Fertilization Schedule
General Lawn Maintenance with No Weeds or Crabgrass Problem
10-6-4 After ground thaws and up to mid May
21-7-7 6 weeks later (mid June)
10-6-4 12 weeks later (mid September)
5.5-26-30 6 weeks later (October & up to freeze up)
General Lawn Maintenance with a Weed Problem
10-6-4 After ground thaws and up to mid May 16-4-4 Weed & Feed 6 weeks later (end of May to mid June)
Option 1: If another weed treatment is required
16-4-4 Weed & Feed 12 weeks later (mid to late September)
5.5-26-30 12 weeks later (late November & up to freeze up)
Option 2: If weed problem is under control
10-6-4 12 weeks later (mid to late September)
5.5-26-30 6 weeks later (late October & up to freeze up)
General Lawn Maintenance with a Crabgrass Problem
14-4-8 Crabgrass Control End of March to late April
21-7-7 12 weeks later (mid July)
10-6-4 12 weeks later (mid September) 5.5-26-30 6 weeks later (late October & up to freeze up)
General Lawn Maintenance with Crabgrass and Weed Problems
14-4-8 Crabgrass Control End of March to late April
21-7-7 12 weeks later (mid July)
16-4-4 Weed & Feed 12 weeks later (mid September)
5.5-26-30 12 weeks later (late November & up to freeze up)
General Lawn Maintenance with Organic Fertilizer (3-0-2 Alfalfa Green)
Option 1: Multiple Applications (recommended): ½ rate in early spring (April)
¼ rate late spring (end of May to early June)
¼ rate mid summer (July)
Option 2: One application at full rate applied early spring (early April to mid May)
We now carry certified organic products
. Please call our office for more information.
Detailed Application Rates Of Fertilizer
10-6-4 Quick Release Nitrogen – 20 kg bag covers 4,300 sq ft
- Contains quick release nitrogen and will feed lawn for up to 6 weeks
- Suggested rate: 4.65 kg. per 1,000 sq. ft or 93 sq meters
- Apply after ground thaws to mid May to boost lawn (use less than suggested rate to avoid excessive growth)
- Apply at full rate in September. (Fall application is actually more important than spring)
21-7-7 Slow Release Nitrogen – 20 kg bag covers 9,250 sq ft
(contains 50 % Sulphur Coated Urea (SCU)
- Contains a slow release nitrogen which will feed the lawn for up to 12 weeks
- Suggested rate: 2.15 kg per 1,000 sq ft or 93 sq meters
- Apply from mid June until mid July
5.5-26-30 Starter – 25 kg bag covers 9,500 sq ft
- Encourages root growth and development and increases overall hardiness
- A “starter” fertilizer which is best worked into the soil before laying sod or seeding
- Can be broadcast over sod after installation if not worked into soil first
- Apply on established lawn in October & up to freeze up to fortify plant for winter
- Apply at a rate of 2.6 kg per 1,000 sq ft or 93 sq meters
16-4-4 Weed & Feed - 25 kg bag covers 9,000 sq ft
(contains Par 111 – 2 4 D, Dicamba & Mecoprop)
- Contains slow release nitrogen and will feed lawn for up to 12 weeks
- Suggested rate: 2.78 kg. per 1,000 sq. ft or 93 sq meters
- Apply end of May or June after weeds are actively growing (controls broad leaf weeds, but not grasses)
- Apply when grass blades are dry and no expected rain for 48 hours
- Can also be applied in the fall, around mid September
14-4-8 Crabgrass Control (contains Dimension & 50% SCU)– 25 kg bag covers 10,000 sq ft
- Contains a slow release nitrogen which will feed the lawn for up to 12 weeks
- Pre-emergent rate (late March to late April): 2.5 kg covers 1,000 sq ft or 93 sq meters
- Post emergent rate (mid-June or up to third leaf stage): 2.5 kg covers 675 sq ft or 63 sq meters
- Note: You cannot seed for up to 90 days after application
14-4-8 Crabgrass Control (contains Dimension & 33% SCU)– 9 kg bag covers 2,773 sq ft
- Contains a slow release nitrogen which will feed the lawn for up to 12 weeks
- Pre-emergent rate (late March to late April): 9 kg covers 2,773 sq ft or 260 sq m.
- Post emergent rate (mid-June or up to third leaf stage): 9 kg covers 2,142 sq ft or 200 sq m.
- Note: You cannot seed for up to 90 days after application
3-0-2 Organic Alfalfa Green - 6 kg bag covers 500 sq ft
- 22.7 kg bag covers 2,000 sq ft
- A certified organic product which contains 100% plant protein.
- May be used as a starter or lawn and garden fertilizer.
- Apply at rate of 12 – 22.7 kg per 1,000 sq ft or 93 sq meters per season
- Apply all of it at once in early spring or apply ½ in early spring, ¼ in late spring and ¼ in mid summer.
- Water immediately after application to initiate pellet breakdown.
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