“Some organic is better than all organic” I like that and it’s what I was planning to do as I start my lawn renovation later this year. I like your channel, informative videos.
I beg to differ with you. I was a die hard Scotts user for years. I bought Milorganite once on a whim. I happened to use it side by side with Scotts. I will never go back to Scotts. Using it now for over 15 years and very happy with it.
I like your varied approach. Grabbed a compost fork last week. Wasn't crazy about the designs available. Mainly one type made under several brands. The selection is what color you want. It works great for processed compost, still need the four tine for new material.
Thanks for the video... I really like a lot of your reviews... I use Milorganite and just purchased a 50 pound bag for $19 at my local Ace Landscapers Supply store, better price than other stores. I am happy with the results and the price difference is high... the one you are recommending is $65 on Amazon... too much... Thanks for the info!
They are really about the same price because this product covers 11k sqft and Milo only 2.5k sqft, making Milo a bit more expensive. I use a hybrid fertilizer approach as well...Milo because it's easier to find, some cheap synthetic fertilizer in granulated form and spoon feed with liquid Fert plus iron and micros called Feature...works well.
I wish you would mention that switching from years of synthetic to organic takes patience. The whole idea behind an organics program is to feed the soil and the soil will provide everything the grass needs. Any homeowner that's been spreading Scott's weed & feed for years, their soil is void of any real nutrients. One application of Innova, Milorganite or any other quality organic fertilizer is not enough to reverse years of damage done by synthetics. I live in Texas and have been using organic fertilizer on my Zoysia since day 1 and I've been very happy with the results. The only part of the organics program that hard core organic proponents won't readily admit is there's really no effective way to control annual weeds. My backyard has been increasingly overrun with nutsedge, poa annua and other weeds. Years of corn gluten meal as a pre-emergent has NEVER provided any protection. After 20 years of all organic, I have decided to finally use sedgehammer for the nutsedge and other synthetics for the other weeds, while still using organic fertilizers. I'm hoping to find the proper balance that will yield the best results. For anyone in the southern US trying to decide which type of grass to install, Zoysia is the ONLY option IMHO. There are several types available, but it is without doubt the most drought and disease tolerant grass available. I personally prefer El Toro, which is what I installed 20 yrs ago, but there are others. It has a medium blade width and is super dense when it's healthy. I can't tell you how many compliments I've received over the years, especially being surrounded by so many unhealthy Bermuda lawns. Hope this helps anyone considering the switch to organics.
Best way to prevent weeds is to hand pull and don't core aerate and eventually your grass will smother everything but the occasional dandelion and poa triv. Core aeration provides opportunity for seeds already in the soil to emerge, and gives seeds in the air a place to sprout.
Great insight. Have you tried humic acid or adding any liquid micronutrient applications. Would love to know specifically your program and products. Thank you
I appreciate the insight also. I’m a beginner with lawn care living in SE Texas. I have St. Augustine. I wish it was Zoysia. Like walking on feathers. *sigh*
@@bluejay3945 Just completed my spring lawn cleanup last weekend. I always take my large plastic leaf rake and loosen up as much of the dead grass that I can before mowing/bagging. I switched to Microlife products last spring and have been very happy. I just put down a heavy dose of the Humate 0-0-4 and will apply their multi-purpose 6-2-4 in a couple weeks and their liquid Molasses and Seaweed throughout the growing season. Add good watering 2x week & warmer, sunny weather and the healthy Zoysia will quickly follow!
@@markb3614 I love microlife fertilizers. Switched to them last year 😂 I stopped using molasses because it appears that it keeps the bacteria happy and the best approach is to get the fungal numbers up. I bought some bio active compost and spread it early this year . Let’s see how that works. I would love to keep in touch with with you as we are almost doing the exact thing. My only issue with microlife is it’s hard to spread because of the different particle sizes. Thank you for the reply! Hey mark I also had great impact using Kelp4less’s product that contains kelp humic acid and a great amino acid profile. From my research there’s a lot to be said for adding amino acids especially over the summer. Also I deleted any molasses but got the cold pressed fish emulsion product from vitallandscaping.com. Everything responds to that fish product because being cold pressed it retains fats and aminos. I hate the smell but again it helps build the soil way better than molasses. I used it to foliar feed my plants as well but you have to be careful. A little goes a long way and I blew up a tomato plant with it. My fault. It’s way more potent than the big box store stuff which is heat treated
I also have had good results with Milorganite -- but will try Innova as well. I did use The Andersons HUMIC DG this year. 1 bag spring, 1mid summer. Thought it was helpful. Thanks again.
