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
Customer Rating
5
AWESOME PRODUCT
on August 16, 2014
Posted by: johnettetol
Gender:Female
Expertise:Intermediate
I bought this product because my grass was looking dull. I applied and within 24 hours I saw a huge difference. My grass was green and lush and so beautiful. My neighbors ask me what I use all the time because it stays so green and healthy. LOVE THIS PRODUCT!!!
Pros: Quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Incredible Damage from this Product on Concrete
on July 3, 2016
Posted by: Swamper
from Naples, FL
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
I was made aware of the possible damage this product could do on concrete from 2 different sources. One, the bag itself has in RED letters that this product will stain concrete. Two, I read it in other reviews. Given this information, I choose to try it anyway figuring I would take extra precautions to get any residue off the pavement.
I applied the product and I was dancing with joy as it started raining immediately after application. About 2 hours later my neighbor called me very disturbed. He called me outside and as I approached my driveway I was shocked. Yellow stains everywhere. The sidewalk, yellow stains everywhere. The curb and the street, yellow stains everywhere. So much for my taking precautions.
The only thing that even came close to taking off the stains was Miratic Acid. I had to use it straight and it took over 2 bottles to get rid of the stains.
My advice to anyone even thinking of using this product is DON'T
Scotts should take this product off the market. It's not fit for a private homeowners usage. I certainly would like to be reimbursed for what I spend on Acid and the cost of the product.
I applied the product and I was dancing with joy as it started raining immediately after application. About 2 hours later my neighbor called me very disturbed. He called me outside and as I approached my driveway I was shocked. Yellow stains everywhere. The sidewalk, yellow stains everywhere. The curb and the street, yellow stains everywhere. So much for my taking precautions.
The only thing that even came close to taking off the stains was Miratic Acid. I had to use it straight and it took over 2 bottles to get rid of the stains.
My advice to anyone even thinking of using this product is DON'T
Scotts should take this product off the market. It's not fit for a private homeowners usage. I certainly would like to be reimbursed for what I spend on Acid and the cost of the product.
Cons: Difficult to use, Didn't work as expected, Messy, Problem with label, stains concrete
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Erin, Consumer Service, July 6, 2016
We are very sorry to hear about the damage to concrete and/or pavers that occurred after using Scotts Green Max Lawn Food. Unfortunately the iron in the Green Max Lawn Food you had will stain concrete, pavers and other hard surfaces as indicated on the back of the label. 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. If you choose to use commercial stain removers, we suggest you refer to the product label before applying any product to an iron-stained surface. Before using any commercial cleaning products to remove stains, test a small area to make sure the cleaner itself does not cause damage. Most stain removal products work best with two applications.
We want you to be confident in our products, this is why we offer a product guarantee. If you would like to further discuss this, please contact us here: http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5
We want you to be confident in our products, this is why we offer a product guarantee. If you would like to further discuss this, please contact us here: http://tinyurl.com/mds8zo5
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Great greening properties
on August 17, 2014
Posted by: King
from Modesto, CA, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
This product did as advertized. Greened my lawn within 3-5 days.
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality, Good Directions, Effective
Cons: will spot concrete if not careful
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
3
My Take on Scott's Max Green
on September 30, 2014
Posted by: Konely21
from Duncanville
Gender:Male
I've used Scott's Max Green on many an occasion. Overall, I would say it is decent, somewhat better than average, but still decent. $40 is way to much for a the 12,000 sqft bag like you'd get at HD. My best alternative to this product is Milorganite. You should be able to get this organic product from HD for $8. It covers 2,500 sqft/bag. The reason I like it better than Scott's product is because it actually puts food into the ground; whereas Scott's depletes the soil.
My take on it.
I've used Scotts Max Green, Scott's southern lawn food, Weed & Feed for Bermuda lawns, Milorgranite, Vigoro lawn food, and twin peaks 13-13-13.
Cons: not very effective
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
5
Green Max
on September 28, 2014
Posted by: MissP
from Charleston WV
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
I have used this product for the last 2 years now and I have a very green lawn compared to other lawns in the neighborhood.
