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You're Doing Too Much to Fertilize Your Lawn // A Case Against Milorganite and Soil Tests for Grass 

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As the years go by, I simplify my approach to fertilizing my lawn. The more I learn has taught me that it's really not as complicated as it's often made. If you think about it, you're likely doing too much to fertilize your lawn as well. In this video, I make a case against Milorganite and the use of other biosolid fertilizers. I also explain why performing soil tests for grass aren't all they're cracked up to be. I continue to fine-tune my practices to keep them as safe and inexpensive as possible. I share with you which direction I'm going this season.
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Комментарии : 108   
@AlexKunstar
@AlexKunstar 7 месяцев назад
Too much crap on my lawn 💩🤭 I see what you did there!😂 the only soil test I do is a visual inspection of my bio solids before flushing😅
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
😂😂😂 that’s too funny. Talk about taking it to the next level! 👏👏 appreciate you!
@davewheeler5085
@davewheeler5085 7 месяцев назад
I'm glad you mentioned Travis. After watching him, I thought the same thing. I'm spending a lot of money for the latest greatest thing, and not really seeing the claims fulfilled. Like you, I'm going to stick to the basics and trust myself. Thanks for the great video!!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Pretty enlightening when you consider most of the noise out there. Especially when the noise isn’t always true. Appreciate ya watching and commenting. Good luck this coming season.
@seanclosesdeals
@seanclosesdeals 7 месяцев назад
Glad someone said it! I been dumping products on my lawn and it looks great. However, my neighbors do barely anything and it comes back green every year. Grass is gonna grow! No need to over do it!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Weird how it works, huh? Thanks for watching and sharing this. Appreciate ya!
@hookem7030
@hookem7030 7 месяцев назад
10-4. I spent $$$ on my Bermuda last year and my neighbor's "natural wild grass" looked greener longer and prettier than mine!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Less is definitely more I have found. 👍👊
@natemoore3841
@natemoore3841 7 месяцев назад
That 20.5 0 0 with sulfur did really well for me last season.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
👍👍 awesome. Great to know. Thanks for sharing and watching.
@StillTheJackyBear
@StillTheJackyBear 7 месяцев назад
Yes Sir, agree'd ... Most the folks tell you about diffenent products, sale said product and use YT videos as infomercials... Good to see you brother...
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
You got that right! Sucks the fun out of it if you ask me. Great to see you as well. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@adamc1706
@adamc1706 7 месяцев назад
After seeing dr shaddox on the grass factor pod last year, it has changed my way of approaching caring for my lawn completely. I will be spraying straight urea this year at $28 for a $50lb bag of 46-0-0 from my local co-op. A massive savings compared to what I was previously buying. I really don’t plan on doing much more outside of pre-emergent, water and mowing. I’m excited to see how it turns out, seems like nitrogen is almost all we need these days, and from the studies on slow release nitrogen, it seems like maybe its almost a complete lie compared to straight urea or AMS.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Sounds like a plan. The truth always helps to make up our minds. Never too late to learn but always too late to ignore it. Appreciate ya watching and sharing your plan!
@TheDylan6908
@TheDylan6908 7 месяцев назад
I think it's great that you change your mind about your approach to lawn care based on available science.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thank you. When I hear a reasonable explanation that’s not driven by salesmen, it’s hard to ignore. Looking forward to trying some new things this season. Appreciate your support. Have a great week!
@kingkon164
@kingkon164 7 месяцев назад
Travis out here with a sniper scope. I'm glad you took his advice, you do make a difference in the lawn community. Great video👍
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Appreciate that. Thanks so much for watching. 👊👍
@wm005
@wm005 7 месяцев назад
Last year, I decided to do a soil test, thinking maybe there was something I was missing in my yard maintenance routine. Despite my lawn being consistently beautiful, often referred to as the "golf course lawn" in our little city, I still wanted to ensure I was doing everything right. I put in the effort to keep the weeds at bay and maintain lush, green grass. However, the soil test didn't seem to provide any significant insights. As for your videos, I've noticed you tend to release them on Sundays. With all the other subscriptions I have, I often find myself searching for yours amidst the content clutter. Nonetheless, I appreciate the quality of your content and generally find value in what you have to share.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thank you for sharing your experience. That’s great to hear and could definitely help others. Appreciate you supporting the videos. Sunday for the time being is just the only time that fits into my work schedule and lets me get a video complete for upload. Hope to still see ya on the comments. Thanks so much for watching. Have an awesome week!
