Kind of confused. Isn't this just saying "read the bag." Milorganite says, their bag covers 2500 sqft. So, don't you just put that down over 2500 sqft? Yes. 5000 sqft lawn, 2 bags, right. Less or more, you just adjust.
It's not a stupid question at all - the fact that you want to do it right actually makes you smarter than a lot of folks who just "spray and pray" :) You can use a bathroom scale and a bucket to get pretty close at first - however, once you understand your spreader settings, walking speed and overlap, you can just go and be fine. It's like a golf swing - muscle memory take ahold after you do it alot. Follow?
I get it at Home Depot - but some states don't allow it due to supposed heavy metals that are in it. If this is the case, you can use Ringer organic fertillizer and get just as good of results
Identifying your turf type is very important so I would cut out a small chunk, roots and all, and take that to your local university extension office - they can ID for you.
Question: so i have a bag of fertilizer that weights 45 lbs, and covers 15,000 sq ft. 45/15 is 3lbs per 1,000 sq ft. My lawn is 4,270 sq ft, so i got 4.27 x 3 which gives me 12.81 lbs that is required to properly fertilize my lawn? Question if i start out with a 45 lb bag, and the math says i need 12.81lbs (13lbs), can i just measure 13 lbs from the bag and reuse the other 32 lbs at a later time in the season?
I went out there and measured my front lawn and had 2 neighbors ask what I was doing... Felt pretty stupid but it got the job done, its been a few weeks and my lawn is looking great!
thanks for the video LCN! personal tip: for those asking weight i weight myself on a scale holding an empty bucket and use that as the 0 zero starting point than add the fertlizer into the bucket and weight myself until i get desired amount. or spend a few more bucks on a shipping scale.
Hi sir, new home owner here. So, do I need to put down the total amount of fert at once? Or do I need to put down the total amount of fert every month?
Milorganite gave me a ton of weeds. So much so that the weeds are killing my grass and taking over. Now I have to throw down Weed & Feed in hopes to kill the weeds and fertilize.
If you have a scale, weigh your fert bag before you begin. Pour some fert into the spreader, then weigh the bag again. Keep doing that until the bag is 10lbs lighter than where you started :P
I'm getting some fertiliser but the coverage on the bag says covers 357-714 square meters, I have a 100 square metre lawn but how much will I need? 357-714 Is a big difference!
So we payed Bermuda sod 2 months ago. Did 1 application of A.S fert. We now mow once a week. Grass is green but some spots are yellow. We had dirt and rocks before and live in Arizona. So. It’s hot.
Hey Allyn. I have a ditch along the front of my property, and I was wondering what the fertilization "protocol" is in this situation. I figured I shouldn't get my starter fertilizer anywhere near it, having all that phosphorus washing into the storm drain wouldn't be good... But what about the Milorganite? Could I keep it up high on the sides of the ditch and still be fine? Or should I avoid it entirely? It's very deep, around 3ft or so. Any input is greatly appreciated.
I am new to lawn fertilizing. There are too many fertilizers to choose from, i.e. Scotts, Milorganite, Ironite, etc. What is the best fertilizer out there? Can you use any fertilizer for all four seasons or do you have to use fertilizers that are specific to each season? Like summerguard or winterguard, etc.
Well done video, however you should have added some information about the proper spreader settings, because that definitely affects the application rate. Another suggestion would be to simplify your calculations. You don't have to use 1k sf numbers. Here an easier way: 1. Determine the total lawn area (measure & compute 75' x 50' = 3750 sf). 2. Determine how much fertilizer you will need. This step *ideally* depends on how much nutrient is already in the soil & how much nutrient *should* be added to the soil for optimal growth. In your example, you opted for the manufacturer's packaging recommendation (e.g. 36 lbs fert / 2500 sf * 5% N/lb = 0.00072 lbs N/sf = .72 lbs N/1k sf). That amount may not be *ideal* for a lawn because some lawns require less N & some lawns require more N for optimal fertilization. A soil test should be completed before determining how much fertilizer should be bought & applied. If a soil test shows very low N, then a higher amount of N/sf would need to be applied for optimal fertilization. If the soil tests high for N and low for P, then only P should be added in the proper amount. 3. Assuming we had a soil that required 0.00072 lbs N/sf and we chose a fertilizer that provides 5% N/lb, then to determine the amount of fertilizer that we would need, we would simply compute: lawn sf * lbs N/sf / % N/lb of fertilizer = 3750 * 0.00072 / .05 = 54 lbs of fertilizer needed. Since each bag weighs 36 lbs, we would need 54/36=1.5 bags (which would mean we would need to round up & buy 2 bags of fertilizer). If on the other hand, we bought bulk (unbagged) fertilizer, then we would buy exactly 54 lbs of fertilizer.
Would that mean if I wanted 1 lbs of N per 1000 sq ft I would need 75 lbs of that fertilizer he was using if I did my math correctly? (1 / 5% N = 20 lbs of fert, then 20 lbs x 3.75 = 75 lbs of fertilizer)
@@ngnaw How many sq ft of lawn do you want to fertilize? Your example seems to indicate 3750 sf. If that is correct, then yes, you would need 75 lbs of fertilizer to apply the fertilizer at a rate of: 1 lb N/1k sf. I would calculate it this way: 1 / 1000 * 3750 / .05 = 75 lbs of fertilizer needed 1 lb N / 1000 sf * 3750 sf / 5% N/lb fert = 75 lbs of fertilizer needed
So if my Scott's spreader is new, and shows the setting of 4 1/2 on the dial, can I just fill the spreader and run my lawn at that setting and be good? Or do I need to do the math and fill the spreader with the pounds and use it all?