Been watching your videos for a year now and used some of your tips and advice. Just gotta say thank you, thank you, thank you . I have seen a huge improvement in my lawn. Living in MA with tons of pine needles has been like fighting a war.
I will use organic’s through our summer heatwave here in the Midwest , however I agree with you that synthetics give far superior results. Great video and explanation!
Thank you for the nice and informative videos you do. Short, professional, no empty taking. Best done! You have such a large backyard. When do you have time to take care such a large yard and keep it in such an excellent condition yourself? Great job by the way regarding your yard and the same quality videos!
What type of grass do you have, and at what rate do you apply the synthetic and organic fertilizers? I know for cool season grasses, it says to apply PGF Complete at 50-75% of the rate.
Are you still using this product? How often do you apply fertilizers? Do you use NPK ratio during different times of the season? Is it possible to do a video on fertilizer during different timed of the season (from spring to winterize esp in North East). What about applying micro nutrients, humic acid etc.? I think i am asking too many questions.
The Lawn Food available on home depot is much better option its 10-0-2 and 25lb bag covers 5000 sq ft. for $19. This is pure organic fertilizer derived from soy meal. Add humic acid to it and you get natural compost with in few days.
Do you have a video on the organic program you use. 1st application. 2nd , 3rd and fall application. I'm on the East coast (Ohio) so It might be different for me
Thanks so much for the information, I am in the beginning of going organic. I have a large lawn about 3 acres. What do you thing about Alaska fish fertilizer 5-1-1 ? I have a 30 gallon tow behind sprayer that I can mix water soluble fertilizer. I love the idea of improving my soil over time. I also have pets that I am concerned about. Great video!!
I'm going to look into this....I do 10 yards so cost is a factor too. I've been looking for an organic approach to this too. By the way I'm still drooling over the Andersons spreader. LOL Thanks for the info.
Yes I already have thanks. 😊 I get good results with milorganite. But I use it as a supplement for the phosphate and other benefits. Florida is on a no phosphate in fertilizer kick. Unless you're big sugar. Then you can use all the phosphate fertilizer you want. LOL
What are yourbrhoughts on applying the Innova organic just prior to winter Late November/early December in a colder weather region such as Pennsylvania?
California umbrella 11' model, matket style (no crank or tilt). I really like them and have one Sunbrella and one Olefin both in Navy. Shop around if you want one, they VARY HUGE in price depending where you get them. They are good quality considering they can last 7-10 years.
Recently, we have had several thunder storms with lightning in our area and my customers can't figure out why their grass is growing so fast to the point I can barely keep up. I tried the Milorganite and applied it once a few weeks after I put down some humic acid the week before-I didn't notice a huge difference at all for either. After I put down the Scott's dandelion/clover killer earlier this year, I did see that it killed off the clover, but it's starting to come back in some spots and since I live in a Townhouse complex, just about everyone else's yard is OVERRUN with crabgrass.-just not mine.
Where in Massachusetts are you getting your Anderson’s products from? I haven’t been able to find 1 place yet in Connecticut that sells it, even the dealers
No where retails it you can get it right from Amazon here: amzn.to/2HqC4CL - I found its cheaper online and don't shop at the Site One Less stores any longer. Unless you are a dealer the prices get very high. Plus free shipping is handy too
@@SilverCymbal That is very little nitrogen at all compared to milorganite app. The milorganite app was even low. I'll be interested to see how the yard looks with that.
silver Cymbal, No wonder you didn't get results with milo. You only applied .18 - ,24 ponds of nitrogen from the milo. Most folks apply anywhere from .75 -1.0 ponds of nitro per 1000 sq ft.
