Finish Strong. Feed Deep. Prepare for Dormancy — Step 4 of the Shaw's 4-Step Lawn Program.
Shaw's 30-0-6 50% SurfCote is Step 4 in the Shaw's 4-Step Lawn Program — the powerful late-season feeding that carries your lawn through the end of the growing season, prepares cool-season grasses for winter dormancy, and sets the foundation for a strong spring green-up. This is the highest-nitrogen step in the program (30%), combined with 6% potassium and 50% SurfCote for a carefully managed final push of nutrition.
Late-season fertilizer applications — commonly referred to as 'winterizer' programs — are among the most important in the entire annual fertilizer calendar. Nitrogen applied in fall is taken up by the plant and stored in crown and root tissues, fueling the grass through dormancy and providing the carbohydrate and protein reserves needed for early spring re-growth. A well-executed Step 4 application means faster green-up, better color, and stronger, denser turf the following spring — without needing an emergency early-spring nitrogen push.
The 6% potassium content is elevated specifically to support the needs of late-season turf — hardening cell walls, improving cold tolerance, and reducing winter injury susceptibility. With 50% SurfCote providing controlled nitrogen release, the fertilizer feeds gradually through the remaining active growing days before dormancy sets in.
Rates, timing, and labeled uses are on the manufacturer's label; always read and follow label directions.
