Scotts Halt vs. Lesco Pre-Emergent: Which to Choose?

Lesco Is Comparable Quality

Lesco is a professional-grade brand on par with Scotts. Either will work.

But Do You Even Need Pre-Emergent?

If you had little crabgrass last year and neighbors didn't either, skip it. Crabgrass doesn't "take over" from one season to the next—it only explodes if the seed bank is already high.

Better Fertilizer Timing

Early spring fertilization depletes carbohydrate reserves. Instead, fertilize:

• Late spring (Memorial Day)
• Early fall (Labor Day)
• Late fall (after mowing stops, between Halloween–Thanksgiving)

This builds root reserves, improves drought/weed/insect tolerance, and avoids summer stress. Never fertilize cool-season grass in hot summer.