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jo harSouth-Eastern Region, NSW
- 7 reviews
- 1 like
yates weed and feed granular
this is the worst my lawn has ever looked did not kill one weed but burnt patches of my lawn this should not be sold remove from sale now yates should pay to re sow my lawn will never buy yates products again
Purchased in December 2021 at Mitre 10 for $21.00.
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FranSydney, NSW
Yates Weed and Feed Pro Granules
Purchased Yates Weed and Feed Pro and had similar experience to other reviewers. Grass only went black in odd patches and the clover is doing nicely thank you...won't waste my money again. They didn't mention that it stains not only concrete but rubber too....my white sailing boots are now spotted yellow.
Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $20.00.
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margiePeel, WA
- 3 reviews
One year on and granules still noted
Purchased bag of 2 bags weed & feed granules from Bunnings. Spread over front and rear lawns. Watered in well as instructed (on 2 occasions). Winter saw good rainfall. 11 months on, and still mass of white coloured granules everywhere throughout lawned areas. Most of the grass died and have had mega weeds appearing. Seems to work in reverse. Kills lawn and promotes weeds. I have current pics of multiple white coloured granules across yard that obviously did not dissolve as was indicated- in a slow release time frame. Very disappointed. Maybe i got a bad batch? Anyone else had this issue
Purchased in August 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $30.00.
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LBensonSydney Surrounds, NSW
- 6 reviews
Will never buy this again
I live on acreage so bought a fair amount of this from Bunnings at McGraths Hill in NSW. I used slightly more per square metre than was suggested on the instructions. My lawn is couch. After 4 weeks, I have double (if not triple) the amount of weeds. The product left orange stains on my concrete which I am unable to get off. I would not recommend this product to anyone.
Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $15.94.
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Useless and the water hose type too
Absolutely useless. I bought two 5litre hose water bottle from bunnings at $23 each. Applied twice two weeks apart and still clover and onion weed and kooch grass. And the law looks no Greener and still patchy 5 weeks later!!! Don't buy it!!!!
Purchased in September 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $46.00.
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Keith and sandyBusselton
- 2 reviews
- 4 likes
Not worth buying
Tried this stuff on the lawn to exactly the way to do on the packaging,
Did it again after a week to 10 days later the weeds are thriving,
I even put some direct on a broadleaf and NOTHING. happened,
Contacted YATES, they said they will get in touch, Like the weeds nothing happened
Purchased in August 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Keith and Sandy,
Thank you for your feedback. Please contact us at www.yates.com.au and we can help with further advice on the best weeds to treat with this product and application rates. We're al... Read more
ways happy to help and ensure you get the right results.Same answer as you have for everyone, I think all you do is push a button
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BlackspearSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 4 reviews
Kills grass, weeds flourish
Purchased from Bunnings in Southport, no weeds dead at all, they have greened up beautifully. The grass however, is dead. What weeds this supposedly kills is beyond me. I will never purchase this product again.
Purchased in May 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $15.94.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Blackspear,
Please contact us at www.yates.com.au and we can help with further advice on the best weeds to treat with this product and application rates. We're always happy to help and ensure y... Read more
Filled out the contact us form, and referred back to this review.
Yates R.Yates
Thank you we will speak soon.
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MichellePerth, WA
Damages Pavers and Yates will not respond
DO NOT EVER use this product . My travertine pavers are orange at the edge where the paver meets the lawn. I spoke to Yates who refused to allow me to speak to a manager to discuss the issue. They told me to use CLR to clean the pavers but we’re unsure if this would damage the lawn ! What a joke as they are suppose to specialise in garden products! I have never had this issue with other companies feed and weed products. Apparently not to use this product near any hard surfaces- aren’t all lawns near some hard surface- they said to use a metre away - and how does this help the lawn ? Useless product and apparently the spray is the same.
Purchased in June 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse.
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Michelle,
Thank you for contacting Yates on the 14th June and we were sorry to hear of your experience with our Weed 'n' Feed Granular product.... Read more
Unfortunately, as noted on the label and advised by our team member during your phone call, staining can occur if the product is left on the hard surfaces. This warning is provided under the caution section of the label. As discussed with you via the phone, you may like to consider using a product such as CLR or a cleaning product that is suitable to remove iron stains, which is what has caused the discolouring in the pavers. Please check with manufacturers of these products prior to use to ensure that it is suitable for use on your pavers. We do take your feedback seriously and appreciate you taking the time to contact us regarding this issue. Your feedback has been registered with our complaints department and will be reviewed by our consumer and marketing teams. Kind regards, Consumer Experience Team LeaderSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
DarrenSydney, NSW
- 4 reviews
Terrible Product - Left Orange Stains
I bought the Yates Weed 'n' Feed from Bunnings and spread it as per the instructions. Later that day there was a a light rain shower. I came out of after the rain shower had stopped and found bright orange stains all over my Travertine pavers and sandstone garden edge.
