That off-brand lawn fertilizer I grabbed at the Ace Hardware in Decatur actually worked better than the Scott's stuff I usually buy

I was pretty sure the cheap bag I picked up for 12 bucks was gonna be a total waste, but my St. Augustine grass greened up in like 4 days after I spread it last weekend. Now I'm wondering if I've been overpaying for the big name brand this whole time. Anyone else had a random no-name product surprise them like that?

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brian_hart3d ago

Yeah you said "overpaying for the big name brand" and that's exactly it. I've noticed this pattern with all kinds of stuff not just lawn care. Motor oil, garbage bags, even over the counter pain meds. The generic or off brand stuff is made in the same factories half the time. Just different labels and a markup for the name. Smart move giving that cheap bag a shot.

blake_kelly193d ago

You ever spend good money on a name brand thing and then find out the cheap version works just as good? Makes you feel like a bit of a fool, but I guess that's how they get ya.

coleman.hannah3d agoMost Upvoted

And it's not just stuff, same thing happens with tools and electronics too.