Skip it if you have St. Augustine, Bahia, or another excluded grass; Jonathan Green Veri-Green Southern Weed and Feed is listed for St. Augustine and Bahia-like warm-season lawns.

This is a fit for a compatible lawn where root-level broadleaf weed control and thicker turf are priorities. Check the listed grass exclusions carefully, and plan to apply on a calm day to a moistened lawn.

Listed on Amazon as: SCOTTS LAWNS 23615 Step 2 Weed/Feed, 5m