@@mjohns80 If that's correct that would be very expensive per treatment, not to mention the amount of weight of the product. If you are having good luck with it that's great but using something at 10x the bag concerns me a bit, but the cost of it would be too prohibitive for me
@@SilverCymbal The bag rate is 14.4lbs per 1000sq ft because they say the 36lb bag covers 2500sq ft. That is around .85lbs N/1000. I'm not sure how big your yard is but it does get cumbersome and can be expensive if you have a bigger yard.
Just to be clear John asked how many "pounds" I put down per 1000 sq ft, I thought he was asking for the MIlorganite product. That is what I answered not specifically Nitrogen. You can see that I applied a very large amount and didn't get results and many other comments had the same experience. I am also put off a bit how many people were pushing Milo that have now completely backed off or way down on their recommendations. If it is working well for you that's great but in my experience you need a ridiculous quantity of product and it becomes very expensive which is what drove me to find an alternative.
I just spread this product on my lawn for the first time yesterday. I am hoping for some good results. Only issue I had with this product as have others is the bag was ripped during shipping and about 10 lbs. of the product was lost. What is your experience with Anderson humid dg ?
That's great to hear. I hope it works as well for you as it has for me. That's too bad about the damage, if you got it through Amazon, I would write them they will make good on that for you. You shoudl expect a bag in new condition on arrival. Last year I used their now discontinued Humic SG (soluble granule) which was way to expensive for me. I was glad to see that the DG is now mainstream and plan to use some this year. I would expect it will work as well as their other products which has been very good.
What what kind of synthetic fertilizer do you recommend for the 1st treatment? And when do you apply each treatment? Sorry I just had my lawn hydro seeding and new to lawn care :)
I'm in western PA and I've been watching all your videos lately. I have seen a lot of channels talking about grass but it's mostly from southern states with bermuda. I'm assuming you have a mix of fescue/rye/kentucky bluegrass? Thanks for sharing all the information!
Yes that is correct. Those grasses only exist in the most southern states so they really aren't that common through the US. I have exactly the mix of the types you mentioned. Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much. I haven't tried it and researched that and using other products like molasses that are supposed to boost soil and I don't think they provide enough benefit to really help. They might not hurt either but I am not sure I would bother with them.
At the moment I Have not had great luck with many products, especially that can be used for a larger lawn. I currently use Tenacity that is safe for kids and pets but not organic, you can see it in my other video on my channel.
Hand pull and don't core aerate. Your lawn will eventually smother the majority of weeds. I've been doing this for years and I have maybe one or two that I have to pull when I mow
@@SilverCymbal I'm pretty sure that plain old soybean meal has all essential amino acids, vitamins, and lots of other good stuff. You should get a bag of generic soybean meal at a feed store and try that -- would make a great video.
Organic fertilizers don't work instantly like chemical fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers feed plants, but destroy dirt. Plants and grass take in the strong chemicals quickly, but the chemicals burn out the microbes in the soil. You'll have a lack of worms. You need to apply chemicals regularly to feed plants. Too much chemical fertilizer in one feeding will burn out plant life too. Organic fertilizers feed the soil. Microbes develop in the soil and plants feed on those microbes. Each application of organic fertilizer builds soil strength and after using for a period of time, less applications and quantities are needed. The reason the first organic fertilizer didn't work was it didn't have enough time for microbes to develop to the point where the grass could feed on it. The grass was seeing the effects of the first organic fertilizer after the 2nd & 3rd feedings. By the time you got to the product you like, your grass was benefiting from the earlier feedings. You can apply organic fertilizer year round because unlike grass, microbes continue to grow in cooler weather, just slower. When using chemical fertilizer and organic on the same lawn, the chemical kills the organic microbes. If you want to go organic, you've got to be patient.
