Which granular synthetic lawn fertilizers brands are available at The Home Depot?

We carry a wide variety of the top brands of granular synthetic lawn fertilizers, such as <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/PennMulch/Granular/Synthetic/N-5yc1vZbx6bZne8Z1z1d6c9Z1z1dax7?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">PennMulch</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/BIOADVANCED/Granular/Synthetic/N-5yc1vZbx6bZxosZ1z1d6c9Z1z1dax7?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">BIOADVANCED</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Pennington/Granular/Synthetic/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ2jyZ1z1d6c9Z1z1dax7?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Pennington</a>.

How do I know if I need a pre-emergent or post-emergent fertilizer?

<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Pre-Emergent/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1cns1?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Pre-emergent fertilizer</a> is applied before weeds sprout, preventing them from growing. <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Post-Emergent/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1cnso?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Post-emergent fertilizer</a> is applied after weeds have emerged, to kill them.

Are there different types of lawn fertilizer formulas?

You'll find different formulas based on the nutrients they provide. Common formulas include <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Granular/Non-Organic/Synthetic/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1d6c9Z1z1dax7Z1z1dcin?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">non-organic</a>, <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Granular/Feather-Meal/Synthetic/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1d6c9Z1z1dax7Z1z1dcil?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">feather meal</a>, and <a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Granular/Corn-Gluten-Meal/Synthetic/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1d6c9Z1z1dax7Z1z1dnsn?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">corn gluten meal</a>.

Which granular synthetic lawn fertilizers is the top-rated?

The <a href = "https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotts-Turf-Builder-42-18-lbs-15-000-sq-ft-Southern-Dry-Lawn-Fertilizer-for-Southern-Grass-23415/100355695?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">Turf Builder 42.18 lbs. 15,000 sq. ft. Southern Dry Lawn Fertilizer for Southern Grass</a> is one of our top-rated granular synthetic lawn fertilizers.

Is this fertilizer safe for my kids?

Some fertilizers can be harmful to children if ingested or if they come into contact with their skin. Look for fertilizers labeled "<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Safe-For-Kids/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1y1iz?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">safe for kids</a>" to ensure they are safe for your family.

Will this fertilizer control crabgrass?

If you are concerned about crabgrass, choose a fertilizer labeled "<a href="https://www.homedepot.com/b/Outdoors-Garden-Center-Lawn-Care-Lawn-Fertilizers/Controls-Crabgrass/N-5yc1vZbx6bZ1z1zicv?emt=plpfaq_2408_fertilizers" style="text-decoration: underline;">controls crabgrass</a>". These fertilizers contain herbicides that target crabgrass specifically.