Customer reviews from Scotts
Scotts - Green Max Lawn Food - Black
Average customer rating
4.1
(701 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 701 reviews
5 Stars
472
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
15
1 Star
120
62%of customers recommend this product.
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171 out of
275)
Customer Reviews for Scotts - Green Max Lawn Food - Black
Posted by: Advent Hill Farm
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great product but price way to high This was turf builder 15 years ago
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
2
Stains,stains and more stains
on May 9, 2013
Posted by: BuffyD
from Killeen, texas
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
If you use this you will get a great lawn, but you will have so many stains on your concrete ,( as if you use Ironite). I sweep the concrete(driveway and sidewalk) very ,very well. I had read the reviews and was aware of the staining problems, but like they say hard head makes a soft..... I thought that if I sweep well ,it would be fine. Nope, I applied it before rain and the granules from the lawn ran onto the driveway and sidewalk. I have to buy a rust remover to get rid of all the stains.
Pros: Value, Quality, Easy to Use, Effective
Cons: Messy, will stain any contact with concrete
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Jeremy, Consumer Service, May 19, 2013
We are sorry to hear about the staining that has occurred while using Scotts Bonus S MAX Southern Weed & Feed And Fire Ant Killer. The more quickly a stain can be removed, the more effective the process will be.
We strongly recommend that 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. Note that sealed or colored concrete or pavers may experience lifting of the sealant or color with many cleaning products.
We strongly recommend that 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. Note that sealed or colored concrete or pavers may experience lifting of the sealant or color with many cleaning products.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Driveway and sidewalks are all permanently stained- Beware!
on June 11, 2013
Posted by: rsluss
from Naples, FL, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
I received this product in the spring at my local Lowes during a promo in which you got it for free if you purchased Weed and Feed for Southern Lawns. I dont usually use it, but have enjoyed other Scotts products so I gave it a shot. Like many other reviewers, almost immediately after spreading this on my southern lawn the overspread stained my driveway, and perimeter home walkways, which are all concrete. I have tried high pressure washing, concrete cleaners, bleaches and rust removers all to no avail. I am also starting to get the heat from our community HOA and ACC over how unsightly it is, which could lean to fines. This experience will make me question purchasing Scotts lawn care products ever again, which is a shame because I have enjoyed the brand for years. If you choose to use it, do so on a very dry day and immediately clear it off of surfaces using a high speed blower, not water.
Cons: Messy, poor directions and unclear warnings
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Christin, Consumer Service, June 25, 2013
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
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
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
2
Becarefull, it will stain your driveway
on April 22, 2013
Posted by: Jorgeort
from San Antonio, TX, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Beginner
I read some of the reviews before using this product so I spent about 20 mins. cleaning my sidewalk and driveway to avoid staining. But I still got some stains, not a lot but quite a few. Last year I used about 4 to 6 different Scott's products and they all worked great, my lawn was thick and green and no stains. What I notice is that the other Scott's products have a white/gray color but this Green Max has a red/orange color. I think that I will go back to using the Scott's products that I used last year and avoid those stains. To those people that think this product didn't stain your driveway go back and check the edges you'll find some stains.
Cons: Messy, stains
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Wendy, Consumer Services, April 29, 2013
You are correct, it is important to make certain that all of this product is cleaned off the surfaces of your sidewalk or driveway before you water the area. If you have a stain, some rust removal products will work to remove them. Anyone who has this problem and needs suggestions of products should contact us.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
2
Impossible Rust Stains
on June 22, 2013
Posted by: Supercalifragelistic
from Corona, CA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
I read the Scott Green Max directions prior to use and was careful to sweep the concrete after application. Unfortunately, I missed a few spots during the cleanup and I have unsightly rust stains on my concrete. Now it's down to Home Depot to try and find something to remove the ugliness. The product is effective in greening the lawn but it's too easy to damage your concrete. I'm sorry... I just can't recommend this product and would NEVER buy this again. Ugh...!!
Pros: Easy to Use, Effective
Cons: Messy, concrete rust stains
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Christin, Consumer Service, June 27, 2013
I am sorry to hear about the damage to concrete or pavers that occurred while using Scotts Green Max Lawn Fertilizer plus 5.17% Iron. The iron in Scotts Green Max Lawn Fertilizer plus 5.17% Iron 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. Most stain removal products work best with two applications. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the area after applying a stain removal product.
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 at http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
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 at http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
2
Extremely difficult to apply
on July 15, 2012
Posted by: Stewart
from Georgia
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
I have a Scotts spreader and had to set it at the widest spreader setting to get this product to disperse. Any Moisture and it clogs and binds up and will not spread evenly.
Not satified with that part of the application, now I expect uneven results in the yard.
Not happy with this product.
Not satified with that part of the application, now I expect uneven results in the yard.
Not happy with this product.
Cons: Didn't work as expected, Messy, Difficult to use
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Lee Ann, Consumer Services, July 16, 2012
We're sorry to hear about your experience. We do not recommend applying a product that has clumps in it because it is difficult to spread and may not spread consistently. Clumps are caused when moisture gets in the bag. Please contact us using the following link for additional assistance. http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
4
scotts max does stain!
on May 27, 2016
Posted by: Chip16
from Manchester Township, NJ, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
I have used Scotts products forever so all that I do is open the bag (s) and fill my spreader and off I go. I purchased the Scotts Max and spread it on my my as usual. Little did I know that the granules that got on my brand new paver sidewalk would leave orange stains that I can't removed. I am very annoyed with this product so anyone thinking of buying Scotts Max, think again. I do not recommend this product.
Cons: stains sidewalks
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Lee Ann, Consumer Service, June 21, 2016
We're sorry to hear about your experience with the Scotts Green Max Lawn Fertilizer. When used according to the label directions the product does not typically cause staining. We would like to talk with you about your experience, please contact us by using the following link http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
2
Greens lawn, difficult to spread
on May 3, 2013
Posted by: Tbailey2434
from Wetumpka, AL
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
The product worked well on my lawn, but was so amazingly hygroscopic that it pulled moisture from the air and clumped as soon as I put it in the spreader. The bag was solid, like a vacuum-packed brick of coffee when I purchased it; opening it, it poured well into the spreader.
Then the humidity of Alabama took hold, and it clumped. Every three feet or so, I ended up having to stir the fertilizer with a stick so that it would feed. While I'm sure the water-absorbing/retaining properties are intentional, they work a tad too well for anyone in the Deep South, or any other naturally humid clime.
I am satisfied with the product, but I cannot give it a higher or recommended rating because it was terribly difficult to apply. It greened up the lawn, where I was able to apply it, though the clumping means I have streaks of GREEN grass interspersed with thatchy-brushy looking grass that will take longer to green up. While I have used many Scotts products in the past and readily recommended them, I won't be purchasing this product again.
Pros: Quality, Effective
Cons: Didn't work as expected, Difficult to use, clumps in the slightest humidity, costly
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Wendy, Consumer Services, May 12, 2013
So sorry to hear that you had such problems with the humidity. We do a lot to prevent our lawn food products from clumping. We are glad you are otherwise happy with the product, but sorry this didn't work out.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts