Milorganite versus 15-0-15 fertilizer

[shcisamax]

I was told by a landscape person that I should use 15-0-15 fertilizer for the grass. Then I just read in the paper that it is recommended instead to use iron to green up your lawn. Any thoughts as to which is better?

[laceylady]

Sumter Co. Extension Office teaches classes on this. They recommend 15-0-15, not iron.

[shcisamax]

Thank you.

[gmcneill]

The fertilizer and iron have separate purposes.
I use both products, plus a fungicide on my lawn.

The recommended fertilizer is good, provided that 15-30% of the nitrogen content is slow release. Do not purchase weed and feed products.

I fertilize 4 times per season, beginning in mid-April and ending in October.

I apply iron more frequently than the fertilizer- about 5-6 week intervals- during the same period stated above.

I apply the fungicide monthly, mostly as a preventative measure, because zoysia is so susceptible to fungus, which can be caused by a variety of conditions. Again, application is during the above stated period.

I do not apply any product between November- March.

[shcisamax]

What fungicide do you use and how is it applied?

[Uptown Girl]

I do not discount 15-0-15 fertilizer, but as far as iron in fertilizer goes, not all iron is equal-

Milorganite (http://www.milorganite.com/en/Professionals/Golf-and-Athletic-Fields/Why-Milorganite.aspx)

[gmcneill]

What fungicide do you use and how is it applied?

I use a Scott's brand but most any product would suffice; available at Home Depot/Lowes....

I apply with a drop spreader.

[JP]

I have used Milorganite and found it to not be anywhere near as good as "regular" fertilizer and it smells like s..t!

[Jim 9922]

I have used Milorganite and found it to not be anywhere near as good as "regular" fertilizer and it smells like s..t!

Because that's what it is!!:a040:

[Cathy H]

Milorganite is produced in Milwaukee at the sewage treatment plant using sludge.