"The Rolls Royce of spreaders", did you have to say that. Now my wife constantly teases me with that. She was standing in my MAN CAVE admiring your landscaping when you said that. Now she just thinks all men who watch this kind of stuff are crazy. "Sigh"
Bummer! I just bought 2 bags of Milorganite last week for the same reason. I wanted a fertilizer that was safe for my dog. Plus I didn't want a fertilizer that accelerates the growth so I have to mow it twice as often. Oh well, I'm going to still use it an see what happens.
You may have better luck than I did, and it's definitely safe for your dog. Next time around you can always try innova or one of the other products if you dont have good luck.
Milorganite has worked for a lot of people if you put the correct amount down. You will probably enjoy using Milorganite. The biggest issue with Milorganite is trying to find it since there is a shortage since so many people have had good results.
60$ for 40lb... so expensive. You can also find much cheaper simlilar products 1. at walmart same analyst 7-1-2 6x 5lb =30lb for 16.95$ ( Down To Earth Organic Soybean Meal), 2.Purely Organic Products LLC. Lawn Food 5,000 sq ft 10-0-2 22$ i see at walmart hd, lowes (soybean meal but diffrent analyst) ask at your local garden stores for more
Very overpriced stuff, buy the Scott natural food for $23, also from bone meal and feather meal, no waste. You are crazy if you think I'll spend almost $80 in a bag of fertilizer
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I use compost tea. 2.75 a bag. 2 cups brewing in a 5 gal bucket and spray. Totally organic, totally inexpensive, totally works.
“Some organic is better than all organic” I like that and it’s what I was planning to do as I start my lawn renovation later this year. I like your channel, informative videos.
I beg to differ with you. I was a die hard Scotts user for years. I bought Milorganite once on a whim. I happened to use it side by side with Scotts. I will never go back to Scotts. Using it now for over 15 years and very happy with it.
Jeff Dobrzynski it’s garbage man. It really is
TALL FESCUE JUNKIE nope
It's overpriced now.
I had good results with milorganite for yrs and yrs
I’ve had tremendous success with milorganite. It’s never in stock now. Guess I’ll try the innova
How about an update on organics with using the Andersons lawnbox or Espoma products?
I like your varied approach. Grabbed a compost fork last week. Wasn't crazy about the designs available. Mainly one type made under several brands. The selection is what color you want. It works great for processed compost, still need the four tine for new material.
Glad it hear it worked out. Mine is 10 years old and still going strong. Those forks work well.
Thanks for the video... I really like a lot of your reviews... I use Milorganite and just purchased a 50 pound bag for $19 at my local Ace Landscapers Supply store, better price than other stores. I am happy with the results and the price difference is high... the one you are recommending is $65 on Amazon... too much... Thanks for the info!
They are really about the same price because this product covers 11k sqft and Milo only 2.5k sqft, making Milo a bit more expensive. I use a hybrid fertilizer approach as well...Milo because it's easier to find, some cheap synthetic fertilizer in granulated form and spoon feed with liquid Fert plus iron and micros called Feature...works well.
julio CS, thanks a lot for the information!!! Makes sense.
I wish you would mention that switching from years of synthetic to organic takes patience. The whole idea behind an organics program is to feed the soil and the soil will provide everything the grass needs. Any homeowner that's been spreading Scott's weed & feed for years, their soil is void of any real nutrients. One application of Innova, Milorganite or any other quality organic fertilizer is not enough to reverse years of damage done by synthetics.
I live in Texas and have been using organic fertilizer on my Zoysia since day 1 and I've been very happy with the results. The only part of the organics program that hard core organic proponents won't readily admit is there's really no effective way to control annual weeds. My backyard has been increasingly overrun with nutsedge, poa annua and other weeds. Years of corn gluten meal as a pre-emergent has NEVER provided any protection. After 20 years of all organic, I have decided to finally use sedgehammer for the nutsedge and other synthetics for the other weeds, while still using organic fertilizers. I'm hoping to find the proper balance that will yield the best results.
