In this lab, I am growing garlic using hydroponics. The goal is to get the most and/ or longest roots. What solutions, fertilizers, etc can help this happen? Thanks
give them good sunlight really is the best thing, it provides most of the nutrients, but make sure to take them out of the sun occasionally. hope this helps.
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weed, insect control on lawn near garden and shrubs?
I have small lawn, about 3500 s.f. There are large trees that are the edge of woods in the back. I have a small raised vegetable garden in the middle of the lawn. I also have a few small blueberry and raspberry bushes amongst the lawn.
I am using the scotts program. I am looking for some alternatives. Basically, after using step 2 weed control I noticed the bluberries look like they were damaged by it. I didnt spread it right at the base of them, but maybe gave them an 18″ buffer. This wasnt enough. I am thinking that I may want to just spread turf builder by scotts for the lawn, and aplly seperate products for weed and insects. I will be applying grubex in the next few days. In mid july I plan on applying an insect control product. And would like to apply another weed application. What tips do people have on a weed application that won’t harm the bushes and garden?
For weed control, the best solution is to dig them up by the root. You can also pour boiling water on them. Do not use salt as this may harm your existing plants. Vinegar may work, but again, it may do harm.
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Can i Mow My Weeded Lawn Before i Apply a Fertilizer-Weed Conrol Mix?
I bought the Scotts Turf Builder Pro which is a Fertilizer-Weed Control Mix. I’ve been pulling weeds out all day with and am ready to apply the mix, however, because my lawn is so large part of my lawn still is covered in weeds. I am too lazy and would very much like to mow my lawn and then apply this Fertilizer-Weed Control Mix. Is this ok to do? Or should i apply the mix without cutting my lawn so that the weeds can receive full exposure to the mix?
Thanks
Hi guys/gals..Thanks for the relpies so far. I am curious…On the Scott’s bags i have it mentions that because of morning dew’s moisture in the air by applying the Scott’s Fertliizer-Weed Control it will allow it to stick to the leaves of the weeds for better killing. If i do go ahead and cut the grass then would this reduce the effectiveness of killing them later on? Some of you mention i should cut the lawn while others mention to not cut before i apply the product
Mow the lawn and spread the Turf Builder. If the lawn is a nice even level, the stuff will spread more evenly. If you let the weeds (and dandelions) stay tall, you risk them going to seed and re-seeding your lawn with weeds! If you can’t spread the Scott’s in the early am to catch the dew, you can water your lawn with sprinklers or a hose to give the granules something to “stick” to. If your lawn is huge, you can split it into 2 sections and water and spread one in the am and the other in the evening.
Effect of pre emergence weedicide on yield attributes and yield of groundent in inceptisol soil
Effect of pre emergence weedicide on yield attributes, yield and quality of summer groundnut in inceptisol soil.
Megha V. Nagmote and A. D. Kadlag
Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri-413722, Dist. Ahmednagar, Maharashtra.
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Abstract : The present investigation was carried out by conducting an field experiment. The field experiment was carried out at Post Graduate Institute Research Farm, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri during summer 2002-03 and 2003-04 to assess the effect of pre emergence weedicide on yield attributes and yield of groundnut in Inceptisol soil. The soil of experimental area is grouped under Inceptisol soil order belonging to Sawargaon (Pather) soil series. There are fourteen treatment comprised of pre emergence weedicide application viz., oxyfluorfen, alachlor, fluchloralin and pendimethalin in graded dose, weedy check and weed control. The highest number of pegs were recorded by alachlor @ 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 during 2002-03, 2003-04 and pooled mean. The application of pendimethalin @ 0.75, 1.50 and 3.00 kg a.i. ha-1 were recorded the less number of pods during 2002-03 and pooled mean. The higher pod yield was recorded by fluchloralin @ 0.75, 1.5 and 3.0 kg a.i. ha-1 during 2002. The application of alachlor @ 1.0, 2.0 and 4.0 kg a.i. ha-1 recorded the higher haulm yield during 2003-04, 2003-04 and pooled mean. The protein and oil content of groundnut were found the highest in weedy check treatment during 2002-03, 2003-04 and pooled mean.
