what happened lawn weed/feed prices?
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this year i did not use anything and it still looks the same...Im thinking of zoysia grass what does everyone think?
Originally Posted By: crazyoildude
this year i did not use anything and it still looks the same...Im thinking of zoysia grass what does everyone think?
I would not. Zoysia grass feels much rougher to the touch and turns brown in very early fall. Very obvious in October who has Zoysia grass,.
this year i did not use anything and it still looks the same...Im thinking of zoysia grass what does everyone think?
I would not. Zoysia grass feels much rougher to the touch and turns brown in very early fall. Very obvious in October who has Zoysia grass,.
One thing to consider is the amount of 2-4-D in what you buy. Its the main chemical in lawn weed killers. Two products that both say they cover 5000 ft sq could have way different amounts of the chemical.
Also forget the weed & feed garden hose sprayers to do any feeding. Its impossible. They may deal with weeds OK, but they cannot not put a usable amount of fertilizer in the container.
Also forget the weed & feed garden hose sprayers to do any feeding. Its impossible. They may deal with weeds OK, but they cannot not put a usable amount of fertilizer in the container.
Cost of nitrogen has gone through the roof. It is the primary part of lawn fertilizer.
http://news.investors.com/business-the-n...rket.htm?p=full
http://seekingalpha.com/article/741541-a...ys-are-the-best
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/13/fertilizer-prices_n_1272790.html
From a quick search, it seems farmers are planning to plant more acreage next year because of this years drought and subsequent high corn prices. They've locked in future prices and want to get the most yield next year - hence demand for fertilizer.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/741541-a...ys-are-the-best
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/13/fertilizer-prices_n_1272790.html
From a quick search, it seems farmers are planning to plant more acreage next year because of this years drought and subsequent high corn prices. They've locked in future prices and want to get the most yield next year - hence demand for fertilizer.
Originally Posted By: Donald
Also forget the weed & feed garden hose sprayers to do any feeding. Its impossible. They may deal with weeds OK, but they cannot not put a usable amount of fertilizer in the container.
That's simply bunk. We use the equivalent of a hose end sprayer on a sprayer tank for fertilization of first and second year grapes to quickly bring them up to size. We also use the same product on the grass around the fermentation and bulk storage sheds which always looks great.
Plants don't care if the fertilizer is in liquid or granular form. As long as correct quantities are applied, a hose end sprayer works just fine.
Also forget the weed & feed garden hose sprayers to do any feeding. Its impossible. They may deal with weeds OK, but they cannot not put a usable amount of fertilizer in the container.
That's simply bunk. We use the equivalent of a hose end sprayer on a sprayer tank for fertilization of first and second year grapes to quickly bring them up to size. We also use the same product on the grass around the fermentation and bulk storage sheds which always looks great.
Plants don't care if the fertilizer is in liquid or granular form. As long as correct quantities are applied, a hose end sprayer works just fine.
Originally Posted By: Pop_Rivit
Originally Posted By: Donald
Also forget the weed & feed garden hose sprayers to do any feeding. Its impossible. They may deal with weeds OK, but they cannot not put a usable amount of fertilizer in the container.
That's simply bunk. We use the equivalent of a hose end sprayer on a sprayer tank for fertilization of first and second year grapes to quickly bring them up to size. We also use the same product on the grass around the fermentation and bulk storage sheds which always looks great.
Plants don't care if the fertilizer is in liquid or granular form. As long as correct quantities are applied, a hose end sprayer works just fine.
+1 Liquid is actually a preferred method of fertlizing. The only difference is tha you will have to feed more frequently
Originally Posted By: Donald
Also forget the weed & feed garden hose sprayers to do any feeding. Its impossible. They may deal with weeds OK, but they cannot not put a usable amount of fertilizer in the container.
That's simply bunk. We use the equivalent of a hose end sprayer on a sprayer tank for fertilization of first and second year grapes to quickly bring them up to size. We also use the same product on the grass around the fermentation and bulk storage sheds which always looks great.
Plants don't care if the fertilizer is in liquid or granular form. As long as correct quantities are applied, a hose end sprayer works just fine.
+1 Liquid is actually a preferred method of fertlizing. The only difference is tha you will have to feed more frequently
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