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On the scott's front. I based my fear of it on these two things:
Two spots where some fertilizer spilled from the bag while filling the spreader burned out in a day or two... which made me concerned about how heavily I fertilized the rest of the lawn (even though I did my best to follow directions). When the lawn became mottled, I checked on line and got a lot of info on amateurs (like me!) burning their lawns out by over-fertilizing with Scotts. Now, it's probably fine for those who know what they're doing - but now that I realize the damage you can do by doing it wrong, I'll go with something simpler and organic if I can find that solution.
So, let's say Scotts might be fine in the right hands. It makes me nervous with 2k in new sod.
One of the main warnings- Do not fill spreader on lawn.
If you follow the instructions to a t and use the correct settings, you should not have a problem.
One of the main warnings- Do not fill spreader on lawn.
If you follow the instructions to a t and use the correct settings, you should not have a problem.
No kidding. Wow - no wonder the lawn burned! Still, I'd not say that was reason to brand it as being "toxic" to lawns. Anything used improperly, could have the same effect.
Definitely do not fill up your spreader on the grass, good advice! Likewise, if something trips you up in your yard, and you get stuck not being able to push forward, make sure you instantaneously flip the lever off so your not dumping fertilizer in that spot. If you ever get a concentration of fertilizer in a spot, I would recommend scooping up whatever majority of it you can, then using something like a leaf blower to scatter the rest.
I dont think you need to fear fertilizing. Yes, burning the grass is easy to do if you dont do it right, but if thats your concern, then just fertilize lightly. Even if you dont reach the optimum green color youre seeking, some progress is better than none.
Lawn diseases can quite often be the cause of discoloration in your lawn too, so if you notice weird spots, do some research. A lot of times it can be cured with strategic fertilization, fungicides, or better watering practices.
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