Oilseed crops have been the backbone of agricultural economy of India. Groundnut is an important legume cum oil seed crops in India particularly in the state of Maharashtra. Commercially and nutritionally it is an important source of vegetable oil and agriculturally serves to improve soil fertility by fixing the atmospheric nitrogen through Rhizobium bacteria. Groundnut ranks first among oilseed crops of India. Unlike other crops, groundnut has poor competitive ability against weeds due to its slow growth behaviour. If the real position of the problem is not seriously viewed at proper time this may give rise to unwarranted speculations and danger to our plants, soils, animals and human health at large. It is, therefore, very essential to generate information on behaviour of these herbicides in soils.
Material and methods – The field experiment was carried out on groundnut in two successive years during summer 2002-2003 and 2003-2004 at Post Graduate Institute Farm, Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry on Sawargaon (Pather) soil series of inceptisols, to study the effect of pre emergence weedicides on yield attributes yield of groundnut in inceptisol soil. Geographically, the location of Central Campus, MPKV, Rahuri is situated between 19°47’ – 19°57’ N latitude and 74°19’ E longitude. The groundnut seed (SB-XI) was obtained from the Groundnut Breeder, Groundnut Project, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri. Commercial grade urea (46 % N), single super phosphate (16% P2O5) and muriate of potash (60% K2O)were used to supply nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium respectively. The experiment was laid out with fourteen treatment replicated three times in randomized block design. Plot size Gross – 6.00 m x 3.60 m, Net – 5.30 m x 3.30 m Spacing 30 cm x 15 cm. Treatment details areOxyfluorfen 0.5 kg a.i. ha-1 Oxyfluorfen 1.0 kg a.i. ha-1, Oxyfluorfen 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1, Alachlor 1.0 kg a.i. ha-1, alachlor 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1, Alachlor 4.0 kg a.i. ha-1, Fluchloralin 0.75 kg a.i. ha-1, Fluchloralin 1.50 kg a.i. ha-1, Fluchloralin 3.00 kg a.i. ha-1, Pendimethalin 0.75 kg a.i. ha-1 Pendimethalin 1.50 kg a.i. ha-1, Pendimethalin 3.00 kg a.i. ha-1, Weedy check, Control (Weed free check).Observations to be recorded number of peg formation, number of pod formation, pod yield, haulm yield,. oil content, protein content. The data obtained in different observation were processed statistically by using randomized block design as described by Panse and Sukhatme (1968).
Result and Discussion- The effect of pre emergence weedicide on number of pegs and pod in summer groundnut are presented in Table 1. The number of pegs in summer groundnut were at par by the weedicide application in 2002-03, 2003-04 and pooled mean. However, it was significantly higher in application of alachlor @ 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 (187.67) in 2002-03. The numerical values of number of pegs were increased with an increased application of oxyfluorfen (Table 1). This was might be due to higher levels of oxyfluorfen control the weeds in summer groundnut than their lower levels which may provides weed free environment, reduced the moisture, nutrient and sunlight energy competition. The observations are in conformity with the Prakash et al. (2000), Pandey et al. (2001), Dharkar et al. (2002) and Sharma and Jain (2002 )
The pre emergence weedicide in summer groundnut significantly affected the pod and haulm yield of groundnut during both the years and in pooled mean. (Table 2). The pod yield of summer groundnut was significantly higher during 2002-03 (23.91 q ha-1), 2003-04 (22.83 q ha-1) and pooled mean (23.37 q ha-1) in control treatment. The pre emergence weedicide alachlor @ 1.0 kg a.i. ha-1 and fluchloralin @ 1.50 kg a.i. ha-1 were at par for pod yield (20.90 and 21.35 q ha-1 respectively) during 2002-03. However, during 2003-04 control treatment was significantly superior for pod yield (22.83 q ha-1). The variation in pod yield between the year of experimentation might be because of seasonal effect. The variation in pod yield was also ascertained by the varied morphological characters viz., number of leaves, pods, pegs etc. These observations are in conformity with the Sharma and Jain (2002), Wanjari et al. (2001) and Kumar and Tiwari (2004). In general, use of pre emergence weedicide in summer groundnut reduced the pod yield. However, the use of fluchloralin, alachlor and oxyfluorfen were more safe and beneficial for pod yield. The use of pendimethalin had adverse effect on pod yield.
