Is Your Lawn Covered in Weeds? Could Brunnings Feed N Weed Hose-On Be the Fix?

April 8, 2025

Sick of Weeds Taking Over Your Lawn? Here's How to Send Them Packing

There’s nothing more heartbreaking than finally getting your lawn looking halfway decent—only to wake up and notice it’s being strangled by weeds. One day it’s green and promising, and the next it’s like a party for clover and dandelions. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone… and you’re definitely not powerless!

Before you tear your hair out (or worse, scorch your grass with guesswork), let’s chat about a lawn lifesaver that might just become your new best friend: the Brunnings Feed ‘N Weed Hose-On. This stuff is like giving your lawn a meal and a personal bodyguard at the same time.

Weeds: Pests With Party Hats

Weeding by hand? That’s great… until you realise they’ve got more backup than your extended family on a public holiday. Clover, bindii, thistles—they don’t ask for permission, they just move in. And if you’re new to gardening or juggling a busy household, staying ahead of this green gang can get exhausting fast.

This is why many beginner gardeners fall into the all-too-common trap: buying random sprays, over-watering, or just giving up altogether. That’s where the Brunnings Feed ‘N Weed Hose-On gives you a real shot at taking back control.

What Makes This Hose-On Hero Special?

Let’s break it down (without breaking your brain).

Two Jobs, One Product: You’re feeding your lawn and knocking out broadleaf weeds at the same time.
Tough on the Right Targets: It’s designed to zap common weeds like clover, bindii, capeweed, lambs tongue—basically, all the usual villains.
Leaf Absorption Magic: It gets absorbed through the leaves of the weeds, not the soil, which means your grass stays happy while the invaders go bye-bye over 3 to 4 weeks.
Easy Spray Application: Just grab your garden hose, twist it on, and give your lawn a proper shower. No need for measuring jugs or complicated mixing.
Covers Plenty: 2.7 litres can treat up to 173 square metres. A solid amount for most suburban yards.

Bet you didn’t think weed control could sound this doable, huh?

When to Use It? Timing is Everything

You know how annoying it is when you clean the house and five minutes later someone spills sauce on the benchtop? Well, trying to control weeds in dormancy is a bit like that. For Brunnings Feed ‘N Weed Hose-On to work its best, apply it when the weeds are actively growing. That means when it’s warm, their little photosynthesising leaves are soaking everything up—including your strategic counterattack.

A Gentle Heads-Up

If this is your first shot at lawn treatments, don’t worry, you’re not expected to be an expert overnight. But here’s my little gardener’s whisper in your ear: don’t get heavy-handed, and always follow the instructions. It’s a bit like baking—precision keeps your cake (in this case, grass) soft and lush… not burnt and crispy.

A Real-Life Snapshot

One of our regulars, Scott—new homeowner, brand new to lawn care—came into Strathalbyn H Hardware looking half-defeated. His backyard had a patchy lawn full of clover and not a single cricket game in sight. He grabbed the Brunnings Feed ‘N Weed Hose-On, and three weeks later, he came back waving a photo. Green. Even. Glorious. He even said his toddler rolled around in the grass without getting prickles. That’s what I call winning.

You're Not Alone, And Yes—You Can Handle This

It doesn’t matter if all you’ve ever grown is that one stubborn pot plant on the kitchen windowsill. Starting your garden, or sassing up your outdoor spaces, is a learning experience. And with simple solutions like the Brunnings Feed ‘N Weed Hose-On, you’re not guessing—you’re taking steps towards lawns that make you feel proud instead of panicked.

So go ahead, grab the hose. Give this product a whirl. And pop into our garden centre if you want someone to look over your plan or just cheer you on over a chat about what actually works in your backyard. That local knowledge matters way more than rando advice from internet gardening forums.

Sending clover and capeweed packing? Yep, you’ve got this.

Happy gardening,

Candeece 🌱