This fall fertilizer builds strong, deep grass roots for a better lawn next spring, delivering the nutrients needed to help recover from damage caused by summer heat, drought, and activity. Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food is for use on any grass type. Apply the product to a wet or dry lawn. We recommend using a Scotts spreader to apply this product. For Scotts broadcast/rotary spreaders, use a setting of 2 3/4. For Scotts drop spreaders, use a setting of 6. If fast results are desired, lightly water the product in after application; however, watering-in is not required. Return unused product to original container, and sweep any product that lands on the driveway, sidewalk, or street back onto your lawn. One 10 lb. bag of Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn Food covers 4,000 sq. ft.