Awards & Recognition
You want your outdoor spaces to look good. You also want to feel confident about what you're putting on it especially if kids, pets, or pollinators are part of your outdoor life.
Spruce Weed & Grass Killer was designed for exactly that balance. It works fast with visible results in one hour and it's made with ten simple ingredients. It kills weeds by cutting off their water supply, and it's safe for use around people, pets, and bees when used as directed.
But you don't have to take our word for it. The awards, certifications, and endorsements on this page come from organizations that evaluated Spruce independently, including consumer advocates, pet-wellbeing experts, government certifiers, and family testers. Here's what they found.
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Good Housekeeping Seal | Spruce has earned the Good Housekeeping Seal, one of the most recognized trust marks in American homes, backed by independent expert evaluation for over 100 years. | If you've ever hesitated before buying a new product, you know what it feels like to want proof. The Good Housekeeping Seal is that proof. It means Spruce was independently evaluated against quality and safety standards by the experts at Good Housekeeping, not just described that way on a label. That same seal has appeared on trusted household products for over a century. When you reach for Spruce, you know it is a product and brand you can trust. | About the Good Housekeeping Seal |
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Fear Free Leaders in Animal Wellbeing | Spruce has received Fear Free Leaders in Animal Wellbeing recognition. Fear Free Happy Homes recommends Spruce Weed & Grass Killer for use outdoors as it is safe for use around pets when used as directed. | Most pet owners know the feeling: you want a clean yard, but not at the cost of worrying about your dog running through it later. Fear Free is the organization trusted by veterinary professionals to reduce fear, anxiety, and stress in animals. Their recommendation means Spruce was evaluated specifically with your pet's outdoor experience in mind. Use Spruce as directed, and you can take care of your yard without worrying every time your pet steps outside. | Fear Free Happy Homes feature on Spruce |
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USDA Certified Biobased Product — 56% Biobased Content | Spruce is a USDA Certified Biobased Product with 56% biobased content government-tested and verified, not just self-declared. | The USDA Certified Biobased label indicates that a product meets or exceeds the minimum standard for renewable ingredients instead of petroleum. Spruce has been independently tested and verified to contain 56% biobased ingredients. | USDA BioPreferred Labelling Initiative |
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Parent Tested Parent Approved Winner | Spruce earned the Parent Tested Parent Approved seal. Real parents tested the product and rated it 4.93 out of 5, with 100% of reviewers recommending it at time of review. | You don't have to take a company's word for it when parents already did the testing. PTPA winners aren't chosen by advertising panels and they're evaluated by actual families using products in real home situations. Spruce scored 4.93 out of 5 from parent reviewers who specifically tested it for ease of use, visible results, and confidence using it around their families. Independently tested and parent recommended. | Spruce PTPA Product Page |
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Family Choice Award 2025 | Spruce earned the Family Choice Award 2025 for recognition given to products that fit into family life. | A yard isn't just a yard when kids and pets use it every day. The Family Choice Award goes to products that real families can pick up and use without hesitation. These are products that work quickly, simply, and reliably in the kinds of outdoor spaces families actually live in. Spruce earned that recognition in 2025, for exactly the attributes families care about: speed, ease of use, and confidence in what you're using around your children and pets. | Family Choice Awards — Spruce Listing |
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Better Homes & Gardens Recommends | Spruce carries the Better Homes & Gardens Recommends seal, awarded after BHG editors, experts, and testers evaluate products against defined selection standards. | Better Homes & Gardens has been a trusted guide to home and outdoor living for nearly a century. When the editors and testing team put the 'BHG Recommends' seal on a product, it is because it passed their rigorous evaluation. Spruce is ideal for patios, driveways, garden edges, and walkways you want to keep clear of weeds. BGH Recommends are brands you can trust. | About the BHG Recommends Seal |
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SPCA Cincinnati Endorsement / Animal Welfare Partnership | Spruce is endorsed by SPCA Cincinnati as part of a partnership supporting safe outdoor spaces for animals. SPCA Cincinnati has served animal welfare in Ohio and the Tri-State area for more than 150 years. | When one of the most established animal welfare organizations in the region endorses a yard care product, it carries real weight. SPCA Cincinnati's mission is the wellbeing of animals. Their endorsement of Spruce means the product met a standard that people who dedicate their work to animal welfare were willing to put their name behind. Use Spruce as directed, and you can feel confident your outdoor space is safe for every animal in your care. | SPCA Cincinnati |
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| Good Housekeeping Seal | Consumer trust seal | Independently evaluated by the Good Housekeeping Institute, with over 100 years of evaluating products consumers know and trust | goodhousekeeping.com |
| Fear Free Leaders in Animal Wellbeing | Pet-wellbeing recognition | Recommended by the organization veterinary professionals trust for animal wellbeing | fearfreehappyhomes.com |
| USDA Certified Biobased Product — 56% | Federal biobased certification | 56% biobased content government-tested and verified | biopreferred.gov |
| Parent Tested Parent Approved Winner 2026 | Family consumer testing | Rated 4.93/5 by real parents testing for real family use | ptpa.com |
| Family Choice Award 2025 | Family product award | Recognized for fitting into everyday family outdoor life | familychoiceawards.com |
| Better Homes & Gardens Recommends | Home and garden seal | Evaluated and recommended by BHG editors and testers for real outdoor spaces | bhg.com |
| SPCA Cincinnati Partnership | Animal-welfare endorsement | Partnership with one of the region's most trusted animal welfare organizations | spcacincinnati.org |
| Arthritis Foundation Ease Of Use Certification | Ease of Use Certification | Since 1948, the Arthritis Foundation has led the fight to conquer arthritis, which now affects nearly 60 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States as well as their families and loved ones. | arthritis.org |