The Grass Doctor

Are lawn fertilizers like Scotts safe for young children running around in the yard?

Public Comments

1. When you put down the fertilizers, don't let your kids play on the lawn for a day or so. There is no such thing as a safe fertilzer for kids, it's fertilizer--for your lawn.
2. Wait a day or two, after you use it. If it doesn't rain in the first 24 hours, then wet down the area. After that time, it should be safe, for kids and pets.
3. All fertilizers can be harmful. It needs to dry after watering.
4. Go organic. Try corn gluten meal as a fertilzer alternative. It can be used both as a fertilizer and as a pre-emergent for weeds.
5. No. And weed-and-feeds are even worse. Always read the "labels" on the bags and follow all directions. Most people over do it on fertilizers and you have a run off issue.