For anyone in the southern US trying to decide which type of grass to install, Zoysia is the ONLY option IMHO. There are several types available, but it is without doubt the most drought and disease tolerant grass available. I personally prefer El Toro, which is what I installed 20 yrs ago, but there are others. It has a medium blade width and is super dense when it's healthy. I can't tell you how many compliments I've received over the years, especially being surrounded by so many unhealthy Bermuda lawns.
Hope this helps anyone considering the switch to organics.
Best way to prevent weeds is to hand pull and don't core aerate and eventually your grass will smother everything but the occasional dandelion and poa triv. Core aeration provides opportunity for seeds already in the soil to emerge, and gives seeds in the air a place to sprout.
Great insight. Have you tried humic acid or adding any liquid micronutrient applications. Would love to know specifically your program and products. Thank you
I appreciate the insight also. I’m a beginner with lawn care living in SE Texas. I have St. Augustine. I wish it was Zoysia. Like walking on feathers. *sigh*
@@bluejay3945 Just completed my spring lawn cleanup last weekend. I always take my large plastic leaf rake and loosen up as much of the dead grass that I can before mowing/bagging. I switched to Microlife products last spring and have been very happy. I just put down a heavy dose of the Humate 0-0-4 and will apply their multi-purpose
6-2-4 in a couple weeks and their liquid Molasses and Seaweed throughout the growing season.
Add good watering 2x week & warmer, sunny weather and the healthy Zoysia will quickly follow!
@@markb3614 I love microlife fertilizers. Switched to them last year 😂 I stopped using molasses because it appears that it keeps the bacteria happy and the best approach is to get the fungal numbers up. I bought some bio active compost and spread it early this year . Let’s see how that works. I would love to keep in touch with with you as we are almost doing the exact thing.
My only issue with microlife is it’s hard to spread because of the different particle sizes. Thank you for the reply!
Hey mark I also had great impact using Kelp4less’s product that contains kelp humic acid and a great amino acid profile. From my research there’s a lot to be said for adding amino acids especially over the summer. Also I deleted any molasses but got the cold pressed fish emulsion product from vitallandscaping.com. Everything responds to that fish product because being cold pressed it retains fats and aminos. I hate the smell but again it helps build the soil way better than molasses. I used it to foliar feed my plants as well but you have to be careful. A little goes a long way and I blew up a tomato plant with it. My fault. It’s way more potent than the big box store stuff which is heat treated
I also have had good results with Milorganite -- but will try Innova as well. I did use The Andersons HUMIC DG this year. 1 bag spring, 1mid summer. Thought it was helpful. Thanks again.
Been watching your videos for a year now and used some of your tips and advice. Just gotta say thank you, thank you, thank you . I have seen a huge improvement in my lawn. Living in MA with tons of pine needles has been like fighting a war.
I am really glad they have helped! Thanks for the feedback and for watching my videos.
Pine needles in MA 🤬
I will use organic’s through our summer heatwave here in the Midwest , however I agree with you that synthetics give far superior results. Great video and explanation!
Thank you for the nice and informative videos you do. Short, professional, no empty taking. Best done! You have such a large backyard. When do you have time to take care such a large yard and keep it in such an excellent condition yourself? Great job by the way regarding your yard and the same quality videos!
What do you use to keep the weeds under control? Nice yard
Thanks for the content, always very informative and I luv your property.
So nice of you I appreciate that a lot!
Great Video, do you recommend a pre-emergence fertizlier as your first treatment each spring?
FERT CAM needs a trademark
Very cool video and what a beautiful home you have. Cheers from the Natural State.
*What about Urine as Fertilizer?? I use on my plants and trees and its amazing*
What type of grass do you have, and at what rate do you apply the synthetic and organic fertilizers? I know for cool season grasses, it says to apply PGF Complete at 50-75% of the rate.
Wow. American gardens are huge!
Thanks. It really depends where in the US you are. My town average lots are 1-2 acres. But I am nowhere near a city.
Does it have to be watered in?
Amazing video thanks for help our society is time God blessyou .
Are you still using this product? How often do you apply fertilizers? Do you use NPK ratio during different times of the season? Is it possible to do a video on fertilizer during different timed of the season (from spring to winterize esp in North East). What about applying micro nutrients, humic acid etc.? I think i am asking too many questions.
