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SalTaupo
Water everywhere. Did the weed and feed do any good?
We did the weed and feed this morning so now will wait 4 weeks to see if this works. Neighbors lawn looks great. By reading the reviews I am not sure if product any good. Could end up with weird summer lawn for playing croquet on and summer bbq time
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Fix for nozzle not mixing with hose water
As mentioned in an earlier review, anyone unable to get the weed and feed nozzle working will likely have one or both of the prongs still stuck in the air holes that are meant to be clear to allow the hose spray to distribute the product. Just pull out the offending prong(s) with pliers and away you go.
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Paul,
Thank you for your review. ... Read more
It is very unusual that the prongs will still be stuck in the two holes at the top of the nozzle after the flat cover has been removed. If you do have batch details we would appreciate to get these details from you so we can provide it to our quality assurance team for review. We are always here to assist you with any of our products. You can find our contact details 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!
MaryBrisbane
- 2 reviews
- 6 likes
Terrible
I couldn't say if the product works because I couldn't get it to come out of the bottle. Will be taking it back and buying a different brand. I followed the instructions and even opened the bottle to check for blockage or poor connection and tried different water pressure but it wouldn't work.
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Mary,
We are sorry that you had difficulties with getting the product out of the bottle and understand that it can be a frustrating experience.... Read more
Our team are actively working on improving our packaging and application process. In the meantime, we are available 7 days a week to assist you with applying the product to your lawn as well as looking into your individual case. Our contact details are available here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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LilacGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 6 reviews
- 7 likes
It works.
I have been using this for years. It works after a couple of applications. Wish I didn’t get wet using it, but it works and is much cheaper than the sulky man who used to do it. It is quite an effort doing it. Weed and feed works for my three lawns.
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Lilac,
Thank you for taking the time to review our product.... Read more
It is great to receive your feedback and to hear of the results obtained from using Yates Weed n Feed on your three lawns over the years. It is, however, concerning that you are getting wet when applying the product and would like to discuss this further with you. Our team are on hand 7 days a week to assist you and can be contacted here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact We look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
melb30Victoria
- 21 reviews
- 13 likes
Weed remover
I sprayed this product over the front area that basically contains a vast number of weeds over 3 weeks ago and I have to agree that it is a VERY slow way to kill weeds. I'm thinking I might have to respray the areas to give it an extra boost. I've noticed only a few weeds slowing dying and that's about it. We'll see. I'm not sure if I'd recommend this product as yet.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello there,
Thank you for giving our product a go! Yates Weed 'n' Feed Liquid Hose-on should take full effect in around 4 weeks from application; it isn't an instant weedkiller and is only for us... Read more
e against the weeds listed on the label. Our granular Weed 'n' Feed product will give a much quicker result (~48 hours) against most broadleaf weeds in a lawn situation.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
bolandWellington
- 2 reviews
Works really well! Need to do it twice a year.
We are in an area with some forest, and there are a lot of weeds in our lawn. I use Weed and Feed about twice a year, and it works well. I don't see the weeds turn yellow, but they just stop growing. I spray the entire lawn with one 4L can, and mow the lawn one week later. After that, it's almost weed free for about 4 months and then it starts again.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Boland,
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the time and effort you have taken to share your experience. ... Read more
As you point out, there isn’t a need to wait for the weeds to die-off when using this product, just mow as normal from at least 7 days after application. If you are ever seeking advice on any of our products, please don't hesitate to get in touch with our team. Find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact Enjoy your weed-free lawn! YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Kills everything but the weeds
I question if there has been a change in the formula of Weed’n’Feed as I have used this product in the past without too much stress to the lawn. In late spring last year we used the product.... didn’t connect the dots at that point thinking it was weather problems or we didn’t follow instructions correctly as our lawn died back.
STUPIDLY we tried the product again about 5 weeks ago, to then watch our beautiful green lawn slowly die off.