The haulm yield of summer groundnut was significantly influenced by the use of pre emergence weedicide during 2002-03, 2003-04 and pooled mean. The use of oxyfluorfen @ 1.0 kg a.i. ha-1 recorded the highest haulm yield (62.57 q ha-1) followed by alachlor @ 2.0 kg a.i. ha-1 (61.49 q ha-1). The haulm yield of summer groundnut was numerically higher during 2003-04 than 2002-03. This was because of seasonal variations. Whereas, pendimethalin has adverse effect on haulm yield of summer groundnut. These observations were also found by Kushwaha and Kushwaha (2001), Kumar and Tiwari (2004), Chauhan et al. (2005) and Singh et al. (2006).
The protein and oil percentage of summer groundnut as influenced by the pre emergence weedicide are presented in Table 3. The use of fluchloralin @ 0.75, 1.50 and 3.0 kg a.i. ha-1 significantly reduced the protein per cent (44.50, 44.47 and 44.63 per cent respectively) during 2002-03. The pooled mean of protein per cent by the fluchloralin significantly reduced. The weedy check and control treatment were significantly superior for protein per cent in summer groundnut during 2002-03, 2003-04 and pooled mean. Similar observations were also found by Rathore (2001) and Ram et al. (2005). In general, the use of pre emergence weedicide in summer groundnut did not showed the consistent relationship on protein per cent.
The oil percentage in summer groundnut was significantly influenced by the pre emergence weedicide. The pendimethalin application @ 0.75, 1.50 and 3.00 kg a.i. ha-1 significantly recorded the higher oil per cent during 2002-03 (29.75, 28.88 and 28.88 per cent respectively) and 2003-04 (30.63, 30.34 and 29.26 and 29.03 per cent respectively). It was closely followed by fluchloralin and oxyfluorfen. These results indicated that the weedicides reduced the oil per cent to smaller extent as compared to weedy checks. This was might be because of yield variation. The production of higher yield reduced the concentration of oil content. Thus, the pre emergence weedicide did not influenced the oil per cent in summer groundnut.
Conclusion –
The pendimethalin application reduced the number of pegs and pod in summer groundnut. The fluchloralin pre emergence weedicide increased the pod yield significantly. The protein and oil content in summer groundnut were increased in weedy check. The use of fluchloralin as pre emergence weedicide in summer groundnut are beneficial for weed control, yield and quality of summer groundnut.
References –
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Kumar, A. and Tiwari, A.N. 2004. Efficacy of pre and post emergence herbicides in summer blackgram (Vigna murgo L.). Indian J. Weed Sci. 36(1 & 2) : 73-75.
Kushwaha, S.S. and Kushwaha, H.S. 2001. Influence of weed control methods on growth, yield and economics of rainfed soybean (Glycine max) at farmers field. Indian J. Agron. 46(3) : 511-515.
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Pandey, A.K., Prakash, V., Singh, R.D. and Mani, V.P. 2001. Integrated weed management of maize (Zea mays). Indian J. Agron. 46(2) : 260-265.
Ram, B., Chaudhari, G.R. and Jat, A.S. 2005. Effect of weed management practices on yield, nutrient uptake and quality of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) grown under different intercropping systems. Indian J. agric. Sci. 75(11) : 749-752
Rathore, V.S., Gautam, R.C. and Kaushik, S.K. 2001. Yield, quality and nutrient uptake by sunflower as influenced by weed and nutrient management. Am. Agric. Res. New. Series. 22(3) : 443-444.
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Table 1. Effect of pre emergence weedicide on number of pod formation and number of peg formation in summer groundnut grown in inceptisol soil
Sr.No.
Treatment
Number of peg
Number of pod
2002-2003
2003-2004
Pooled mean
2002-2003
2003-2004
Pooled mean
1.
Oxyfluorfen
0.5 kg a.i. ha-1
154.33
164.00
159.17
101.00
96.67
98.83
2.
Oxyfluorfen
1.0 kg a.i. ha-1
156.33
167.67
162.00
104.67
148.00
126.33
3.
Oxyfluorfen
2.0 kg a.i. ha-1
168.67
170.67
169.67
115.33
125.00
120.17
4.