@william-1776
@william-1776 7 месяцев назад
Great explanation! Keep up the great content, Travis.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thanks buddy. Appreciate you! 👊
@reggiemurphy1523
@reggiemurphy1523 7 месяцев назад
Awesome Travis!! I've never done a soil test and I don't think I ever will. But I will be utilizing the nitrogen method this season! Keep up the amazing work! The battle continues!!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
👊👊Right on buddy. Keep me posted on how it goes for ya. Appreciate your continued support!
@REDLEG4512
@REDLEG4512 7 месяцев назад
I thought your point about priorities and expectations was perfect.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thank you. Glad you liked that! Sure makes it easier to enjoy the hobby as originally intended. Appreciate ya as always!
@rustyfan89
@rustyfan89 6 месяцев назад
Once again I completely agree with you!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 6 месяцев назад
👊👊 appreciate ya!
@wayneschoch5195
@wayneschoch5195 7 месяцев назад
With all the new growth around here, would you be willing to do a segment on first year fresh sod, especially coming out of the dormant season lays?
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
I've done quite a few videos in the past on this. Both houses I've had built had bermuda sod laid dormant in winter. Here's a link to a playlist I put together after the second house was built and I started getting that lawn whipped into shape. Hope you find it helpful. Thanks for watching. ru-vid.com/group/PLI5KxvSvsO34HnqWtnRQhX4d-nnXHc-6G
@jadamec
@jadamec 2 месяца назад
I live in Milw. WI Milorganite is dirt cheap ! Bought on sale, $10 a bag ! Been using it for years and always happy. But REMEMBER ! All it's gonna do is make your lawn a little greener ! Maybe a little extra growth. Does not prevent weeds ! Can be entertaining though, folks walking dogs, dogs like to roll in it !🤣
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 2 месяца назад
Thanks for watching!
@CuriousMind0616
@CuriousMind0616 7 месяцев назад
Hello! I’m am new subscriber to your channel and thus far I am enjoying the content. I’m also a rookie when it comes to getting a great looking lawn. With this said, I was wondering if you could tell me, if it is ok to apply to my lawn both Ammonium Sulfate 21-0-0 and Miloganite fertilizer?
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Hey, thanks for watching and subscribing. Glad you’re enjoying it. Based on the info provided in the video, I would not apply both. I would skip the Milorganite unless it is a brand new lawn from sod or seed. In that case, one application for establishment and that’s it. Hope this helps. Thanks again.
@KeepTheFaith777
@KeepTheFaith777 7 месяцев назад
Good content sir, well done. ‘Preciate your insights.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Much appreciated! Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@allensadicario5196
@allensadicario5196 7 месяцев назад
Good show I been watching the same guy that where talking about and got to say he made me think
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thank you! Makes me think as well! Appreciate ya watching and sharing!
@I3arbarian
@I3arbarian 7 месяцев назад
I'm definitely taking the more minimal approach this season. What's the point of me buying A list grass seed if I have to baby it? It doesn't need it and I'll save money.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Couldn't agree with you more. Appreciate ya watching and commenting!
@KillerKlipsch
@KillerKlipsch Месяц назад
All I know is what works! I have had spotty Saint Augustine for years, weeds intermixed with some centipede. Around 2017 I found Milorganite and dumped it on, in way heavy doses, double what the bag says, twice a year. I don not care where the "crap" comes from.... Within one year, half of the weeds were choked out from the S.A. I continued to add at ridiculous rates only to see my grass grow like crazy. My soil is incredibly rich and I have never had to add potash. I have an elderly neighbor down the street who marvels at my lawn in the dead of July and cannot for the life of him figure out what else I'm doing. He just does not believe all I do is drown it in milorganite. I am not being hyperbolic, it is truly a flawless lawn, You would be hard pressed to find a weed. By the way I live in Deep East Texas.... Lots of rain.