All we have in our yard now is dead lawn with green patches of weeds. If we step out to our footpath we st...Read more
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Leally,
We are sorry that you have had such a terrible result after using our product. This is very concerning especially having occurred twice! There definitely are some lawn varieties and c... Read more
onditions which are incompatible with this product, hence our advice to this effect on the label. Have you tried contacting our team directly as yet? We could then investigate with you and seek a suitable resolution as soon as possible.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
RussSydney, NSW
- 2 reviews
Dead Lawn
used the granules and spread it on the lawn as per instruction. left it for two days and watered the lawn. now the lawn is black and dead in patches only. Watering the dead patches hasn't helped and my lawn looks like a mess. Im not happy. I have sent an online complaint to https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Russ,
Sorry to hear this, and thank you for making contact with our team. This is a very different product to the one discussed on this page, and while the temporary black staining of the law... Read more
n is to be expected, the dead patches (unless they are dead patches of weeds) certainly sound as though something has gone wrong.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Don't buy it
As for all the earlier reviews, once hose is attached to the bottle, no "weed & feed" comes out. What a waste of my time trying to resolve this to make it work and what a waste of money! I don't understand how this product is still being solved. You say that you are working on the issue - but obviously nothing has changed!!!
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Anna,
Thank you for taking the time to review our product, and we are sorry to hear of your frustrating experience with the unit you have purchased! We have been working for quite some time o... Read more
n our next packaging update to ensure we 'get it right', so changes are definitely on the way.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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kdogAdelaide
I found the solution to why the level never changes (for me at least)
There are 2 prongs under the cap lid that block the 2 holes in the nozzle when closed. However, one of the prongs can break off the cap when opened and stay in the hole, and I have to use pliers to get the whole prong out or push it through into the bottle if only a small amount remained, otherwise suction doesn't work. The only reason I noticed this is that I had 2 bottles (1 for each yard) and 1 worked and one did not, until I noticed the difference. Once I got the prong out, it worked just fine. And since then, every time I use weed n f...Read more
eed, I always check for broken prongs ( which I always find), and have had no issues with suction. Frankly the design of the nozzle cap and it's manufacturing is poor. Its so hard to open by hand, maybe because the prongs are stuck in the holes, and many times when i get it open,one of the prongs have cleanly snapped off the underside of the lid, so unless you are familiar with these nozzles, you think the prong is meant to be there. I am giving one star for such a poor design.1 comment
Yates R.Yates
Hello there,
Thank you very much for your detailed review of your disappointing experience with the Weed n Feed Hose-On pack. We'll definitely be taking this into account and hope our upcoming impr... Read more
ovements to the pack design will earn a higher rating.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Same same - nozzle issue
As many other reviewers, I purchased 2 packs. After following the instructions regarding attachment and use, I sprayed for 1 hour with no change to the level. I will have to get a spray pack now. Not happy. Chose hose attachment bottle ad I have MS and the quickest, easiest method of delivery was chosen due to limited energy.
Please fix this issue or do not sell the packs with hose attachment.
Sarah
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Sarah,
We are sorry that you have had such a poor result with the nozzle unit! Have you tried contacting our team directly as yet? We could then investigate with you and seek a suitable resol... Read more
ution in a timely manner. We do want to minimise the inconvenience of what sounds to be a faulty unit, as much as possible.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Useless
The hose on the bottle dispensing system is basically rubbish... it doesn't work...
The level in the bottle remains the same...no matter what you do.
Hold it upright... sideways, up, down, every degree... and NOTHING.
Unless there is a magic word i need to say... this system, in a word... USELESS.
Why market and sell a dodgy product?
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Ray,
We are sorry that you have experienced this frustrating and unacceptable fault with the hose-on nozzle. While the vast majority of these units are sold without resulting in a complaint, ... Read more
we are certainly working on reducing the incidence of faults like these even further. If you would like to get in touch with us directly, we can certainly investigate and propose a suitable resolution in a timely manner.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
BazzBundaberg
- 2 reviews
Reverse Gear
Been having issues with this product for a long time now so I started off carefully following instructions and after a while noticed more in the bottle than I started with, no surprise, checked click on played around with pressure. No change. Pulled nozzle off and checked pickup was on, it was. Reassembled, No change. Dismantled again and shortened pickup by app 1mm and reassembled. No change. This is all very familiar. This nozzle/mixer does not work and previous replies to similar complaints said "working on the issue". This has been an acti...Read more
ve issue for far too long now. Not really a big issue to rectify. After this latest episode I could not ignore it any more so hence this review I, myself, will not have this problem again as I'm off to local produce store to source an alternative. May be more involved and probably more expensive, but "pay peanuts you get peanuts""1 comment
Yates R.Yates
Hello Bazz,
Thank you for taking the time to review our product, and we are sorry to hear of your experience with what sounds to be a faulty nozzle. We can certainly address your particular case wi... Read more
th you directly, via our contact channels listed here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contactSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Yet to use...