Pros: Easy to Use, Good Directions, Effective
Cons: Messy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Stains Concrete . Keep away use away..far away
on August 2, 2012
Posted by: trumpet
from Hartford, WI, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
3yr white $8000 courtyard driveway,walks ,patio . Just resealed $450 in May.Wisconsin Heat really took it out of the grass. finally got rain and some grass was cooming back and it could really use help
Tues Rain, Wed applied /max and swept....( needed to sweep off every little granuel..just 1 would leave a bad stain especially with just a little water over spray Thursday today watered 7am.... Stains all over. Just sick totally unexpected Scotts user I decided to do the max green instead of the regular.. Big mistake Do not use near concrete at least 10 ft. or just use the std stuff...wife called Scotts..because I was MAD. Used "Super Iron Out"1 cup/gall of warm water... 3 hrs later most coming off..
Tues Rain, Wed applied /max and swept....( needed to sweep off every little granuel..just 1 would leave a bad stain especially with just a little water over spray Thursday today watered 7am.... Stains all over. Just sick totally unexpected Scotts user I decided to do the max green instead of the regular.. Big mistake Do not use near concrete at least 10 ft. or just use the std stuff...wife called Scotts..because I was MAD. Used "Super Iron Out"1 cup/gall of warm water... 3 hrs later most coming off..
Pros: im sure it will be great for the lawn
Cons: Messy, Didn't work as expected, Difficult to use, do not use near concrete, scrub concrete, sweep /shop vac concrete
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Lee Ann, Consumer Service, August 4, 2012
We're sorry to hear about your experience with Scotts Green Max. Iron stains on concrete can be very upsetting. We're glad to hear that the cleaning recommendation is working to remove the stain. If we can answer any additional questions please don't hesitate to contact us again. http://tinyurl.com/7ag7a3n
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts
Customer Rating
1
Not up to Scott's Quality
on July 1, 2015
Posted by: Yeah
from Tampa, FL, USA
Gender:Male
Expertise:Expert
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Stains concrete with orange spots that do not wash off. Suspect the iron in the mixture is causing the staining. I even used a blower to move the fertilizer off the concrete but it still stained badly and looks terrible.
Cons: Messy
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from ScottsBy Carly, Consumer Services, August 4, 2015
I am sorry to hear about the damage to concrete or pavers that occurred after using Scotts Green Max Lawn Food. The iron in Green Max Lawn Food will stain concrete, pavers and other hard surfaces as indicated on the back of the label. 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. While not endorsed or guaranteed by Scotts, the following products have shown to be effective at removing iron stains from regular concrete and are registered for this use:
Singerman Laboratories Concrete Rust Remover
USA ONLY: on-line at The Rust Store, Awning Cleaning PRO, Ecomade.com
USA & Canada: on-line at sealgreen.com (look for Rust Remover for Concrete)
Goof Off Rust Stain Remover Outdoors (USA Only
Super Iron Out (USA & Canada)
RO-TYME Iron Remover (Canada Only)
Techniseal Rust Remover (USA & Canada Only)
We suggest you refer to the product label before applying any product to an iron-stained surface. Before using any commercial cleaning products to remove stains, test a small area to make sure the cleaner itself does not cause damage. Most stain removal products work best with two applications.
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
Singerman Laboratories Concrete Rust Remover
USA ONLY: on-line at The Rust Store, Awning Cleaning PRO, Ecomade.com
USA & Canada: on-line at sealgreen.com (look for Rust Remover for Concrete)
Goof Off Rust Stain Remover Outdoors (USA Only
Super Iron Out (USA & Canada)
RO-TYME Iron Remover (Canada Only)
Techniseal Rust Remover (USA & Canada Only)
We suggest you refer to the product label before applying any product to an iron-stained surface. Before using any commercial cleaning products to remove stains, test a small area to make sure the cleaner itself does not cause damage. Most stain removal products work best with two applications.
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
5
Great Product when used with Precautions
on May 6, 2015
Posted by: MrCong
from East Orange, NJ
Gender:Male
Expertise:Intermediate
This lawn food is excellent, and will darken up a pale lawn and speed grass growth in a very few days, but should be applied carefully with a drop spreader only. If a broadcast feeder is used. one risks getting this on a non-lawn area, and rust spots will result. Beyond that, this can be used to pep up exhausted soil and a lackluster lawn, and is great for those of us who neglect that critical late fall/early winter feeding, only to witness a weak growth of grass emerge the following spring. Overall, however, a fantastic product.
Pros: Quality, Effective, hyperfast working
Cons: lack of stain warning, lacks resealable bag
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting Scotts