@Aerialphotovito
@Aerialphotovito 7 месяцев назад
I used Milo in my early days as i was learning and a chicken to burn things lol but didnt go very far with keeping it fed for long
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
I was right there with you buddy. Thanks for watching, my friend.
@TheDylan6908
@TheDylan6908 Месяц назад
Thought the idea behind the bio-solid app was improving soil structure, No?
@Jrenfroe04
@Jrenfroe04 7 месяцев назад
Looking forward to your videos this year, always so informative with no BS! 👊🏼
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
👊👊 thank you. Appreciate that. Glad to have ya back for another season!
@treasuredLawn
@treasuredLawn 7 месяцев назад
Milo used to be worth it back when the price was lower but now the benefit to cost ratio doesn’t make sense. The only time I’d consider using this is if I’m doing a pre germination seeding and even then now I’d probably use like a granular humic instead of milo. Great video!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thanks dude. Appreciate ya watching and sharing!
@derrickwilson5562
@derrickwilson5562 6 месяцев назад
well I just bought 10-10-10 from watching your old videos 😂 …. could i use this year round or should i take it back from something with higher nitrogen?
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 6 месяцев назад
Haha, sorry man. I've got some left over that I'll be using when I plant my flower beds. But I wouldn't use it year round. Early spring for the first app of the year would prolly be your best time to use it, but I'm doing my best to eliminate Phos. from now on. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@lanieroutside
@lanieroutside 7 месяцев назад
Well said! The Expert Gardner from Walmart has treated me well and will be my go to again this year!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thanks buddy! Lookin forward to trying something different this season. 👊👍
@lawn2learn
@lawn2learn 7 месяцев назад
Yes……. To much crap on my lawn. 😂❤ love it
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
You the man! Was hoping it wouldn't take long for someone to catch that. 👊👊😂 Appreciate you as always! Have a great Sunday.
@alexrdh3591
@alexrdh3591 7 месяцев назад
Fairly new to lawn care. Weeds are getting on my nerves. My plan was to use a weed killer, then a pre-emergent, and fertilizer. Any tips?
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
That's a highly involved question. Couldn't possibly answer it right here in the comments. That's why I've got many videos about all topics. Hope you'll check 'em out. Thanks for watching.
@BermudaBrian
@BermudaBrian 7 месяцев назад
Makes sense!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Yessir. Thanks for watching man.
@trplay1
@trplay1 3 месяца назад
I'm seeing more and more information justifying the use of Deisel Exhaust Fluid (DEF).
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 3 месяца назад
Yeah, it’s definitely growing legs in lawn care. If I’m not mistaken, it’s simply urea and water. I don’t see myself using it as it’s not produced for such a purpose. I’m not saying it’s wrong of other people who do…unless it becomes so popular that supplies are limited for those who need it as intended. Hope you’re doing swell. Thanks for watching and commenting! 👊
@marcobrown83
@marcobrown83 7 месяцев назад
Great video again!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thanks, my friend. Appreciate you. Have a great day!
@coonhound_pharoah
@coonhound_pharoah 5 месяцев назад
This is not aimed at Budget Lawns because I think he might agree with this in a certain sense, but I don't really take lawn care advice from RU-vidrs. I see all kinds of wacky stuff out there, and it's almost always people selling something. And they never live where I do, which makes a big difference. I like Budget Lawns because I like cost savings. I follow the advice of the state university extension offices. It's free and tailored to my state. That goes for the gardens, too. Right now I'm stressed about having to have the invasive species tree in my front yard removed.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 5 месяцев назад
Would definitely agree to a certain extent. 90% of everything I share on this channel is from learning from my local extension office. I've always used it as my go-to resource. I then just share my experiences on RU-vid. Nothing to sell. Appreciate the support and the comment!
