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?

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

Thank you.

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?

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

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

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!

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

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