Local Solutions for Local Problems
Giving green thumbs a hand since 1968. Ferti-lome fertilizers, weed killers, plant foods and pest controls are made in America and sold only through independent dealers — Family Hardware is yours for Cape Coral, Fort Myers and all of Southwest Florida.
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Cape Coral & Fort MyersWhat's wrong with my yard?
The Southwest Florida problems our Cape Coral and Fort Myers counters hear every week, matched to the Ferti-lome products we keep on the shelf for them.
Dollarweed in St. Augustine
Year-round, peaks June – SeptemberWhat you see: Round, shiny, coin-sized leaves spreading through the lawn, worst where the sprinklers overlap.
What we recommend: Cut irrigation first — dollarweed is a wet-soil weed. Then Ferti-lome Dollar Weed Killer granules or Weed Free Zone liquid, both labeled safe on St. Augustine.
Brown patch & take-all root rot
June – October, and the first cool snap in NovemberWhat you see: Circular yellow-brown rings after a week of afternoon storms; blades pull out of the crown easily.
What we recommend: Stop evening watering and feeding, then Ferti-lome Liquid Systemic Fungicide (propiconazole) on a 14-day interval while the weather stays wet.
New plantings in sandy soil
Any planting day; heaviest October – MarchWhat you see: Fresh shrubs, palms and annuals wilting a week after planting even though they are being watered.
What we recommend: Ferti-lome Root Stimulator 4-10-3 at planting and every two weeks for the first month — the single product our counter recommends most.
Yellowing palms, citrus & hibiscus
March – OctoberWhat you see: Pale new growth with green veins (iron) or yellow older fronds (magnesium / potassium) on palms, citrus and tropicals.
What we recommend: Chelated iron for fast green-up, then a feeding program: Fruit, Citrus & Pecan Tree Food, Hibiscus & Tropical Food, or Tree & Shrub Food every 8 weeks in season.
Crabgrass & goosegrass
Pre-emergent February & September; post-emergent May – AugustWhat you see: Coarse, light-green clumps that explode in summer heat and leave bare dirt in winter.
What we recommend: Pre-emergent in February and again in September (Hi-Yield Grass & Weed Preventer with Treflan, Turf & Ornamental Weed & Grass Stopper); Ferti-lome Weed-Out Crabgrass & Weed Killer on what has already come up.
Sod webworms, armyworms & tomato hornworms
July – OctoberWhat you see: Lawn chewed down overnight in ragged patches; moths flying up at dusk; stripped tomato leaves.
What we recommend: Bt (Caterpillar Killer) or Spinosad — both organic-friendly and safe around the vegetable garden.
Whitefly, aphids & scale on ornamentals
Year-round, worst in springWhat you see: Sticky leaves, black sooty mold, clouds of tiny white insects when you shake a hibiscus or ficus hedge.
What we recommend: Ferti-lome Tree & Shrub Insect Killer drench (systemic, months of protection) or Triple Action for a contact knock-down that also handles fungus.
Feeding St. Augustine, Bahia & Zoysia
October – May (summer blackout in Lee County)What you see: Lawn thinning and losing color six weeks after the last bag went down.
What we recommend: Ferti-lome Lawn Food Plus Iron 24-0-4 or For All Seasons II in spring and summer; Centipede or St. Augustine Weed & Feed where weeds are the real problem; a 10-0-14 Winterizer in October. Note Lee County fertilizer rules: no nitrogen or phosphorus June 1 – September 30.
Snails & slugs
June – OctoberWhat you see: Holes in hosta, basil and seedlings overnight; slime trails on the lanai.
What we recommend: Ferti-lome Come And Get It (iron phosphate, pet-safe) in beds; Hi-Yield Slug & Snail Killer pellets where you need a stronger bait.
Houseplants, orchids & succulents
Year-roundWhat you see: Fungus gnats, leggy growth and orchids that never rebloom.
What we recommend: The Houseplant Hero line: a feed for every plant type plus systemic granules and a ready-to-use spray for gnats and mealybugs.
The Ferti-lome Lines We Build Around
Six families that solve most of what walks through our doors — each formulated for tropical lawns, sandy soil and a twelve-month growing season.
Root Stimulator 4-10-3
The product our counter hands out most. Indole-butyric acid plus a starter feed cuts transplant shock and builds roots fast in sandy Florida soil. Use it on every tree, shrub, palm and annual the day it goes in the ground.
Weed Free Zone & Weed-Out
Selective broadleaf control labeled for St. Augustine, Bahia and Zoysia: dollarweed, clover, chickweed and Florida pusley without taking the lawn with them. Weed Free Zone works down to 45°F for winter weeds.
Systemic Insect Control
Tree & Shrub Insect Killer and Rose & Flower Food Plus Systemic are taken up through the roots and protect from the inside for weeks — the answer to whitefly, aphids and scale on hibiscus, ficus and crotons.
Liquid Systemic Fungicide
Propiconazole for brown patch, take-all root rot and gray leaf spot on turf, plus black spot and powdery mildew on ornamentals — the diseases our rainy season breeds. Hose-end and concentrate.
Specialty Plant Foods
Formulas built for what grows here: Hibiscus & Tropical 17-7-10, Bougainvillea & Flowering Vine, Fruit, Citrus & Pecan 19-10-5, Azalea & Rhododendron, Rose & Flower, and the 20-20-20 and 9-58-8 water-solubles.
Natural & Organic Options
Fish Emulsion 5-1-1, Bt and Spinosad caterpillar controls, Diatomaceous Earth, Neem Oil and iron-phosphate slug bait for the vegetable garden and anywhere kids and pets play.
