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Core^™ 12-8-12

Name: Core™ 12-8-12
Brand: The Andersons Home & Garden
SKU: 10009927
Price: 47.88 USD
Availability: InStock

Lawn Fertilizer

Covers up to: 5,000 sq. ft.

5,000 sq. ft.

12,500 sq. ft.

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Overview

Professional-grade fertilizer for all seasons, but especially beneficial to apply during spring and fall because the quick-release nitrogen provides turf with immediate nutrition
Includes micronutrients and 2% iron for an extra-deep greening
Made with extremely fine particle size for more coverage and even distribution
Can be reapplied every 4-6 weeks during the growing season
Not sold in MD

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What Makes It Pro-Grade?

Small Particle Size

Standard consumer fertilizer granules are 60% bigger than the size of Core 12-8-12 granules. The pros prefer formulas with smaller particles because it provides more complete and uniform coverage, which boosts the product’s effectiveness.

When to Apply Core 12-8-12

Core 12-8-12 can be applied to all turf types any time it is actively growing. It contains all quick-release nitrogen so it is especially beneficial to apply it in the spring and fall or before an event when you want a quick green-up. Core 12-8-12 feeds for up to 6 weeks and can be reapplied at 4-6 week intervals.

Bag of Core 12-8-12 fertilizer on green lawn

Pro Tips for Best Results

Check The Forecast

Avoid applying before heavy rainfall so particles don't get washed away.

Mow First

Clear any lawn debris and make it easier for particles to reach the soil.

Clean Up

Sweep or blow product off the driveways/sidewalks back into the lawn.

Water Deep

Your lawn will need at least 0.2 inches of water.

Spreader Settings

We recommend using a broadcast spreader. These spreader settings are a guide. Many variables such as walking speed, terrain, particle size, density, and spreader condition can affect these settings. Be sure to calibrate your spreader before every application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick-release nitrogen provides an immediate boost of nutrients to your lawn, resulting in fast green-up and visible results within days of application and watering it in. It’s especially beneficial when your grass needs a color enhancement before an event, an early-spring jumpstart or a final boost of nutrition at the end of the season.

Core 12-8-12's nitrogen level is higher and it is available in a 45 lb bag.

Once product has been applied, watered-in, and the lawn has then completely dried, pets are safe to enter back out onto the lawn.

Yes, you do! This product needs to be watered in with at least .2 inches of water. Using a rain gauge to measure irrigation can be helpful.

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.967742 / 5 from 31 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Core™ 12-8-12 fertilizer offers quick and great results, providing immediate nutrition to turf with its quick-release nitrogen. Customers appreciate the quick shipping and customer service from Andersons.

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Review highlights

"Ships quick and the support staff at Andersons are top notch!" — Matt
"Quick shipping and the customer service was great" — KEITH S.
"Product gave quick results after a soil test recommended the product." — Bradley L.

Reviews

We’ve been using Andersons products

"We’ve been using Andersons products for years. This is our first time using CORE 12-8-12. CORE really greened up our yard. It’s been interesting seeing how our yard is much healthier than our neighbors’. Many of which use commercial lawn care services. I’m the DIY guy with the prettiest yard. Thank you Andersons ! JD"

— JD M. (5/5)

Spring Breakfast Buffet

"Put this down first week of April once soil temperatures hit 55-60. Let some rain water soak it in. Really woke up the lawn this spring. Love this stuff. Ships quick and the support staff at Andersons are top notch!"

— Matt (5/5)

Great product my lawn is

"Great product my lawn is growing leaps and bounds!"

— MARILYN S. (5/5)

Works as expected. Every particle

"Works as expected. Every particle has a role and done at maximum efficiency. Anderson’s understands the complexity soil structure and gets the most possible out of every blade. Every component has been carefully evaluated to deliver great results."

— Fred H. (5/5)

This is just what my

"This is just what my lawn needed after the exceptionally freezing cold temps here in East Central Florida. Some warm temps & my St Augustine is dancing with new, dark green runners!"

— Deborah D. (5/5)

Pleased with product. Can see

"Pleased with product. Can see positive results from using this."

— Michael S. (5/5)

Man this is working good.

"Man this is working good. The lawn is dark green and growing thick. I dethatched and aerated before I applied fertilizer. An old man down the block came by and wanted to know what I used."

— Anthony S. (5/5)

Works great! Recently used it

"Works great! Recently used it for overseeding. Living in California, I can no longer get PGF Balance 10-10-10. This product works just as well!"

— Michael C. (5/5)

Core 12-8-12 for Spring startup

"Put down Core 12-8-12 on March 5 on St Augustine. Two weeks later lawn is green and growing. Great fertilizer for a Spring startup."

— Tom H. (5/5)

Great stuff

"I applied this to the lawn with some rain in the forecast the following day. A few days later the lawn was popping and looked amazing. The 2% iron is great!"

— Stripe. L. (5/5)

Q&A

How soon can I seed: You may seed at the same time as applying Core 12-8-12.
How soon can I seed: Hi there, Core 12-8-12 can be applied at the same time as seeding.
Hello, I'm excited about this new product. What is the SGN size? Also, are the particles homogeneous for even dispersion? Thanks, <3 love the Anderson's!: Core 12-8-12 has an SGN of 150. The particles are not homogeneous.
How does this compare to PFG Complete 16-4-8 Humic?: Core 24-6-12, Core 12-8-12, PGF Complete16-4-8 and PGF Balanced 10-10-10 all have an extremely small particle size. Core 24-6-12 and PGF Complete 16-4-8 are comparable as their analysis are both a 4:1:2 ratio. Core 12-8-12 and PGF Balanced 10-10-10 are comparable as they both have all quick-release nitrogen. Both Core 12-8-12 and Core 24-6-12 have a 45 lb. bag option and are less expensive.