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shcisamax 03-01-2014 12:34 PM

Milorganite versus 15-0-15 fertilizer
 
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 03-01-2014 01:19 PM

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

shcisamax 03-01-2014 01:24 PM

Thank you.

gmcneill 03-01-2014 01:25 PM

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 03-01-2014 01:37 PM

What fungicide do you use and how is it applied?

Uptown Girl 03-01-2014 03:15 PM

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

Milorganite

gmcneill 03-01-2014 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 837702)
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 03-01-2014 10:29 PM

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 03-11-2014 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JP (Post 837970)
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 03-11-2014 08:39 PM

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


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