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Milorganite® fertilizer can be used safely on lawns, flowers, vegetables, shrubs, and trees. It has been trusted for over nine-five years, for its consistent and long-lasting results. Milorganite’s® slow-release formula provides nutrients for up to 8-10 weeks after application. With Milorganite®, you don’t have to worry about streaks, stripes, or accidentally burning your lawn since it contains virtually no salts. Milorganite’s® is composed of 85% organic matter, which nourishes the plant and feeds the soil microbes.
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We just moved into a home and inherited a pristine lawn and garden. The previous owner recommended Malorganite for upkeep. Thanks for this excellent video. “Smells like success” 😂
so use compost instead of topsoil?
KZreadrs violating the law on camera lmao
How to make compost?
Hello! In this video, @joegardenerTV shares a super simple recipe for making your own compost at home. kzread.info/dash/bejne/nH2dlNOFY5rad7g.html
Common sense logic! Good input and tips!
Why not mention the cleaning if the spreader prior to every use! Could show examples .
Don’t forget to till under your cover crop before it goes to seed or you’ll be worse off than before!
this stuff is great for plants as well. i buy tons of it and just spread it all over
For cool grasses, should the lawn revitilization be best done in the spring or fall? I'm in zone 5b.
Hi! If you have cool-season grass varieties, early fall is the best time of year to renovate your lawn by aerating, top dressing with compost, overseeding, and repairing bare patches. The conditions are ideal for grass to grow-warm days and cool nights. For more tips on fall lawn care: www.milorganite.com/blog/Lawn/fall-lawn-care-beginners
Should Compost be applied to lawn in summer months, july, aug?
You can topdress your lawn with compost at any time when the ground is not frozen, but if you topdress right after aerating a lawn, you will see even better results. Another great time to topdress with compost is when overseeding a lawn. Applying compost and seeds at the same time will improve germination and moisture retention. If you have cool-season grass varieties, early fall is the best time of year to renovate your lawn by aerating, top dressing with compost, overseeding, and repairing bare patches. The conditions are ideal for grass to grow-warm days and cool nights. For more tips on fall lawn care: www.milorganite.com/blog/Lawn/fall-lawn-care-beginners
Is this a product I can use on a cool weather lawn for all 4 of my applications (spring, summer, fall, late fall) up in the high desert in the west? We have dry, hot temps in the summer and much cooler temps in the spring and fall. Thanks!
For best results, we recommend applying Milorganite 4x per growing season (late spring, summer, early fall, and late fall). It contains no salts, which makes it safe to apply during the summer and in drought conditions when used as directed. The nutrients in Milorganite will be released when there’s enough water, and the temperature is right. This makes it an ideal fertilizer for water-restricted areas. For more information on application rates and timing: www.milorganite.com/what-is-milorganite/rates-and-schedule
Seems more like an ad for Milorganite
Yeah, mine is a foot long+ what is that alternative?
3/4 open? The frame they showed of the opening when they gave that info was only ~1/4 open?
Hi, This spreader model is actually 3/4 open. There are SO many different lawn spreaders on the market and in our garages. For proper application rates, we recommend you calibrate your spreader in six steps. www.milorganite.com/lawn-care/spreader-settings/calibrate-spreader
It's funny how people care about them using human wastewater, aka the water you flush down your toilet and sink. But they don't know that farmers use cattle waste in their soil and spray insecticides on their crops, and don't even think about that. Milorganite is a great product and I will continue to use it.
Thank you!
I used a water bottle measure 1 in my drip filled it in about 10 minutes. So how many gallons per hour is that drip?
I think there's a mistake on the graphic at 2:25. It says 10 seconds = 1 gallon of water per square foot. Should say 10 seconds equals 1 inch of water per square foot. 10 seconds was the time it took for .62 gallons, not 1 gallon.
But the bag recommends 11.5 as the spreader setting so what are you talking about?
