Fertilizing Question?

[rlc321]

I live in Brevard County in Florida what do you guys use for fertilizer on St Augustine grass and how many times a year should it be fertilized. Is liquid or granular better and why.
Thanks

[Norm Al]

"better" is just relative!

liquid works great but doesnt last as long! granule works great but lasts longer!

just a good 16-4-8 will work fine BUT remember if you fert without insect control,,,,its like throwing slop out to hogs!

[Ric]

Originally posted by Norm Al
"better" is just relative!

liquid works great but doesnt last as long! granule works great but lasts longer!

just a good 16-4-8 will work fine BUT remember if you fert without insect control,,,,its like throwing slop out to hogs!


Norm Al

Great advice but if he throws that pesticide without a license he like asking for a $ 5,000.00 Fine.


rlc321

Read and know Florida State Pesticide Law it can cost you big money to learn the hard way.

Sticky thread at top of Forum has links to all state licensing laws.

[Lakeside Lawncare]

Do you need a license to use plain old Scott's fertilizer? Or is it just the spray type that you need licenses for?

[Ric]

No special license for straight Fertilizer

[Lakeside Lawncare]

Okay..thanks..I didn't think so, but just wanted to be safe, and find out

[goforgreen2]

ALso, factor in N sources. With all the rain we get, some sources fair better, ie Urea doesn't leach as bad this time of year.