The Lawn Food available on home depot is much better option its 10-0-2 and 25lb bag covers 5000 sq ft. for $19. This is pure organic fertilizer derived from soy meal. Add humic acid to it and you get natural compost with in few days.
abansalify Liquid Humic Acid or dry? If dry where do you get it
@@edallard6287 Dry Humic Acid (Humic DG by anderson) or spray liquid humic acid. Once a year add compost if possible.
Love your accent !
Thank you! 😃
Do you have a video on the organic
program you use. 1st application. 2nd , 3rd and fall application. I'm on the East coast (Ohio) so It might be different for me
They came out with a new lineup this year 100% certified organic. Check out my new video where I show it: ruclips.net/video/clXHYqk_OUs/видео.html
How many weeks in between fertilizer applications?
What is your season schedule for fertilizer applications?
Thanks so much for the information, I am in the beginning of going organic. I have a large lawn about 3 acres. What do you thing about Alaska fish fertilizer 5-1-1 ? I have a 30 gallon tow behind sprayer that I can mix water soluble fertilizer. I love the idea of improving my soil over time. I also have pets that I am concerned about. Great video!!
I'm going to look into this....I do 10 yards so cost is a factor too. I've been looking for an organic approach to this too. By the way I'm still drooling over the Andersons spreader. LOL Thanks for the info.
Thank you very much, be sure to enter my giveaway for 1 of 3 LCO-1000's Anderson's spreaders too
Yes I already have thanks. 😊 I get good results with milorganite. But I use it as a supplement for the phosphate and other benefits. Florida is on a no phosphate in fertilizer kick. Unless you're big sugar. Then you can use all the phosphate fertilizer you want. LOL
Also.... Your lawn looks amazing... 👍
Thank you I really appreciate it
What are yourbrhoughts on applying the Innova organic just prior to winter Late November/early December in a colder weather region such as Pennsylvania?
Organics can cause mold if it’s too moist and the weather is not warm enough for the lawn to use the organic material. Something to think about..
Random question, what brad of umbrella is that at the end of the video?
California umbrella 11' model, matket style (no crank or tilt). I really like them and have one Sunbrella and one Olefin both in Navy. Shop around if you want one, they VARY HUGE in price depending where you get them. They are good quality considering they can last 7-10 years.
Recently, we have had several thunder storms with lightning in our area and my customers can't figure out why their grass is growing so fast to the point I can barely keep up.
I tried the Milorganite and applied it once a few weeks after I put down some humic acid the week before-I didn't notice a huge difference at all for either. After I put down the Scott's dandelion/clover killer earlier this year, I did see that it killed off the clover, but it's starting to come back in some spots and since I live in a Townhouse complex, just about everyone else's yard is OVERRUN with crabgrass.-just not mine.
Thanks for the tip.... I used milorganite on St Augustine grass several times last summer and was not impressed at all. Anxious to try this brand.
Great info thank you.
Where in Massachusetts are you getting your Anderson’s products from? I haven’t been able to find 1 place yet in Connecticut that sells it, even the dealers
No where retails it you can get it right from Amazon here: amzn.to/2HqC4CL - I found its cheaper online and don't shop at the Site One Less stores any longer. Unless you are a dealer the prices get very high. Plus free shipping is handy too
How many pounds per 1000 did you put down of innova and how many pounds per 1000 did you put down for milorganite when you were using it?
.5 pounds per 1000 sq ft for Innova, With Milorganite I applied about 3-4 pounds per 1000 sq ft.
@@SilverCymbal That is very little nitrogen at all compared to milorganite app. The milorganite app was even low. I'll be interested to see how the yard looks with that.
silver Cymbal, No wonder you didn't get results with milo. You only applied .18 - ,24 ponds of nitrogen from the milo. Most folks apply anywhere from .75 -1.0 ponds of nitro per 1000 sq ft.
