KC Lawn Care Products

Products tested for Zone 6a · KC clay soil · Quantities calculated for your lawn

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Pre-Emergent Herbicidespring

Quali-Pro Prodiamine

Professional-grade pre-emergent. The gold standard for KC crabgrass prevention. Split application in March and June.

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Selective Herbicidespring

T-Zone Turf Herbicide

Highly effective broadleaf weed control for Tall Fescue. Targets clover, dandelion, and wild violet without harming grass.

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Spot Treatmentspring

Roundup For Lawns -- Ready to Use

Spot treatment for tough weeds in Tall Fescue. Safe for KC lawns when used as directed. 1 gallon covers targeted areas.

Coverage1 gallon -- spot treatment use
Granular Fertilizerspring

Sta-Green Fast Acting with Iron

Fast-acting granular with iron for quick green-up. Improves KC clay soil structure. 15 lb covers 5,000 sq ft.

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Granular Fertilizerspring

Sta-Green Slow Release 16-0-10

Natural slow-release fertilizer. Low phosphorus formula safe for KC lawns. 20 lb bag covers 4,000 sq ft.

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Granular Fertilizerfall

Sta-Green All Purpose 10-10-10

Balanced all-purpose fertilizer for KC lawns. 40 lb bag covers 5,000 sq ft. Good starter fertilizer after overseeding.

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Granular Fertilizerfall

Sta-Green 29-0-5 Slow Release

High nitrogen slow-release for fall feeding. Builds root mass for winter survival. 11.2 lb covers 4,000 sq ft.

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Granular Fertilizerspring

DARK MATTER 21-0-0 Ammonium Sulfate

Professional-grade ammonium sulfate. Fast green-up with sulfur to lower pH in KC alkaline soils. Small prill for even distribution.

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Granular Fertilizersummer

7-0-20 Summer Stress Blend

Low nitrogen, high potash summer formula. Builds heat and drought tolerance in KC summers. 45 lb bag covers 15,000 sq ft. Safe for all lawns year-round.

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Liquid Fertilizerspring

PetraMax Neighbor's Envy 7-in-1

7-in-1 liquid concentrate with nitrogen, iron, humic acid, and sea kelp. Deep green results fast. 1 gallon covers up to 16,000 sq ft.

Coverage1 gallon covers up to 16,000 sq ft
Soil Amendmentspring

GS Plant Foods Liquid Humic Acid

Organic humic acid to boost nutrient uptake and improve KC clay soil structure. Increases water retention and microbial activity.

CoverageFollow label for dilution rate
Soil Amendmentspring

GS Plant Foods Organic Kelp Fertilizer

Natural kelp extract for stress resistance and root development. Works with humic acid to improve KC clay soil biology.

CoverageFollow label for dilution rate
Grub Controlspring

Scotts GrubEx1 Season Long

Season-long grub prevention. Apply May-June before Japanese beetles lay eggs. 14.35 lb covers 5,000 sq ft. Most effective preventative in KC.

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Insect Killersummer

Spectracide Triazicide Granules

Kills 100+ insects including armyworms and billbugs. 10 lb granules for broadcast application. Good summer backup for surface insect pressure.

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Insect Killersummer

Spectracide Triazicide Hose End

Liquid concentrate hose-end sprayer for fast knockdown of surface insects. 32 oz covers large areas quickly. Use when armyworm pressure is high.

Coverage32 oz concentrate -- covers large areas
Fungicidesummer

Scotts DiseaseEx Lawn Fungicide

Controls 26 lawn diseases including brown patch -- the #1 KC summer fungal threat. 10 lb covers 5,000 sq ft. Apply preventatively in July humidity.

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Fungicidesummer

BioAdvanced Fungus Control 32oz RTU

Ready-to-use liquid fungicide for spot treatment of brown patch and dollar spot. No mixing required. 32 oz for targeted application.

Coverage32 oz ready to use -- spot treatment
Fungicidesummer

BioAdvanced Lawn Fungus Control 10lb

Granular systemic fungicide for season-long disease protection. 10 lb for broadcast application across the full lawn. Better for widespread pressure.

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