After reading these reviews, I'm a bit hesitant to use the product, I pride myself in keeping a nice lawn, so never had used it before, can someone reassure me please... I see a lot of the product in Bunnings getting brought, so it must be ok right? Have been happy with Yates products in the past..
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Yates R.Yates
Hello John,
Thank you for considering our Weed 'n' Feed Hose-On product! I hope the following provides some reassurance. ... Read more
If you could please keep your purchase receipt, and the bottle(s) used, on hand, you would then be best placed for a quick and efficient resolution to any complaint you may have regarding use of the product or the final result. We will always stand by our product; and with proof of purchase and batch details immediately available, you can expect the quickest possible turnaround should something go wrong. As always, please carefully read the product label in full before use, to ensure the product is suitable for your situation and is applied according to label directions. Please do let us know how you go? You can also contact our team with any other questions you may have, before purchasing the product. Find out how here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact We look forward to hearing from you soon. YatesHello yates team,
After reading the instructions carefully and applying it to my lawn, and waiting 7 days before mowing. the weeds are dying and the lawn is greener. It was easy to use, although it... Read more
would be nice to have an on/off tap on the bottle, but for $15.37 I'm not complaining. At this stage I would say I'll will use the product again and rate it a solid 4 and a half out of 5. Cheers John :)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Natania ZAU
- 2 reviews
It kill my buffalo lawn
My small garden buffalo lawn is now dead because of this product ... i purchase two bag of 10 kg weed and feed buffalo pro ..event hough i use the buffalo pro one.. i try to keep watering it and still it dying ... can yates team check it for me??it make me sad because its good buffalo lawn
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Natania,
Sorry to hear about your lawn! This is definitely a very different product to the one discussed on this page. We would like to discuss with you further what has happened so that we c... Read more
an find out what has gone wrong and suggest a suitable course of action.Its made my lawn black it hasn't grow since last 2 month
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Dodgy Delivery
Have used this product several times in the past with mixed results. Does work well when it mixes with water but have suffered yet again from a dodgy delivery of product following instructions. Will have to break open and use through backpack sprayer. Decided to give it one more go this year as I trust Yates as a range of products but will now buy competitor's weed n feed products from now on until I find one with an effective delivery mechanism!
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Mick,
Thank you for taking the time to post your valued feedback in this case. We are sorry to hear of the issues you have encountered with the hose-on nozzle unit on more than one occasion. ... Read more
We are currently busily working on improvements to the unit.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Casey10Launceston
- 2 reviews
Useability design failure on nozzle.
The 'useability' of the product is a complete nuisance.
The hose needs be connected, the (hard to open) clip lifted and then the water turned on.
It means the product is being delivered immediately at the tap, even though your area to spray may be a many metres away from the tap.!! Older nozzle assemblies had a finger hole to cover to allow either a water or product delivery, allowing the user to get where they needed before the application began. Was any 'user testing' ever done on this design?
The label indicates I can decant some product and use in a watering can - but the nozzle assembly is not easy to get off without tools.
The stuff does knock off the weeds well, just a pity about the package.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Casey,
We are sorry that you have encountered these issues with the nozzle apparatus and appreciate you taking the time to provide your considered review of our product. ... Read more
We have received a considerable amount of similar feedback regarding the nozzle design, and we are working on it; so please keep an eye out on the shelves for improvements that will address these issues going forward. Don't forget, you can contact our team directly with any product issue you may be experiencing. That way we can help solve the issue or seek a fair resolution where a product hasn't performed as it should. 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!
CostasGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC
- 2 reviews
Disaster!
First time using the product and it killed my lawn. I used it as per the instructions on the bottle and 2 weeks later my lawn was dead. I have tried calling Yates and have also left a message, no response as yet. Do NOT use this product as it is POISON to your lawn. This product needs to be recalled. I wish I had read the reviews before using this rubbish.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Costas,
This is of course a very concerning result and, as discussed with you earlier over the phone, we certainly are proceeding with a full investigation. ... Read more
As is our commitment with all correspondence, whether complaint or other enquiry, we do strive to respond within 24 hours, and certainly have done in this case. We gratefully appreciate your patient cooperation as we investigate what may have caused damage to your lawn in this particular case. YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
jojoTauranga, New Zealand
Does weed n Feed really work?