I spent a day using acid wash and a high pressure gurni to remove it and there are still areas where I cannot remove the orange stains.
This is a terrible product and should be recalled. This will cost me thousands to replace the stained Travertine pavers and sandstone capping.
Purchased in April 2021 at Bunnings Warehouse for $20.00.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Darren
We have appreciate your messages and hopefully assisted you in this matter when we spoke directly on the phone to resolve. ... Read more
We always recommend that everyone reads the directions on pack before applying and do not apply when rain is expected. For more information on how to use this product: https://www.yates.com.au/products/weed-control/lawns-selective-control/yates-weed-n-feed-granular/Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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ColinPerth
- 3 reviews
- 4 likes
OK - Lawn Greener, but NO actual ingredient to KILL weeds.
This is NOT actually a weed HERBICIDE, it is designed to stick to the flat leaves of the weeds and given them a terminal sun burn, that is why my lawn got a bit burnt.
If I had realised it is not a Herbicide when I purchased the product I would not have bought it. What a waste, all it is is Ferrous Sulphate.
Ferrous Sulphate, is just a lawn green up. I've got a 500gm tub in my shed that is massively more concentrated and cost half as much. 50grams in 5 litres of water over my entire lawn. So 10 doses in 500gm tub.
Back to Amgrow Kleen Lawn Selective Herbicide next time, It does a far better job than Yates Weed 'n' Feed Granular did.
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Colin,
Thank you for your review.... Read more
Yates Weed n Feed Granular is perfect for controlling a variety of broadleaf weeds in your lawn and giving it a green boost. It is not a systemic like Yates Weed n Feed Liquid Hose-on, so it won't absorb into the leaves of the weeds and kill from the roots. For further technical information, please contact our team directly. You can find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact Kind regards YatesYes.. I knowit is not systemic, NOW,.
As a matter of fact it didn't kill my weeds, it burnt them, and now they are really nice and green. ... Read more
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LorentzBrisbane
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Good product! Must try
Don’t understand why there are so many negative review here. I purchased the product a few months ago and apply as instructed. Killed most of the weed in my lawn and saved me hours of digging the weed out.
At only $15 from bunning this is value for money considering it also fertilise the lawn.
It doesn’t really works on spiky weed such as bindii. However the hose on one is good for killing bindii
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Hello Lorentz,
Thank you for your review!... Read more
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. It is great to hear that our product has helped to eradicate the weeds in your lawn. If you would ever like to contact our team directly, please find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact Kind regards, YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
SkudzPerth
Read the instructions people!
How many 1 star reviews are giving it 1 star because it made the grass go black? Did any of you actually read the product info? It legit states on the back that it will turn your grass black for a few weeks. As for the people who say it burnt their grass? User error.
One guy complained because he used the product. it worked, but then weeds came back the next year. Really?
I have used this product for years and it has always worked perfectly.
Try reading the label. Follow the directions. Note that it only kills certain weeds not all weeds. If you have those type of weeds and follow the direction on the back and read the label. It will work as intended.
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Hi Skudz,
Thank you for your review.... Read more
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. It is great to hear that you have had such a good result with our product. If you would ever like to contact our team directly, you can find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact Kind regards YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Just the best
Love your weed feed i spread the weed feed all over my grass. Leave it on 3 days. I then hosed it in. Comes back great. Iff i see some come back i just put half a hand full on the weed leave on 2 days hose in. I got just the best lawn.
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Hi Jenny,
Thank you for your review!... Read more
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. It is great to hear that you have had such a good result with our product. If you would ever like to contact our team directly, you can find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact Kind regards YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Works better than any liquid version
I've been using it for years. Just bought another bag now. I find it works better if the grass is damp when you apply it. Yes it sends the grass black, but it kills most weeds and within a couple of weeks, the lawn is looking lovely and green again, minus the majority of weeds.
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Hi,
Thank you for taking the time to review our product. ... Read more
Yates Weed n Feed Granular is perfect for controlling a variety of broadleaf weeds in your lawn and giving it a green boost! We are glad that you have found great success with using this product over the years. If you would ever like to contact our team directly, you can find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact Enjoy your lovely green lawn! Kind regards, YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ruined eight thousand dollars worth of buffalo lawn
I purchased this product from Bunnings within days the lawn went black, I paid eight thousand dollars to install the lawn 6 years ago and have never had a problem with a weeder feeder. This product is labled granulated it's actually dust. If you value your lawn don't use this product
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Tez,
Sorry to hear of this very poor result! After the product is applied the lawn can go black. This is in line with the information provided on the label, and shouldn't be cause for concern as ... Read more
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DevoFlinders Park
Coincidence ?
The same people that have poor results with this product are also the ones who can't spell ! It's not a "waist" of time to read instructions!
Also the dates on some posts indicate the the product was applied during hot weather.
Read instructions and time your fertilising of any kind.