Alachlor
1.0 kg a.i. ha-1
132.67
136.67
134.67
95.67
103.33
99.50
5.
Alachlor
2.0 kg a.i. ha-1
187.67
184.00
185.83
105.67
138.00
121.83
6.
Alachlor
4.0 kg a.i. ha-1
156.33
160.67
158.50
103.00
136.67
119.83
7.
Fluchloralin 0.75 kg a.i. ha-1
134.33
138.00
136.17
97.00
122.67
109.83
8.
Fluchloralin 1.50 kg a.i. ha-1
137.33
142.00
139.67
95.67
109.00
102.33
9.
Fluchloralin
3.0 kg a.i. ha-1
151.00
151.67
151.33
104.33
136.67
120.50
10.
Pendimethalin 0.75 kg a.i. ha-1
142.00
144.00
143.00
85.33
99.67
92.50
11.
Pendimethalin 1.50 kg a.i. ha-1
136.00
141.00
138.50
95.33
84.67
90.00
12.
Pendimethalin 3.0 kg a.i.ha-1
113.33
116.67
115.00
103.33
101.67
102.50
13.
Weedy check
103.67
107.33
105.50
86.67
82.00
84.33
14.
Control
128.00
122.00
125.00
99.33
94.33
96.83
S.E. ±
7.842
9.443
7.756
10.236
8.647
6.985
C.D. (5%)
21.161
27.432
23.692
29.736
25.122
19.758
Table 2. Effect of pre emergence weedicide on pod and haulm yield in summer groundnut grown in inceptisol soil
Sr.No.
Treatment
Pod yield (q ha-1)
Haulm yield (q ha-1)
2002-2003
2003-2004
Pooled mean
2002-2003
2003-2004
Pooled mean
1.
Oxyfluorfen
0.5 kg a.i. ha-1
19.15
20.09
19.62
45.31
48.25
46.78
2.
Oxyfluorfen
1.0 kg a.i. ha-1
17.94
17.80
17.87
52.33
52.82
52.57
3.
Oxyfluorfen
2.0 kg a.i. ha-1
17.78
17.80
17.79
51.00
53.66
52.33
4.
Alachlor
1.0 kg a.i. ha-1
20.90
16.99
18.94
56.17
56.49
56.33
5.
Alachlor
2.0 kg a.i. ha-1
16.18
20.15
18.17
59.86
63.12
61.49
6.
Alachlor
4.0 kg a.i. ha-1
18.49
18.66
18.57
55.47
53.99
54.73
7.
Fluchloralin 0.75 kg a.i. ha-1
19.72
18.63
19.18
53.70
61.89
57.80
8.
Fluchloralin 1.50 kg a.i. ha-1
21.35
17.82
19.59
59.19
59.46
59.32
9.
Fluchloralin
3.0 kg a.i. ha-1
18.19
18.34
18.27
46.80
43.83
45.32
10.
Pendimethalin 0.75 kg a.i. ha-1
17.88
14.50
16.19
42.18
51.33
46.76
11.
Pendimethalin 1.50 kg a.i. ha-1
13.99
14.16
14.08
47.00
52.76
49.88
12.
Pendimethalin 3.0 kg a.i.ha-1
14.58
17.94
16.26
47.44
54.39
50.92
13.
Weedy check
16.76
14.00
15.38
42.41
51.01
33.71
14.
Control
23.91
22.83
23.37
55.96
58.22
57.09
S.E. ±
1.364
0.449
1.189
2.538
3.242
4.442
C.D. (5%)
3.962
1.304
3.633
7.374
9.420
13.57
Table 3. Effect of pre emergence weedicides on protein and oil content in summer groundnut in inceptisol soil
Market-dominant Scotts to take phosphorus out of fertilizer
By Craig Pittman, Times Staff Writer Tuesday, March 22, 2011 One of the world’s biggest lawn care companies is announcing today that it will stop making fertilizer with phosphorus, one of two ingredients blamed for pollution problems in Florida’s waterways. Officials from Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., which dominates roughly half the fertilizer market in Florida and throughout the South, said they … Organic fertilizer for a better flower bed next spring
Fertilizers help to create a green environment, but apparently the most widely used are chemical or synthetic fertilizers. Chemical fertilizers have a lot of drawbacks, which has necessitated the use of organic garden fertilizer. These fertilizers release nutrients in a slow pace. They let out nitrogen which is in turn utilised by the soil microbes, which help in keeping the soil healthy. On contrast, synthetic fertilizers only add concentrated nutrients for the plants but nothing to the soil itself. Every natural fertilizer contains trace elements, which plants need in minute quantities, and major nutrients, which are needed in larger amounts. The major nutrients are potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen.