@@mjohns80 If that's correct that would be very expensive per treatment, not to mention the amount of weight of the product. If you are having good luck with it that's great but using something at 10x the bag concerns me a bit, but the cost of it would be too prohibitive for me
@@SilverCymbal The bag rate is 14.4lbs per 1000sq ft because they say the 36lb bag covers 2500sq ft. That is around .85lbs N/1000. I'm not sure how big your yard is but it does get cumbersome and can be expensive if you have a bigger yard.
Where do you buy the stuff?
You might be able to find it locally but it's probably easier to get it online here amzn.to/2HqC4CL
Silver Cymbal Great thanks!
How can applying synthetic on the first application be pet safe?
It's pet safe because you know not to let them on the lawn during that time frame lol
I recommend everyone read John Kruse’s comment. The Milo application rates were incorrect, hence why the results were not good.
Just to be clear John asked how many "pounds" I put down per 1000 sq ft, I thought he was asking for the MIlorganite product. That is what I answered not specifically Nitrogen. You can see that I applied a very large amount and didn't get results and many other comments had the same experience. I am also put off a bit how many people were pushing Milo that have now completely backed off or way down on their recommendations. If it is working well for you that's great but in my experience you need a ridiculous quantity of product and it becomes very expensive which is what drove me to find an alternative.
I just spread this product on my lawn for the first time yesterday. I am hoping for some good results. Only issue I had with this product as have others is the bag was ripped during shipping and about 10 lbs. of the product was lost. What is your experience with Anderson humid dg ?
That's great to hear. I hope it works as well for you as it has for me. That's too bad about the damage, if you got it through Amazon, I would write them they will make good on that for you. You shoudl expect a bag in new condition on arrival. Last year I used their now discontinued Humic SG (soluble granule) which was way to expensive for me. I was glad to see that the DG is now mainstream and plan to use some this year. I would expect it will work as well as their other products which has been very good.
Silver Cymbal *
So what is the setting for the spreader your using?
For a Andersons Spreader LC0-1000/SR2000 use M | Scotts Rotary use 5 1/2 | Lesco useF or 13 > Hope this helps!
What what kind of synthetic fertilizer do you recommend for the 1st treatment? And when do you apply each treatment? Sorry I just had my lawn hydro seeding and new to lawn care :)
Somewhere in this video I saw a low flying cloud, lol. Hopefully you got some extra rain.
I'm in western PA and I've been watching all your videos lately. I have seen a lot of channels talking about grass but it's mostly from southern states with bermuda. I'm assuming you have a mix of fescue/rye/kentucky bluegrass? Thanks for sharing all the information!
Yes that is correct. Those grasses only exist in the most southern states so they really aren't that common through the US. I have exactly the mix of the types you mentioned. Thanks for watching.
Silver Cymbal thanks!
Thx for ur videos. They r always helpful! Question, have u tried using Epsom Salt? I’ve heard u can use on lawn but not sure about this method. Thx!
Thank you very much. I haven't tried it and researched that and using other products like molasses that are supposed to boost soil and I don't think they provide enough benefit to really help. They might not hurt either but I am not sure I would bother with them.
Have you tried Microlife fertilizers?
Milorganite is ok but needs to be used when it’s worm out or it doesn’t work. And some organics need water right away to activate
Good video. What do you use for weeds that is organic and safe for pets?
At the moment I Have not had great luck with many products, especially that can be used for a larger lawn. I currently use Tenacity that is safe for kids and pets but not organic, you can see it in my other video on my channel.
Thanks.
Hand pull and don't core aerate. Your lawn will eventually smother the majority of weeds. I've been doing this for years and I have maybe one or two that I have to pull when I mow
What is your grass type
Mix of cool season grasses but I overseed my lawn and use: amzn.to/2yE4Drq
Good review! Thanks!
Have you tried Carbon X fertilizer yet?
Not yet, looks interesting and The Grassf actor is the best! so I would think its good stuff
I have to say I'm "shocked" you didn't have any results with Milorganite. I've used it for years. The Anderson products are very good.
I am too and went to huge trouble to get it during a shortage. I was very sad when it didn't perform.
I had really good results with it the first year and then for some reason not so much the second year.