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Devo,
Thank you for taking the time to review our product. ... Read more
It's important to note that the best way to use our products is only as directed on the pack. When these directions are not carefully followed, problems can arise, some without a quick fix. We don't want that to happen. Our team are available 7 days a week to assist. If you would ever like to contact our team directly, you can find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact Kind regards, YatesDid you read my comment ? That's the point I was making !
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Steven
- 3 reviews
Very good product, I don't understand the one stars??
I've used this product for years, and unfortunately there's not much completion out there to help bring the costs down. As far as the effectiveness of this product goes, well it's simply outstanding. How else can you feed the good grass and kill everything you don't want. To prove a point, I wasted half a bottle on a very small patch of horrible grass, 3 weeks later, you could have cut the grass out and framed it! It works very well, for me anyway.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Steven,
Thank you for your review! ... Read more
We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. It is great to hear that you have had such a good result with our product. It's important to note that the best way to use our products is only as directed on the pack. When these directions are not carefully followed, problems can arise, some without a quick fix. We don't want that to happen. If you would ever like to contact our team directly, you can find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact Enjoy your picture-perfect lawn! YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
dannyauckland
Burnt my green grass
Got this product last week and as I used it completely burnt my beautiful green garden I can see lots of black spots in the garden and I have spend a huge amount on getting the gardening done and on buying grass seeds.any solutions or recommendations to get it fixed
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Danny,
Sorry to hear of your experience with our product. We can see from your details that you are located in New Zealand. ... Read more
Our New Zealand team are more than happy to look into this issue for you. Please get in touch with our team directly so that they can investigate the matter for you. You can find our New Zealand contact details here: https://www.yates.co.nz/about/contact/ We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Natalie SPerth, WA
- 2 reviews
Yates weed n feed pro granules
Really disappointed in this product. We applied with a spreader to back and used the last on the front lawn. It has burnt the grass it gone black.Particularly on the front where we only used a small amount we now have stripes where it was spread. Our grass was green and healthy before application.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Natalie,
Thank you for contacting our team with your complaint late last week. As discussed, temporary black staining of the lawn is to be expected when this product is applied as directed, a... Read more
nd is not the same as a 'burning' effect. This is in line with the information provided on the label, and shouldn't be cause for concern. As mentioned, we would certainly be keen to investigate further if instead you have found that your lawn has been 'burned' at all.3 weeks on and our back lawn is almost completely dead. If I could upload a picture I would. We have had substantial rain over the last few weeks and it hasnt helped. The black stripes are still very ... Read more
visible to the front lawn. I will never use a yates product again.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Burnt my beautiful green grass
This product does nothing that it guarantees it will. It completely destroyed my beautiful green grass instead of the 'greening lawn' which is advertised. It literally looks lile someone has had patches of fire on on lawn. Extremely disdissatisfied and would like an explanation.
I hust didnt a review accidently on the liquids page which i didnt realise it was just for that, but it was in fact the granular.
Something is clearly wrong with this product as it seems as though im not the only one this has happened to recently (april 2018). Your lucky people arent taking this further.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Rach,
This is very concerning of course. We are sorry to hear of your disappointment with our product. ... Read more
Thank you for contacting our team online earlier this week. We certainly do want to help, and are awaiting your response in our ongoing investigation. If you could please get back to our Consumer Advice Team with the requested details, we'll then have an opportunity to identify the issue in this case. The photos we have received so far seem to depict a lawn that is mostly quite healthy and green, so if you could please also supply some photos showing the extent of the severe damage you have described, that would be most helpful in our investigation. Please contact us directly so we can proceed with our investigation as soon as possible. Find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact We look forward to hearing from you soon. YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Sueasked
I used weed and feed granular on my lawn. Whist did green it up a little no weeds were killed. The major concern is that it has stained my new paving area. Rang customer service and they said to use CLR. This didn't work. I now have $4000 worth of paving marked with rust stains. Not happy. What can be done.
Sue
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Hi Sue. I did not have that issue with the staining. However, my daughters lawn is still bare in many sections. After spreading the granules, and then watering in( as instructed), the granules are to this day( 14 months later), still on top of soil to rear yard. The granules turned white in colour- but hundreds are still scattered over yard. Needless to say, the lawn died in many areas and the weeds grew. Not happy with product at all.
On another note, a friend of mine swears by using hydro chloric acid as a means of cleaning pavers. Maybe try to look into the benefits of this product on pavers? Hope this helps
Thanks margie
simoasked
how soon after treatment can i mow my lawn
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Teresa Gasked
Am I able to use granular weed and feed with water to be able to hose on? I have a used weed and feed hose on container.
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Teresa,
Thank you for your question. Yates Weed n Feed Granular is designed to be spread onto the lawn. It cannot be mixed into your hose-on container.
If you would ever like to contact our team directly, you can find out how here:
Kind regards
Yates
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Jo Har
We are sorry about your experience with our Weed n Feed Granular! Have you tried contacting our team directly as yet? We could then investigate with you and seek a suitable resolution in a ... Read more
timely manner. We do want to minimise the inconvenience, as much as possible.