Fertilizing Program

[SuperSod]

We are about to chnage our Fert Program from 6 applications to 7 application the 7th being Lyme treatment. 5 of the 7 applications will include Pre-emergents.

What fert program works best for you and what it is included in each one of them?

[twins_lawn_care]

Not sure about this, but shouldn't you only add lyme if the ph of the soil demands it? I wouldn't think using it on the fly for every lawn would be a good idea, but I could be very wrong here. Please, correct me if I am wrong, as I would like to learn as well.
I have not used lyme as of yet, but am always ready to learn in case I do get into it someday. :confused:

[Rustic Goat]

I've got the same question/concern as Twins. Is it a matter of the general condition of the soil in your area, or why would you decide to make it part of your package?

[trying 2b organic]

Im going to buy a 200 dollar pH tester and offer a "free soil pH test" with every program. it looks like somethinge extra that people will like and it will allow me to legitimatly sell lime to most of my customers (since we have acid soil mostly)
get the right tester, its like a spike that you jab into moistend soil. the cheap ones often dont work and i wouldnt use professionally.

[tennissippi]

Originally posted by SuperSod
We are about to chnage our Fert Program from 6 applications to 7 application the 7th being Lyme treatment. 5 of the 7 applications will include Pre-emergents.

What fert program works best for you and what it is included in each one of them?

First...Are you licensed in your state to apply impregnated fertilizer to lawns? Most state require this since you will be applying a herbicide/insecticide 5 of the applications.

Take a soil test to figure out what fertilizer program is best for the lawns you treat. A test will also tell you whether or not the soil needs lime. I use a KElway soil ph meter.

[rkk95]

I'm not worried about you putting down lime every year as much as I am about pre emergent 5 times per year. You will have no roots left on the grass. I could be wrong for your area but I only apply pre emergent once per year in the early spring.

[SuperSod]

How is it that I will no have no roots left? The guys at Lesco never mentioned something like that!

[KerryB]

Never heard of 5 apps of pre-m. I do split apps in the spring at half rate. But 5. Dont think you will have to worry about a contract with them the next year.

[IRRITECH]

I never thoght of 5 apps maybe that would cut down on the mowing??. If your not sure what you need to be doing let Lesco prep a plan for you. After a few years you will have a good idea of how and when you need to fertilize.

[ryan cooper]

adding lime would only be applied once a year,if the soil is akline that means the ph is to high,although grass prefer sweet soil not acidic soil,thus will hamper the availability of nutrients.....ps ....do not mix nitrgen with lime the lime will nuatralize it.thus making it useless ph={potential hydrogen}

[ryan cooper]

fertilize
1fall=use a a time realease,protects it from winter weather,disease ,would also be a good time to apply lime if needed it takes a while to get into the root system.
spring=preemegent withfertilizer,make sure you waterafter application so you dont burn the grass.
make sure when you apply in summer you do it in the evening when the sun is low............PLEASE make sure you water afterwards..

[Hamons]

What type of preemergent are you using?

What is the % o f AI in the preemergen product you are using?

What is the reccomended seasonal amoount of that preemergen in home turf?

When would you do any overseeding ona yard with 5 apps of preemergent?

How will you detemine how much lime to use?

How will you determine if you are using calcitic or dolomitic lime?

My fertilizer program is designed for our climate working with cool season grasses, so I'm not sure it would be helpful for you. But I do 4 apps -- with preemergent only in the spring.

[hole in one lco]

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