Hey guys I’m new in this. So I measure my small lawn it gives me 338ft . Using the same example from this great video 338 x 14.4 = 4.8 lbs Fert ? Any help or corrections pleas I’m new in this thanks 🙏
Ok, so I need 44 pounds...….What, I take a bag and then weight the partial need from the second bag, or just guestimate the portion to remove from the full second bag?
In other videos you've said you want around a 0.5-0.75lbs/1000ft2 Nitrogen. However in this video and the fert that I want to use it would be a 1.12lbs N / 1000ft 2 if I follow the bagged instructions. This is a slow release fert though, thought maybe that was okay then?
Hi man,i got a lot of useful tip from your channel,i have a question though,do you scarify your lawn every year?if you do,is it true that you need to cut the lawn a little low that normal?
Where does the n-p-k come in to this measurement? I understand now how much to apply but how does the math work out with the nutrients your soil needs? I think I remember the soil test will recommend fert numbers, but how about if your seeding? How do you select the appropriate fert?
Great video. You are really helping me learn about my lawn care. I'm doing away with the biggest lawn care company in the US for the first time and you are giving me the confidence to do so. Thank you. Should I do a soil test to see what my lawn needs (i.e. How much Nitrogen/year or other nutrients)? If so, where can I buy one, John Deere? Or do I observe the results from what I'm doing to make adjustments if necessary. Thanks Dude!!
maybe a stupid question but without some sort of a scale, how do i know how many pounds im using? i have just fertilized my lawn with scotts winterguard and i know that its 2.5lbs per 1000sqft but im not sure if i actually used 2.5lbs. its a 12.5lb bag so should i buy a scale and see how many lbs are left in the bag. sorry if its a stupid question but ive really been trying hard to get this down to a science and i dont wanna get lazy. thanks for your vids too, amazing job your doing helping
HI Allen, In some other videos, such as the fall lawn care one, you change up the amount of Miloganite you put down. Sometimes it is 3lbs/1000sqft, sometimes you say 5lbs/1000sqft. Do you just change the "14.4" in this equation to "3" or "5" to find the correct amount? Thanks
jevrolet I vary the amounts based on how much Nitrogen I am trying to get into the soil. The lower doses will deliver less N. This video here may help you to understand how I calculate N rates ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cp0XBMDp6Ns.html
Hey Allyn, With the crazy temps experiencing in Nor. Va, including possible snow for the weekend should I hold off getting my fertillizer down? I have a front yard of 4,530 sq. ft. and like to be onto of the lawn, Its our 1st week ending in April. Thanks for all of your RU-vid info. its a great help, keep them coming. Ed, Falls Church, Va.
+Ed Jones hey Bro- you can fert the lawn if the ground is not frozen. Snow just acts like rain when it melts. And let me say, I feel your pain -- I hated this transition time when I lived in Indiana - back and forth between nice weather and snow/ice. Drove me nuts, literally
ok, so i know how much to put down, but how do i convert the amount of fert to put down, to a number i can set on my spreader? would i just mark off a 1000 sq/ft area, dump in the required poundage, set it to where i think it might work (maybe a little less) then try and cover that 1000 sq/ft area? also, i have a bit of a moss build up on one side of the house. my soil is pretty "sandy" i would say (NJ) any tips for that? i do plan on aerating soon. would have done it earlier but due to my job i'm out of the country a lot, so i usually do what i can when i can.
Hi Lawn Care Nut just letting ya know just put down my first ever round of milorganite on my lawn your one of my inspirations man thx for the great info :D
Hey Allyn - thanks for all the videos. I've watched almost all of them. One thing that confused me when I went to fertilize using a Scotts Spreader was what setting to put it on if it's not listed on the packaging. I calculated the sq footage and put the right amount in, but I didn't know what setting to have it on. What do you suggest?
Question ? Is it true that you shouldn't over seed your lawn just after you put down weed and feed. I heard the weed and feed keeps the new seed from germinating. PS I was one of those guys that just reads the bag and applies fertilizer . Going to figure out my sqft right now .Thanks
Hey Jim Murdock that is a good question. Typically, you should not apply any type of herbicide when you are seeding. The herbicide won't really harm the un-germinated seeds, but will harm the seedlings. As you probably know, I'm not a big fan of weed/feed products anyway. And I'm glad you are going to get your sq ft and understand the amounts better! That's really the key to results - applying the right amount of product. best of luck!
One other calculation needed to provide sustainable aptitude for germination and Fertilization would be the environmental condition moisture calculation by moon phase and sun spots. The effect of wet grass with the Prism effect Accelerates the photosynthesis process, List can be affected and adjusted by a shade tree.
For milorganite I pretty much just use the rate on the bag, but make 2 passes, giving twice the recommended dose. It causes no problems that I've come across, and my lawn is the alpha lawn on the block.
you can start fertilizing whenever the ground is no longer frozen from winter. And with insect control, it's not something I typically use as I try to keep my lawn organic.
The Lawn Care Nut I have a question. This new bag of milorganite I just bought has different numbers than normal it says 6-4.5-0 and claims to cover 6500 square feet versus the old bag that has always been 5-4-0 and only covered 2500 square feet. I believe it has to do with some law change in Maryland in 2013 but this is the first year I have seen this and always purchased in Maryland. Should I use the same amount I have been using in the pass or follow these new instructions but this would be way less than normal, going from using 4 bags in my back yard to a bag and roughly a quarter is a huge difference. Backyard is 9400 square feet. Thanks for any help.
You'd use the same equation with the amounts listed on the bag. The bag is 36 lbs and covers 6,500 sq ft. 36/6.5= 5.54 lbs per 1,000 sq ft. You have 9,400 Sq ft so you multiply 5.54 lbs by 9.4 and that tells you that you'll need 52 lbs of milorganite for your yard.
