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ThinkLawn goes beyond just blanket recommendations and dials in your lawn from these perspectives:

Nutrient Needs of Turf

Price

Type (synthetic, granular, liquid, organic)

User Goals 

Starting with the most recognizable brand,Scotts Miracle-Gro is one of the most recognizable names in lawn care, with a history stretching back to 1868 when O.M. Scott began selling grass seed in Marysville, Ohio. Over the decades, Scotts evolved into the leading consumer lawn and garden company in the United States. Today, Scotts fertilizers are a core tool in a homeowner’s lawn care arsenal, offering convenient, easy-to-use products for every stage of turf development—from seeding and establishment, to weed control, to seasonal nutrition. Their Turf Builder line in particular has become synonymous with feeding lawns, with formulations that focus on nitrogen for quick greening, phosphorus for strong root growth, or potassium for stress tolerance and resilience. Below is a breakdown of Scotts fertilizers by their primary nutrient focus.

Nitrogen-Focused Fertilizers

• Turf Builder Lawn Food — 32-0-4
• Turf Builder UltraFeed — 40-0-5
• Green Max Lawn Food — 27-0-2 (plus ~5% Fe)
• Turf Builder Weed & Feed⁵ — 26-0-2
• Halts Crabgrass Preventer with Lawn Food — 30-0-4
• SummerGuard Lawn Food w/ Insect Control — 20-0-8
• Liquid Turf Builder Lawn Food — 29-0-3
• Liquid Turf Builder “Plus 2” Weed & Feed — 25-0-2
• Natural Lawn Food — 11-2-2

Phosphorus-Focused Fertilizers

• Turf Builder Starter Food for New Grass — 24-25-4
• Turf Builder Triple Action Built for Seeding — 21-22-4

Potassium-Focused Fertilizers

• WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food — 32-0-10
• Turf Builder Southern Lawn Food — 32-0-10
• Turf Builder Southern Triple Action — 29-0-10
• Bonus® S Southern Weed & Feed — 29-0-10
• SummerGuard Lawn Food w/ Insect Control — 20-0-8

Average Price per Pound of Scotts Fertilizers

To give homeowners a sense of cost efficiency, here is an overview of current U.S. retail prices for Scotts fertilizers, expressed as price per pound of total product. Prices vary slightly by region and retailer, but the following averages provide a representative picture.

Across these representative Scotts products, the estimated average price works out to about $2.23 per pound of fertilizer. Most standard formulations fall between $1.90 and $2.20 per pound, while specialty blends (such as those with insect control) may run higher.

Yard Mastery Granular Fertilizer Offerings

Yard Mastery’s granular fertilizers are tailored for DIY homeowners who want professional-grade results guided by the Yard Mastery mobile app. Each formulation is designed to match turf needs throughout the growing season, often with added Bio-Nite™ organic matter and iron for improved color response and soil health. Their lineup includes nitrogen-heavy greening fertilizers, balanced starter blends, and potassium-rich stress recovery products. Pricing is competitive with Scotts, averaging about $2.07 per pound of product, with some flagship options offering better value at $1.50 per pound.

Nutrient-Focused Breakdown

Nitrogen-Focused Fertilizers

• 12-12-12 Starter Fertilizer (balanced but high N component) — $39.99 for 18 lb
• 16-0-0 Double Dark — $39.99 for 18 lb
• 24-0-6 Flagship — $26.99 for 18 lb

Phosphorus-Focused Fertilizers

• 12-12-12 Starter Fertilizer — $39.99 for 18 lb

Potassium-Focused Fertilizers

• 7-0-20 Stress Blend — $39.99 for 18 lb
• 5-0-15 Life Support — $33.74 for 18 lb

Balanced / Seasonal Blends

• 17-7-6 Freedom — $39.99 for 18 lb
• 8-0-3 Soil Fit — $33.74 for 18 lb

Price per Pound Estimates

The Yard Mastery granular lineup averages around $2.07 per pound, with most products falling between $1.87 and $2.22 per pound. Compared to Scotts’ fertilizers (~$2.23/lb average), Yard Mastery offers slightly better value, especially with the 24-0-6 Flagship product coming in at $1.50 per pound.

Lesco Granular Fertilizer Offerings

Lesco fertilizers are widely used by turf professionals and contractors, offering a range of professional-grade blends for different turf and seasonal needs. Many Lesco formulations feature innovations such as the Nitrogen Optimization System (NOS) and PolyPlus® slow-release coatings, ensuring efficient nutrient delivery and longer greening. With strong regional availability through Lowes and professional distributors, Lesco provides reliable performance with an average price point that is slightly lower than Scotts and Yard Mastery.

Nitrogen-Focused Fertilizers

• Lesco General Fertilizer 30-0-10 (50 lb) — slow-release nitrogen with 2% iron
• Lesco Sprayable Urea 46-0-0 (50 lb) — high-purity nitrogen, dissolves for spray application

Phosphorus-Focused Fertilizers

• Lesco Starter Fertilizer 18-24-12 (50 lb) — promotes root establishment in new lawns

Potassium-Focused Fertilizers

• Lesco 24-0-11 with NOS (50 lb) — high potassium, includes iron and biosolids

Balanced / All-Purpose Formulations

• Lesco Florida Fertilizer 26-0-11 (50 lb) — formulated for southern lawns
• Lesco Weed & Feed 20-0-3 (50 lb) — weed control plus feeding
• Lesco St. Augustine Weed & Feed 20-0-3 (50 lb) — tailored for St. Augustine grass
• Lesco Crabgrass Preventer 30-0-5 (50 lb) — fertilizer plus pre-emergent control
• Lesco Stonewall Preventer 0-0-7 (50 lb) — potassium + crabgrass prevention with prodiamine

Price per Pound Estimates

Based on available pricing, Lesco fertilizers average around $1.61 per pound, offering strong value compared to Scotts (~$2.23/lb) and Yard Mastery (~$2.07/lb). With professional-grade coatings and formulations, Lesco remains a trusted option for contractors and homeowners seeking long-lasting results. connected with us on social media for sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes looks, and more. Follow us on all our platforms today!

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