The following are the various types of organic garden fertilizer
Compost – Compost is the natural break-down of organic material into dark, rich soil. It is also called humus. While equivalent to a mere 1-1-1 fertilizer, it acts as a conditioner, retaining water, breaking up clay and adding valuable microorganisms and nematodes, all vital to soil health. The humid acid in the compost will release natural nutrients already in the soil, so the apparent low-nutrient value is made up for its powerful soil-amending properties.
Mulch – Mulch is a protective layer of material placed atop soils. Natural mulches are used to help retain moisture, keep the soil at a more even temperature, and provide shade and a cover to repel weed growth. As the mulch decomposes, it adds nutrients to the soil.
Composted manure – Manures are high in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and the levels are different for horse, cow, sheep, chicken and vegetable-based “green” manures. Until the advent of chemical fertilizer, they were the primary fertilizer on farmlands, and are still in wide use today. Composted manures do not have this run-off problem. The composting process lowers the amount of nitrogen and locks the remainder into stable compounds. The high heat generated by composting also kills any weed seeds and pathogens.
Other Organic fertilizers include:
Bone meal – It is a good source of phosphorous and calcium, which makes up between 2% and 5% of the total composition. Bone meal is often used for tomatoes and bulbs.
Cottonseed meal – A good organic source of nitrogen and trace elements, it has an acidic pH and is often an ingredient in all-purpose natural fertilizers.
Fish meal – A natural fertilizer made in meal form that is high in nitrogen and phosphorous. Soybean meal – Made from soybeans and is used primarily as a source of nitrogen or as a soil amendment.
Salts – Used to treat soils and plants deficient in magnesium and sulfur. Because of its high salt content it should not be used on soils that are already high in salt.
Gypsum – Also known as calcium sulfate, it is a good source of calcium and sulfur. It is an inexpensive material to use for neutralizing acidic soils, and it also helps to break up heavy clay soils so air and water can penetrate.
Home Living Garden Guide to Dealing With Those Pesky Weeds
This might seem hard to believe, but to some folk weeds are seen as being quite attractive to their garden. Weeds such dandelions, daisies and buttercups can look very humble and innocent. Don’t be fooled! Without a moments notice these weeds can take over your entire garden, smothering your the plants that you want to be growing in your outdoor living space.
Time to take control and kick mother nature’s ass!
Before I go any further, I must point out that I am not recommending using any chemicals or toxic weed killers. We just want to kill the weeds in our garden, not killing our environment, that would be kicking mother nature’s ass a bit too hard.
Weeds can be controlled both before and after they emerge from the ground. The most effective way of dealing with weeds that have emerged is using a bit of old fashioned elbow grease. Get down your knees and with a long handle tool with sharp prongs, grip the weeds and yank them right out from the ground, making sure you’ve taken out the root of your victim or else they will grow back. I know it will involve quite a lot of effort on your part and granted it may be not the best way to spend your weekends or days off, but this kind of manual labour is far more effective than spraying some weed killer down and waiting to see if takes effect. Believe me you’ll thank yourself later.
One last tip, keep your lawn fertilised as without the proper nutrients in the soil your grass won’t grow as it should and instead sprout big ugly deep rooted weeds…not good.
Once all this done, go out to your garden, sit back, relax and admire the work you’ve done. Well done!
Martin Tonner writes on gardening tips and advice. You can read more by visiting my website Home Living Garden at http://www.homelivinggarden.co.cc
Before you can even start composting, you have to choose which compost bin to use. Your decision will have to be based on which type of compost to make: newspapers, grass clippings, food leftovers, or a mixture of all. Your choice of a compost bin will also have to be based on where you plan to compost, either indoor or outdoor, and also on what application you plan to use the compost, is it for a hobby only or for a full sized garden? To help you with these aspects, here are five items to follow.