Built for Florida's Unique Climate
Southwest Florida's sandy soils, intense sun, heavy rainfall, and year-round growing season demand products that work differently. Ferti-lome's formulas are designed for the specific challenges Southern homeowners face — from chinch bugs and dollarweed to nutrient-depleted soils that struggle to retain fertilizer. Their “Local Solutions for Local Problems” approach means every product is formulated with real-world regional conditions in mind.
Watch how it's used
Manufacturer how-to videos for Ferti-lome products we stock. Each one plays on the product page.
Every Ferti-lome product we carry
85 items in 58 product families, each with the manufacturer's label, info sheet and Safety Data Sheet. Tap a size to see price, stock and pickup options.
All Purpose Water Soluble Plant Food 20-20-20
Granular · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Azalea, Camellia, Rhododendron Food 9-15-13
Granular · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Blooming & Rooting Soluble Plant Food 9-58-8
Granular · Garden/Plants
Bougainvillea & Flowering Vine Food 17-7-10
Granular · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Caterpillar Killer Spray with Bt
Liquid · Lawns, Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Chelated Liquid Iron and Other Micro Nutrients
Liquid · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Come And Get It! Slug & Snail Bait
Granular · Lawns, Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Diatomaceous Earth Crawling Insect Control Dust
Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Fish Emulsion Fertilizer 5-1-1
Liquid · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Fruit, Citrus and Pecan Tree Food 19-10-5 (16 lbs) \*CA
Granular · Trees/ShrubsHibiscus and Tropical Plant Food 17-7-10
Granular · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Liquid Systemic Fungicide II
Liquid · Lawns, Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Liquid Systemic Fungicide II RTS
Liquid · Lawns, Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Premium Bedding Plant Food 7-22-8
Granular · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Root Stimulator & Plant Starter Solution 4-10-3
Liquid · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/PlantsRose & Flower Food Plus Systemic 14-12-11
Granular · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Rose and Flower Food Plus Systemic 14-12-11
Granular · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Soil Acidifier Plus Iron
Liquid · Lawns, Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Spinosad
Liquid · Lawns, Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Triple Action
Liquid · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
Triple Action RTS
Liquid · Trees/Shrubs, Garden/Plants
A dealer-exclusive brand, done right online
Ferti-lome is the lawn and garden line you will not find at the big boxes. Family Hardware is the authorized dealer for Lee County — in store and on this website.
Sold through independent dealers only
Voluntary Purchasing Groups has never put Ferti-lome on a big-box shelf. The line is built for stores like ours, where somebody can tell you which bag your lawn actually needs.
Genuine, fresh, authorized
Every bottle and bag here comes through the authorized dealer channel: current labels, current formulations, and the manufacturer standing behind it.
Buy it online from a real dealer
Order on familyhardware.com for pickup at Cape Coral or Fort Myers, or ship to the door. Same products, same people, same advice — not a marketplace reseller.
Label, info sheet & SDS on every product
Landscapers and property managers can pull the Safety Data Sheet and the full label straight from our product pages — no calls, no PDFs by email.
Expert Knowledge
Get the most from your Ferti-lome products with Florida-specific lawn and garden guidance.
Year-Round Lawn Care Calendar for SW Florida
Spring (March – May)
Fertilize: Lawn Food Plus Iron 24-0-4 or For All Seasons II as the grass breaks dormancy — the key feeding window for St. Augustine and Bahia.
Weeds: Weed-Out Crabgrass & Weed Killer on crabgrass that is already up; Weed Free Zone on dollarweed and clover.
Insects: Chinch bugs start as the weather warms. Treat preventively along driveways and sidewalks where they show first.
Summer (June – August)
Fertilize: Lee County's summer fertilizer ordinance blacks out nitrogen and phosphorus June 1 – September 30. Feed palms, citrus and ornamentals with their specialty foods instead of the lawn.
Pests: Peak season for chinch bugs, sod webworms and fire ants. Bt and Spinosad handle the worms without touching the vegetable garden.
Fungus: Afternoon storms breed brown patch and gray leaf spot. Liquid Systemic Fungicide on a 14-day interval while it stays wet.
Fall (September – November)
Fertilize: Winterizer 10-0-14 in October builds roots and potassium reserves without pushing top growth into the cool months.
Weeds: Winter annuals (chickweed, henbit, Florida pusley) germinate as nights cool — Weed Free Zone keeps working down to 45°F.
Plant: Our best planting season. Root Stimulator at every transplant.
Winter (December – February)
Minimal Feeding: Warm-season grasses slow down — skip heavy nitrogen. Chelated iron for color if the lawn is pale.
Garden: Tomatoes, peppers and herbs are in full swing. Fish Emulsion, 20-20-20 and Blooming & Rooting 9-58-8 keep them producing.
Prepare: New Lawn Starter 9-13-7 for sod and plugs going in before spring.
Why Buy Ferti-lome at Family Hardware
Authorized Ferti-lome Dealer
Genuine Ferti-lome products with full manufacturer backing. Every fertilizer, weed killer, and pest control product delivered fresh and ready for Florida conditions.
Lawn & Garden Experts
Our team understands SW Florida’s unique growing challenges — from chinch bugs to dollarweed. We’ll recommend the right Ferti-lome product for your specific problem.
The Whole Line, Documented
Fertilizers, weed killers, insect control, fungicides and specialty foods, each with its label, info sheet and Safety Data Sheet on the product page.
SW Florida Specialists Since 1976
Family-owned hardware store serving Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and surrounding communities for over 47 years with expert advice and premium lawn and garden products.
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