Safeguard 0-0-7 Pre-emergent Fertilizer

Stop Crabgrass Before It Starts.

If you’ve ever battled crabgrass, goosegrass, poa annua, or other invasive weeds, you already know — once you see them, it’s too late.

Safeguard 0-0-7 with .37% Prodiamine creates a powerful barrier in the soil that prevents weed seeds from germinating in the first place. The result is a cleaner, thicker, weed-free lawn without constant spraying or hand-pulling.

This is the same professional-grade active ingredient trusted by lawn care operators, now available for your home lawn.

What Safeguard Prevents

• Crabgrass
• Goosegrass
• Poa annua (annual bluegrass)
• Spurge
• Chickweed
• Oxalis
• Dozens of other annual grassy and broadleaf weeds

Apply before soil temperatures reach 55°F in spring, or in early fall to prevent winter weeds. Timing is everything with pre-emergent control.

Why Choose 0-0-7 Instead of a Fertilizer Blend?

Safeguard contains 7% potassium (potash) and no nitrogen.

• No unwanted early spring growth surge
• Safe for dormant Bermuda, Zoysia, and St. Augustine lawns
• Helps strengthen roots and improve stress tolerance
• Ideal when you want weed prevention without pushing top growth

If you prefer nitrogen with your pre-emergent, consider Guardian 13-0-10 Pre-emergent Lawn Fertilizer instead.

Professional-Strength Formula

• .37% Prodiamine for long-lasting residual control
• Granular, easy-to-spread formulation
• Professional-grade concentration
• Excellent coverage per bag

Application Rate: Apply at 4–5 lbs per 1,000 square feet using a broadcast spreader.

Watering: Water in with ½ inch of irrigation or rainfall within 7 days to activate the barrier.

Ideal For

• Bermuda grass
• Zoysia grass
• St. Augustine
• Centipede
• Cool-season lawns (when not seeding)
• Landscape beds

Important: Do not apply if you plan to seed. Prodiamine prevents all seeds from germinating, including grass seed.

When to Apply

Spring Application: Apply before soil temperatures reach 55°F for 3–5 consecutive days.

Fall Application (Warm-Season Lawns): Apply in early fall to prevent poa annua and winter weeds.

For season-long protection, apply twice per year.

The Bottom Line

If you want a clean lawn without fighting crabgrass all summer, Safeguard 0-0-7 is the first step.

Apply it on time. Water it in. Enjoy a weed-free season.