First, get a measuring tape and get the width, height and length of the space where you plan to put the compost bin. You have to consider the height especially if you are going for an expandable type of tumbler.
Second, determine which materials at home you have plenty of. In the event you have adequate supply of food scraps, household waster and unused newspapers, your best choice is a worming compost bin. This is great for those who prefer indoor vermiculture. Check on your location. It has to be the least trafficked area inside your apartment or house; it also has to be dark, and has to have the right condition. The best place to put this bin is on the closet floor or a cabinet. Some worming bins are stackable, so you may have to consider the height of the location.
Third, check on who is going to do the turning when you go for outdoor compost bin. You know how it requires patience and consistency in mixing the materials. You have to check your green and brown materials and the right space to accommodate the piles. Your best choice for this purpose is a tumbler that can be turned by hand.
Fourth, check your space outside if it can accommodate large tumblers. If not, your only choice is a static tall compost bin. Fifth, if you are gifted with a large space outside, then you go for a three bay static compost bin.
The ultimate goal in buying a compost bin is to achieve the best compost possible. However, limitations in space, labor, and materials can really affect quality. So choose only the best bin that makes use of whatever you have at hand.read more …buy compost bin
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Lawn Weeds – Facts, Fiction and Control,soil deficiency,
Weed Control
We can tell the health of the soil below a lawn by the weeds that are successful in the competition for space. They are a problem because they are not as effective as grass in achieving the desired results of a lawn. Safety, erosion control, water purification, water infiltration, atmospheric carbon reduction and other environmental benefits that are the result of lawn grasses are reduced by most weeds.
The best defense against weeds is a healthy lawn, because grass can easily out-compete weeds when conditions are maintained in the grasses favor. Nutrient deficiencies, nutrient excesses, soil compaction, acidic soils, excessive shade, wet soils, bioactivity and many other problems can be detected by what plants are successful in infiltrating a lawn.
Below is a list of some of the common names of indicator weeds that can help determine what issues are making your lawn less than perfect. Correct the problem that creates a competitive advantage for the weed and you will have an easier time getting the lawn results you are looking for.
Alkaline soil: field peppergrass, goosefoot, gromwell, true chamomile, bladder campionSoil pH maintenance has been harmed by the misnomer that turfgrass grows best in a pH of 7.0. The different grass types require different pH soils for best growth, health, weed control and disease resistance.
Soil composition plays an important role in lawn quality. Deficiencies can slow or halt turf development. Proper pH can slow weed production and propagation.
Acidity – In acidic soil: phosphorus, calcium, magnesium availability is reduced. in alkaline: iron, zinc, manganese and copper are not available. To decrease acidic soil pH, add sulfur. To increase alkaline soil pH , add lime.
Boron – Slow growth, pale green tips, bronze tint. Apply an organic soil amendment containing trace elements.
Calcium – Reddish-brown leaves, may curl and die. Apply an organic soil amendment containing trace elements.
Copper - Yellow and stunted leaves, tips die. Apply an organic soil amendment containing trace elements.
Iron – Pale leaves, turning yellow. Reduce phosphorus fertilization
Magnesium – Yellow stripes on leaves, turning red. Apply an organic soil amendment containing trace elements. Adjust soil pH.
Manganese – Yellow spots on leaves, withered at tips. Manganese sulfate
Molybdenum – Yellow and withered leaves. Apply an organic soil amendment containing trace elements.
Nitrogen – Light green or yellow-green leaves, may start dying at tips. Apply an organic fertilizer suited to your turf grass. Centipede, for example can be harmed by too much nitrogen.
Phosphorus – Thin sod, thin curled leaves, dusky blue-green with purple tint in cool weather. Raise pH (reduce acidity)
Potassium – Yellow tips on leaves, may turn brown and die at tips. Apply an organic soil amendment containing Kelp. Adjust pH.
Sulfur – Yellow leaves. Usually an indication of low pH. Add sulfur.
Zinc – Small and yellow leaves. Apply an organic soil amendment containing trace elements.
Microbial activity
Soil microbes are essential to the health of a lawn. They convert nutrients to useable energy plant roots can absorb easily while detoxifying the soil.
Use only organic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. Synthetic/chemical products kill soil microbes. Apply a bio-enhanced dethatcher
