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07-04-2023, 07:27 PM
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Bulk lawn fertilizer
Dam basic lawn fertilizer prices have skyrocketed.
Anyone find some cheaper products out there?
Made the mistake of looking at US Home Depot by accident.
Found prices were much better and levels of NPP was higher also.
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07-04-2023, 07:35 PM
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UFA. 50lb bags of 20-10-10-10
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07-04-2023, 07:36 PM
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Not sure how big your lot is, or how often you buy/treat your lawn, but for around $269 green drop does 4 fertilizer applications, does any spot treatments for weeds if the weed n feed does not work, as often as you require with no questions asked and does an annual aeration as a bonus in that package price.
I'm pretty sure I would have spent at least that much in herbicide in a year - so for me, it makes sense. I haven't seen a dandelion in years. I haven't bought fertilizer or weed killer since either.
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07-04-2023, 10:23 PM
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I run a landscaping company and the ONLY way to go is Green Oasis [ now Nutri lawn ]
I recommend 100% this is best they have a weed n feed program you cannot match, there services will cost you the same as a bag of granular but no weed control
Get a quote first and then decide
they have done sixty acre plots for me too or a residential lawn too
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07-05-2023, 08:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sundancefisher
Dam basic lawn fertilizer prices have skyrocketed.
Anyone find some cheaper products out there?
Made the mistake of looking at US Home Depot by accident.
Found prices were much better and levels of NPP was higher also.
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All I use are 50lb bags from the local farm supply store. No comparing the price. It will likely burn my lawn faster than the fertilizer in prettier bags, so I only use it when I am certain of rain.
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07-05-2023, 10:04 AM
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Best to buy bulk or farm supply bags. Always spend your $$ on Nitrogen as lawns do not need much phosphorous or potassium. Good fertilizer 30-10-5 NPK range for grass.
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07-05-2023, 11:21 AM
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Do you worry about that fertilizer washing into your fishpond and making the algae grow faster?
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07-05-2023, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dewey Cox
Do you worry about that fertilizer washing into your fishpond and making the algae grow faster?
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I wouldn’t use granular beside the water. I’m not beside the water where it can be washed in.
Our water quality is excellent so I wouldn’t want to harm it.
Interestingly enough… our lake ranks as oligotrophic.
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07-05-2023, 02:23 PM
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To be clear, I didn't intend to shame anyone for fertilizing, I just wonder if anyone changes their lawn care habits when runoff into lakes is a consideration.
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07-05-2023, 07:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dewey Cox
To be clear, I didn't intend to shame anyone for fertilizing, I just wonder if anyone changes their lawn care habits when runoff into lakes is a consideration.
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They should. It can be very impactful so they need to be careful. Closer to water a liquid fertilizer may be more appropriate or just leave a buffer.
Eagle Lake has tons of natural fertilizer entering it…ie feed lot. Hence it is lime green by June.
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It is not the most intellectual of the species that survives; it is not the strongest that survives; but the species that survives is the one that is able best to adapt and adjust to the changing environment in which it finds itself. Charles Darwin
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07-06-2023, 10:15 AM
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Most of the alge in Alberta lakes caused by feedlots on local creeks as well as septic tanks from lake cabins draining into lakes. Lawn fertilizer only minor cause of problem.
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07-06-2023, 12:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MountainTi
UFA. 50lb bags of 20-10-10-10
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That stuff is magic.
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