@coonhound_pharoah
@coonhound_pharoah 5 месяцев назад
@@BudgetLawns I appreciate what you do because it gives me new ideas on how I can cheaply follow the right advice. 🙂
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 5 месяцев назад
👊👊
@davidcrowson4745
@davidcrowson4745 7 месяцев назад
My Spidey senses have always seemed to be on the same page as for what you've advocated in this video.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
The Spidey senses never let ya down lol. My little boy is all about Spidey. Appreciate you watching and commenting as always. Have a great day, my friend.
@johnhamilton9229
@johnhamilton9229 7 месяцев назад
Now I can’t let my wife know I’ll save money with your method. She’ll buy more plants. 😂😂👍
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
😂😂I say even better. More money for plants sounds pretty good to me. Thanks buddy. Good luck with that.
@six_texas903
@six_texas903 7 месяцев назад
I only use synthetic. It works best for me.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
👊👊 thanks dude. Appreciate ya.
@billytscherne4643
@billytscherne4643 7 месяцев назад
Car any lawn fertilizer be used on outdoor and indoor plants ?
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
That's all I've ever used. Thanks for watching.
@MzHeather-904
@MzHeather-904 7 месяцев назад
great content
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thank you so much. Appreciate you watching. Have a great rest of your weekend!
@jeremyberger06
@jeremyberger06 3 месяца назад
If you live close to a co-op, you might be able to get your hands on some cheap urea.
@hookem7030
@hookem7030 7 месяцев назад
On Facebook, I'm getting bombarded with "Sunday" lawn treatment ads. Depends on what level you chose, but each liquid hose in sprayer cost above $20. Have you heard about Sunday? What's your take on it?
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Heard about it. Never used it. Wouldn't want to give you any info since I don't have first had experience. Wish I could tell ya more. Thanks so much for watching!
@ChadSmith-qk2vn
@ChadSmith-qk2vn 4 месяца назад
Milorganite is so damn good, nothing else gives you that dark green almost blue color
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 4 месяца назад
Too expensive for color.
@scoobydoo5447
@scoobydoo5447 7 месяцев назад
He closes with, “Those are the reasons I’m done putting too much crap on my lawn.” Ironically though, if you put more crap on your lawn, you wouldn’t need to buy fertilizer! Gotta make friends with a farmer who has cattle, horses, or chickens.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Lol, very true. Thanks for watching and commenting as always, my friend.
@scoobydoo5447
@scoobydoo5447 7 месяцев назад
@@BudgetLawns No problem. Are you putting in plants and flowers this year?
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Sure am, starting this spring. Will start slowly chipping away at all the mulch space I have. Won't do it all at once. It would get way too expensive that way!
@scoobydoo5447
@scoobydoo5447 7 месяцев назад
@@BudgetLawns Planting and getting everything right takes a few years. I’ve been working on my landscaping for 3.5 years now and still not done.
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Great point. Thanks for sharing. Makes me feel better about taking it slow. 👊👍
@friendlyfixers9529
@friendlyfixers9529 7 месяцев назад
👍👍 as usual
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Thank you! Cheers!
@tbdh20
@tbdh20 7 месяцев назад
I just mulch in my dog poop LOL
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
lol. Been there, done that! 👊
@Frank-the-Tank-13
@Frank-the-Tank-13 2 месяца назад
And how’s it going now?
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 2 месяца назад
🔥🔥
@robertlark10
@robertlark10 7 месяцев назад
💩 day for bio solids my friend 🤛!
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
😂😂 you got that right. Appreciate ya buddy. 👊
@weogan
@weogan 7 месяцев назад
Im in the same wendys as you rn
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
👍👍
@Noobnation-e6k
@Noobnation-e6k 7 месяцев назад
Let’s not forget the smell 😂
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
😂😂True that. Thanks buddy!
@acasburn1460
@acasburn1460 7 месяцев назад
Keep it simple…there are too many gimmicks out there. They want us to buy more “stuff “ 👊😃👍
@BudgetLawns
@BudgetLawns 7 месяцев назад
Bingo. It's a simple equation...their bank accounts go up, while yours goes down with minimal benefit. Appreciate you as always! 👊
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