Humic vs Fulvic Acid

Humic vs Fulvic Acid Comparison (how each helps your lawn)

Humic and fulvic acids are two different organic compounds derived from decomposing organic matter, such as fallen leaves, compost, and other plant materials. While both have the same origins, humic acid is a much larger molecule and has a few differences from fulvic acid in how it benefits turfgrass and your soil’s microbiome. Today, I’ll compare humic vs fulvic acid to help beginners understand how each can help to improve your lawn by improving the soil it grows in.

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Is It Too Late to Fertilize My Lawn

Is It Too Late To Fertilize My Lawn?

Fertilizing your lawn is a very important part of lawn maintenance. It helps ensure your grass is getting all of the nutrients it needs to be healthy and lush. However, you have to fertilize your lawn at very specific times in order to get the most bang for your buck. As the days get shorter and the weather turns colder this fall, you may be asking: is it too late to fertilize my lawn? Well, that depends on various factors.

In today’s article I’ll explain the basic rules you should be aware of and try to follow, and give you a simple plan you can stick to to achieve great results.

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Can You Use Too Much Milorganite

Can You Use Too Much Milorganite on Your Lawn?

Milorganite is an organic slow-release fertilizer for lawns and gardens with a number of different benefits. It’s quite easy to use, as it has “no-burn” properties. Unlike Scotts fertilizers, Milorganite has gentle “slow-release” nitrogen content. Microbes in the soil release this fertilizer over time. The nitrogen within Milorganite becomes accessible when temperature and moisture conditions are just right in the soil. When Milorganite mineralizes, it is released into the soil. So can you use too much Milorganite on your lawn?

I’ll explain in this article.

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Can You Walk on Grass After Fertilizing

Can You Walk on Grass After Fertilizing? (when is it safe?)

Using fertilizer is one of the most important parts of lawn care. But if you’re like most homeowners, you probably wonder what’s safe and what isn’t when it comes to having chemical fertilizers on your lawn. Can you walk on grass after fertilizing it? What about if you have kids and pets – when is it safe for them to re-enter your yard? Scroll down to find out that and more.

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Granular vs Liquid Fertilizer

Granular vs Liquid Fertilizer for Lawns (compared)

Getting your lawn the nutrients it needs can be challenging, especially when deciding which fertilizer is best. Granular and liquid fertilizers are two popular choices for lawn care, but understanding the pros and cons of each (and how they work to feed your turfgrass) can guide you towards the right choice for your lawn. Today, I’ll offer a full comparison of granular vs liquid fertilizer products, explaining the pros and cons of each lawn fertilization method. I’ll also share some tips to explain how you can use both types of product together to achieve amazing results.

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Best Spring Lawn Fertilizer

Best Spring Lawn Fertilizer in 2024 (based on our testing)

Spring is one of the busiest times in the lawn care calendar, and if you’re like me you can’t wait to get your grass to wake up, green-up, and look great. But don’t just throw down any old product – get the best spring lawn fertilizer you can. This buyer’s guide, freshly updated for 2024 and based on detailed composition analysis, careful research, and hands-on testing, will guide you to the best choice.

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