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alpine692003
12-13-2003, 12:29 AM
1) What type of spreader do you guys recommend? I know there are 2 types; rotary and drop spreaders.

2)What can you use both for? What is the method for applying fertlizer and spreader?

3) After you fertlize, do you immediately water? if so, for how long?
Lbilawncare
12-13-2003, 12:41 AM
There is a search button on the top right of the screen in red letters, try using that. Most of the questions you have asked in the few days you've been registered have already been answered many times over. Have fun reading and learning!
tiedeman
12-13-2003, 01:22 AM
a lot of times it depends on the product that you are using. Fine powder products it is better to use a drop, but with granular (for fertilizing) a rotary works the best. Because wiith drop you have to be more precise, it takes longer to apply the product and there could be a greater chance of burn with fertilizers.
alpine692003
12-13-2003, 01:42 AM
tied - read your email! I sent ya one :)
tiedeman
12-13-2003, 02:05 AM
all I received was about the ProLawn product..was that what you were trying to send me, or something else as well?
alpine692003
12-13-2003, 02:09 AM
uhm, ... prolawn? nope..

It was resuming our conversation about the policing aspect and canada!
Tonyr
12-13-2003, 06:47 AM
The Earthway brand of spreaders are great, I have a rotary.

Fertilisers....OK, if just a general all purpase lawn fert. Scotts Lawn Builder is very good and won't burn if not watered in, most will burn and not all properties have irrigation set up, it is a very good basic blend for grass.

Tony.
bobbygedd
12-13-2003, 07:28 AM
drop spreader for lime and gypsum, or you will choke to death. rotary for fertilizers.
alpine692003
12-13-2003, 12:52 PM
after you fertilize, you water immediately?
timturf
12-13-2003, 01:50 PM
fertilizer burning turf?

NOT a problem if you use a QUALITY FERTILIZER!

I'm refering to fertilizer with a high % of slow release nitrogen
Avery
12-13-2003, 03:14 PM
We use a JRCO mounted to the front of one of the Z's. Also have a couple of Bigfoot broadcasts.
tiedeman
12-13-2003, 03:17 PM
Originally posted by timturf
fertilizer burning turf?

NOT a problem if you use a QUALITY FERTILIZER!

I'm refering to fertilizer with a high % of slow release nitrogen

all fertilizer can burn if applied too heavy
Hamons
12-13-2003, 06:35 PM
You would have to apply a lot of UF, Nutralene, nitoform or other simialr products to burn the turf. Since they have such a low salt index.

.......and a natural organic has absolutely no chance of burning the grass -- although if put on too heavey I suppose you could smother it :)
alpine692003
12-13-2003, 06:38 PM
uhm, nobody seems to answer my question here lol..

DO I IMMEDIATELY WATER AFTER I FERTILIZE or do I WAIT a certain PERIOD?
timturf
12-13-2003, 07:56 PM
depends!
water in?

what are the evironment conditions?, how much n-lbs per 1000, what % slow release, what type of grass, hoc, type of fert- uf nutralene -organic - scu- polyon- osmocote- ibdu-,muraite of potash-urea-ammonia sulfate-potasuim nitrate-dap-sulfate of potash, look at salt index, time of year application made, condition of turf, past applications,etc

yes, you are right tiedeman, but the real point is, if using a high quality fert with a high % slow release, and a low salt index, your chances of burning, even if over applied, are minimal, BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!
tiedeman
12-13-2003, 10:53 PM
timturf,
ya I see where you getting at. The chance of burning is more in, for example...the non-experienced. So basically we are both right.