Really good good video. Thanks for the good info.. very helpful after watching.
SC, this is just soybean meal. You can get a 50 pound bag at any feed store for $20.00.
I'm not sure it's the same, supposedly has trace elements, amino acids as well but who knows but it worked nice for me.
@@SilverCymbal I'm pretty sure that plain old soybean meal has all essential amino acids, vitamins, and lots of other good stuff. You should get a bag of generic soybean meal at a feed store and try that -- would make a great video.
@@lambert1702 I think your correct. The price of Andersons would work for a homeowner but not for someone doing it for a living.
Yup. Another channel sponsored by Anderson’s
I dont think u used enough milorganite . Throw it down liberally .
No before and afters
Organic fertilizers don't work instantly like chemical fertilizers.
Chemical fertilizers feed plants, but destroy dirt. Plants and grass take in the strong chemicals quickly, but the chemicals burn out the microbes in the soil. You'll have a lack of worms. You need to apply chemicals regularly to feed plants. Too much chemical fertilizer in one feeding will burn out plant life too.
Organic fertilizers feed the soil. Microbes develop in the soil and plants feed on those microbes. Each application of organic fertilizer builds soil strength and after using for a period of time, less applications and quantities are needed. The reason the first organic fertilizer didn't work was it didn't have enough time for microbes to develop to the point where the grass could feed on it. The grass was seeing the effects of the first organic fertilizer after the 2nd & 3rd feedings. By the time you got to the product you like, your grass was benefiting from the earlier feedings. You can apply organic fertilizer year round because unlike grass, microbes continue to grow in cooler weather, just slower.
When using chemical fertilizer and organic on the same lawn, the chemical kills the organic microbes. If you want to go organic, you've got to be patient.
"The Rolls Royce of spreaders", did you have to say that. Now my wife constantly teases me with that. She was standing in my MAN CAVE admiring your landscaping when you said that. Now she just thinks all men who watch this kind of stuff are crazy. "Sigh"
That is hilarious! A lot of wives think we are crazy so you aren't alone!
Skip milo whow
My manure is good stuff
I liked the video but the suggestion that synthetic fertilizers are somehow dangerous is exaggerated.
Nitro phos is good
Bummer! I just bought 2 bags of Milorganite last week for the same reason. I wanted a fertilizer that was safe for my dog. Plus I didn't want a fertilizer that accelerates the growth so I have to mow it twice as often. Oh well, I'm going to still use it an see what happens.
You may have better luck than I did, and it's definitely safe for your dog. Next time around you can always try innova or one of the other products if you dont have good luck.
Milorganite has worked for a lot of people if you put the correct amount down. You will probably enjoy using Milorganite. The biggest issue with Milorganite is trying to find it since there is a shortage since so many people have had good results.
Works great.
60$ for 40lb... so expensive. You can also find much cheaper simlilar products 1. at walmart same analyst 7-1-2 6x 5lb =30lb for 16.95$ (
Down To Earth Organic Soybean Meal), 2.Purely Organic Products LLC. Lawn Food 5,000 sq ft 10-0-2 22$ i see at walmart hd, lowes (soybean meal but diffrent analyst) ask at your local garden stores for more
3-4 pounds of milo per 1000 will indeed do not much at all.
@4:50 Really doesn't want you to use Milorganite....grabs knife while talking about it... :)
Serious stuff this fertilizer!
The price is ridiculous
Synthetic ,organic , organic synthetic so not all organic go green use liquid seaweed thick lush dark green for sure even the ugliest lawn bounce back
MILORGANITE!!! MILORGANITE!!! MILORGANITE!!! MILORGANITE!!! MILORGANITE!!! 👍✊🤘👍✊🤘
So expensive!
U should of used rgs lol
A lot of money for 40 pounds, There are better ways for organic lawn feeding!! Do not need ANY chemical at all !!
Very overpriced stuff, buy the Scott natural food for $23, also from bone meal and feather meal, no waste. You are crazy if you think I'll spend almost $80 in a bag of fertilizer
Overpriced