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#41 ·
I've never heard of that place. No, I buy it locally at a store in Tigard, Oregon called the Professional Turf Center. You can also get it at Horizon. It's sold all over. Just contact the manufacturer and ask them where a local supplier is. Just because you don't see it on shelves, doesn't mean that some of your local suppliers can't get it for you.

And it comes in other sizes too. I can buy 1 and 2.5 gallon jugs. I usually buy the 2.5 gal. and it lasts us a long time.
 
#42 ·
Wow this thread grew since the other day. I bought Green lawnger from a company called Turfgrass South in Northern Kentucky. They have a salesman that calls on us. Many golf course fert distributors carry this product.

I have no idea what to charge but like everthing else, as much as you can.
 
Discussion starter · #44 ·
petrentz said:
jim, how much area can you cover with the 2.5 gallons?

Also, how do you protect the sidewalks? do you put tarp on the edging?
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I have read that a good way to apply around sidewalks and edges is to carry a good size peice of cardboard and use it as a shield/guide.

I found this thread and "avery" (which seems to have experience with this product) said he gets around 5,000 sq. ft per gallon. He supplied a before and after picture. Check it out We can not confuse effeincy of mowing with effiency of profit.
 
Discussion starter · #45 ·
ed2hess said:
Jim,
Is Missouri Turf Paint the only place to buy Green Lawnger? You have to buy 4 gallon at a time with them. Have you ever used Lesco Paint...Have you tried to paint small patches with back pack sprayer?
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That link I posted is a different product (it could be the same but it is labeled different). I emailed them for info on it. I have found a place on-line that sells Green Lawnger for $40 per gallon. If you beg I will give you the link :p Just kidding here it is http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/view_catalog_page.asp?id=7013 They are closed until Jan 3rd. I plan on ordering and trying it soon.

I forgot to mention that Shipping listed in the checkout is $9, but I have not confirmed that it will not change. They have a note that shipping could change do to restriction on some products.
 
Discussion starter · #46 ·
Soupy said:
I have read that a good way to apply around sidewalks and edges is to carry a good size peice of cardboard and use it as a shield/guide.

I found this thread and "avery" (which seems to have experience with this product) said he gets around 5,000 sq. ft per gallon. He supplied a before and after picture. Check it out We can not confuse effeincy of mowing with effiency of profit.
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Wow! I don't know how that last sentance got there. I posted that in another thread. Anyway the link about Green Lawnger that was suppose to be in it's place is http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=58109&highlight=green+lawnger
 
#48 ·
I have used a few different lawn paints that are on the market. Depending on the area and how you mix the products, you need the one that works best in your area. I have used "Green Lawnger" and I like it. you can order it from "www.gemplers.com" and see what you do think of it. also here are some more products and places to order. EZ Green Grass Paint this works well too and can be ordered as a mixed or Concentrate.
"www.ezgreengrasspaint.com" I have also used and really like TIAB = Turf In A Bottle "www.bestgrasspaint.com" you can control the color really well with this and get the result that you are looking for. There are alot of others out there, I have used a few others but these are the 3 that I use on a normal basis. "www.tlyardworks.com"
Tracy
 
#51 ·
I didn't go through all the threads, but most of the golf course supers I spoke to and work with reccomend the Pioneer Paint product "Match Play" and the Ultra Dwarf + is the most popular to color/paint/dye bermuda. They have blends for all types of grass that go dormant. We are just adding this to our business model and are searching for a good supplier that maybe isn't so expensive. Please advise if this thread is not dead!
 
#54 ·
I use them both and have had great results.
I have also used: Green Lawnger, Grass B Green, Salarogen & a couple of other smaller brands. I was a die hard user of Green Lawnger and really liked it till I tried what Ben & Jeremy had. Now that is all that I use and have not had any problems. I spray alot of yards to take care of "doggie spots" and can mix to match any lawn with great results.
 
#55 ·
Cool. The Becker Underwood product is good. We tested it and like the results, but we got our supplier for our mulch and pine straw colorant to help us blend a propietary green for bermuda grass here in the south east. Testing that one out right now as we speak. Great to get your opinions since you have used everything on the market.

How do you custom blend to match? Just the amount of colorant/dye you dilute?

Thanks so much for your expertise.
 
#56 ·
Here (Colorado) most have K. Blue & Fescue, but I have to match some wierd blends at times. The more you do this the better you will get with looking at the grass and then mixing, but I also have broken it down to a small batch amounts that I can blen to what I need, then make a larger batch and spray what I need to.
www.bestgrasspaint.com "Jeremy" they have great pine straw and mulch dyes. I have used them and love the results. I never would have thought that the results would be as good as they were, but I saw for myself and now offer this service as well.
 
#57 ·
The mulch and pine straw is our core biz. We spent a long time getting the a good color for the pine straw. We have a pretty good match for the long leaf lob lolly pine needle and are starting a retail sales program with a local Garden/Nursery center. They have asked us about the green and this is how it led me down this path.

If you don't mind I may pick your brain later to get your thoughts and send you some pictures of our process and see where we can do better.

Thanks again. I know I say that alot, but really mean it. This has already been a tremendous help.
 
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