GROENINK'S 4 STEP
LAWN FERTILIZING PROGRAM
ONE 24 LB bag covers 6000 SQ FT - ONE 50 LB bag covers 12,500 SQ FT
STEP 1
Apply April 1st - 30th
20-0-8 50% slow-release, 50% Sulfated Potash, and 20% Organic by weight with 0.37 Prodiarnine for crabgrass control. After application, water into soil with the equivalent of 1/3 to 1/2 inch of rain.
STEP 3
Apply June 15th - August 1st
25-0-15 High nitrogen with 40% 45 DAY slow release and 10% 90-day slow release. 5% iron. Apply when the grass is dry; water after application for best results.
STEP 2
Apply May 10th - June 15th
25-0-8 35% slow-release with .72 Trimec for broadleaf weed control. This should be applied when the grass is damp from rain or dew. Do not water or mow for 24 to 48 hours after application.
STEP 4
Apply August 30th - October 30th
18-O-28 35%o slow-release nitrogen. 50% sulfated potash for easier plant uptake because it contains no salt. Watering may be necessary if conditions are dry.
APPLY LIME TO HELP SWEETEN
THE SOIL AND GREEN YOUR LAWN
If weather conditions are wet through the summer, or excessive watering has been done and the lawn needs greening, repeat step 3. Then, apply step 4 after September 15th, or in October after the leaves have been removed. Application dates
for the 4-step program are approximate. Weather conditions may extend or shorten the time frame.
Every successful lawn starts with a soil sample.
MAINTENANCE TIPS
TIP 1
TIP 2
TIP 3
TIP 4
Early morning is the most effective time to water.
Water your lawn when dry weather persists.
Your lawn needs at least one inch of water per week in the growing season.
Keep mower blades sharp to reduce injury to your grass.
Set your mower at 2 1/2", this will improve appearance.
Avoid removing more than the top 1/3 of the total grass height per cutting.
Our Bags Cover 12,500 sqft (4lbs/ 1,000 sqft)
Custom Blended Fertilizer
We can custom blend and package the exact product that you need. Give us a call to discuss your options and to discuss bulk pricing.
BIO-SOLIDS
Organic Bio-Solids and Organic Potash
An alternative product for you as a viable alternative to the high priced conventional fertilizers. It's environmentally friendly, easy to use, and doesn’t require watering in during the application stage as it will stay on the soil until it rains or irrigation activates the soil microbes that break it down into its nutrients. Bio-solids can be used as a complete lawn fertility program or with other products as part of your program.
When you use Bio-solids as part of an overall program, do not over apply nitrogen fertilizer. You can use Bio-solids for your vegetable gardens and stay at ease with children around, as it is an excellent and safe fertilizer for all plants that grow outdoors. Children and pets can safely go onto areas that have been fertilized with Bio-solids. Bio-solids can be applied in the Summer and during drought periods as the fertilizer does not contain any salts that would burn plant leaves during the dry or hot periods. Apply anytime during a growing season. It's a (4-3-2+).