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mlong30
05-03-2006, 04:46 PM
I received my first soil test today. I decided to have the following three dirt samples tested.

Front Yard - http://home.comcast.net/~mlong219/FrontYard.pdf

Back Yard - http://home.comcast.net/~mlong219/BackYard.pdf

Front Landscape - http://home.comcast.net/~mlong219/LandScapeFront.pdf

Now that I have this info, what do I make of it?
Where can I get this fertilizer? Never heard of it!
How do I combine this into a annual program with other lawn products?

Thanks.

Matt
Indianapolis, In 46234

upidstay
05-04-2006, 07:07 AM
Soil is a bit alkaline, which means a sulfur application. I would give my local lesco guy a call. Go to Lesco.com and type in your zip code. This will give you the nearest stores. They make literally hudreds of different fertilizer analyses. I am sure they will be able to fine one that is right for you. You are low on organic matter, so consider using an organic fertilizer. Sustane is excellent, made from poultry litter,ferather and bone meal. Also, stop baging your grass if you do and invest in a good mulching mower, or simply don't bag it anymore. Keep your blades sharp and mow it regularly. If it looks like it needs cutting, then it does.