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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?
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Sumter Co. Extension Office teaches classes on this. They recommend 15-0-15, not iron.
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Thank you.
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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. |
What fungicide do you use and how is it applied?
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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-
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I apply with a drop spreader. |
I have used Milorganite and found it to not be anywhere near as good as "regular" fertilizer and it smells like s..t!
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Milorganite is produced in Milwaukee at the sewage treatment plant using sludge.
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