I have many broadleaf weeds in my lawn. Have applied weed n feed and weeds are still alive 2 weeks later and lawn looks no better. How long should I wait for a result. I thought it would be pretty instant. Could someone at Yates tell me what I've done wrong
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Yates R.Yates
Hello Jojo,
Two important factors to consider in this case would be: ... Read more
1. Whether the weeds targeted are listed on the label. If not, we would not suggest you expect a positive result. 2. This product will take at least three weeks to significantly kill off most label-listed weeds, depending on conditions. Please do let us know how you go? You can contact our New Zealand team with your results via the channels listed here: https://www.yates.co.nz/about/contact We look forward to hearing from you soon. YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
GardenLoverManly, Brisbane
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
- Verified purchase
The clover is doing really well
Have been using Weed 'n' Feed for many years and it has always worked. Recently I did 3 treatments as each one didn't seem to work. Bought a new bottle as I thought something must be wrong with the formula. The end result was that the clover and every other weed did really well. So I have abandoned the product and dug out each weed individually. I contacted Yates and they said they would be in touch, but never heard from them.
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Yates R.Yates
Hello GardenLover,
We are very concerned to hear that you haven't heard back from us! Sorry that you have been left waiting. There have been a few cases of late where email replies to enquiries via... Read more
our contact form have 'bounced' due to (we assume) a minor error in the contact details supplied. This often leaves us without any way to contact the sender. At this stage we don't know what has happened in your case, but would welcome you to please contact us via any of the applicable channels listed on our contact page: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contactThere is nothing wrong with my email address as your emails come in ok so using that as an excuse is not on. I have been a member of the Garden Club for many years and contacted you via the online cha... Read more
t facility. You must have a record of all that. I already explained everything to one of your consultants who really wasn't any help at all. He had all my contact details so it's really up to you to contact me.Yates R.Yates
Hello again,
To clarify, the possible issue we have mentioned would not suggest there is anything wrong with your email address. ... Read more
Unfortunately, 'GardenLover' is not a name we have been able to find in our internal consumer database at all. We do want to help, so please do get in touch with us soon. If you could please let us know, at that time, your user details from this website, it will mean we can make the connection between the two threads of correspondence. Thank you so much for your understanding and again sorry to hear your experience has not been a good one so far. YatesSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Questions & Answers
Peggy C.asked
Does Yates Weed &Feed kill sheep sorel and yarrow????
Sueasked
I am not sure of the type of lawn/grass I have =-- maybe some buffalo and some kyikuya I need to feed and weed it but the Yates Feed and Weed says not to use on Buffalo.. Help. I also have drying circles developing which may be lawn grub or another pest. It seems there are little round lumps of dirt around the areas (bit like rabbit dropping size) but I'm not sure if that is just from worms of ???? Can you please give me some advice.
Sue
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Hi Sue.
When I used to use this product on my old lawn. It definitely had some form of buffalo in it - I don’t know exactly what it was. But it was buffalo like... It never hurt it. My advice is to take some of your lawn cutting to a nursery and see what they say - after all many of them have a degree in this field. And while your there, buy some of their product to support someone other then bunnings!
If your lawn has been very damp, you can get dirt mounds caused by earth worms. A sign of a healthy soil. If you have red wasps during the day, little brown moths at night, or the fluffy brown nests under your eves. Caterpillars on your driveway, or a small black beetle, You have grubs. You will need to treat for these ASAP. Army worm/beetle can devastate lawns within days.
Follow instructions, if you treat only once, you will fail to break the life cycle of the grub and they will be back in weeks. Multiple applications and preventative measures are critical for maintaining a healthy lawn.
All that being said. It can’t hurt to get a small bottle and spot spray a 2m squared section. Monitor it over a week and see how it goes. Failing that, there is a buffalo friendly version of weed and feed....
Patience is key with lawns. And remember. We are heading into cooler weather and therefore cooler soil temps. The time for lawn Reno’s is spring. A light fertilization now with some weed and grub control should get you through to spring.
Goodluck!
Many Thanks. Very helpful.
Colin D.asked
Is the date on the bottle a use by date?
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I think there may be, although I have used bottles that have been sitting in a hot shed for years and it still worked effectively. Like any chemical keep out of UV and it’s probably going to be fine to store for a long time.
Not 100% on this but think it might be the date of dispatch & batch number.Uusually a use by date will have ( use by ) printed .
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Yates R.Yates
Hi Sal,
Thank you for your review. ... Read more
We are sorry that the water has gone everywhere when applying the product. The water should be coming straight from the front of the open nozzle once the hose is turned on. If this did not occur, please contact us so we can review further. We are always here to assist you with any of our products. You can find our contact details here: https://www.yates.com.au/about/contact We look forward to hearing from you soon. Yates