As spreaders become older and worn, re-calibration ensures the best results. Learn how to Calibrate Your Spreader in Six Steps: www.milorganite.com/lawn-care/spreader-settings/calibrate-spreader
There is no way to know how much fertilizer to use, if any, unless you have the soil tested.
Strange, you say synthetic fertilizers can’t be distinguished by the plants, natural nutrients don’t have that gasoline flavor that’s so common in our supermarkets= chemical fertilizers. People act like I have MSG in my vegetables and actually it’s Rabbit and chicken manure.
Something's not right or maybe somebody's not right. Garry Pillarchik says tomatoes need 2 inches of water 2 tp 3 times a week. 1inch vs 6 inches. That is a HUGE variance, too HUGE. which is correct?
You sound just like Bill Paxton
How does this product do on Bermuda grass. We have heat and humidity in the low country of SC. Trying to improve the terrible sod the builders contractor put down.
Hi, When you use Milorganite fertilizer, you don’t have to worry about streaks, stripes, or accidentally burning your lawn! It contains virtually no salts, so it won’t burn your lawn, even in the hottest temperatures or driest conditions. We recommend applying Milorganite fertilizer to warm-season grasses, like Bermuda, in early June if you missed your late May application and again in late August or early September. Aerating your lawn can also help improve your lawn. Warm-season grasses can be aerated mid-spring through early summer while the grass is actively growing. Immediately after aeration, your lawn is ripe for overseeding and fertilizing. The holes provide excellent soil exposure for seeds and deliver fertilizer directly to the roots of your grass. For more info: www.milorganite.com/blog/Lawn/warm-season-grasses-guide
I use Milo & cut my Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass at 4 inches instead of 3.5. Is this not a good practice?
Hi, University research states the maximum ideal mowing height is 3.5 inches for Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescue, and Perennial Ryegrass. For more info: www.milorganite.com/lawn-care/mowing-and-maintenance
Can this be used along drip line of emerald green arborvitaes?
Hello! Trees and shrubs surrounded by a lawn regularly fertilized will need little or no fertilization. They’ll get their nourishment when you fertilize the lawn. Those grown in planting beds or landscaped areas with no lawn may need to be fertilized, especially in sandy soils, which have little or no organic matter. The best way to determine whether your trees and shrubs need a nutritional boost is to have your soil tested. Your local county horticulture extension office will likely offer this service. If soil testing isn’t an option, look for indicators that your trees and shrubs may need to be fertilized: leaves that are pale-colored, smaller than normal, or dropping at odd times of the year, or twigs and branches that are dead or show stunted growth. For more tips on fertilizing trees and shrubs: www.milorganite.com/gardening/trees-and-shrubs
It’s literally the best stuff I’ve ever used! All of my neighbors use professional fertilizer people and I use milorganite. We all have irrigation etc. and guess what, my lawn is thicker and darker than any of theirs. Amazing stuff
Thanks for sharing! Submit your Milorganite lawn on our website and we’ll send you some Milorganite swag. We appreciate your support of Milorganite. www.milorganite.com/testimonials/submit-your-testimonial
What a wonderful man
Milorganite has forever chemicals in it. PFAS and lead. Put it in your garden if you want
throw 'er down!
Do you water after applying or what?
No, it's not necessary to water in Milorganite after application, which is one of its great features. It stays on the soil until water and temperature conditions are just right for soil microbes to break down the nutrients in Milorganite for plants to use. Although not necessary, watering in Milorganite will ensure the fertilizer is in contact with the soil and speeds up the fertilization process.
You meant to say smells like 💩
Would that keep invasive plants from extending past the bed though?
For tips on managing invasive plants in your landscape: www.milorganite.com/blog/garden-landscape/what-is-invasive-plant-and-how-do-you-control-it
Love your suggestions!
:) as soon as possible to grow ,but planting tomato need the land .
Topdressing our lawn with compost was the best thing we ever did. I had overseeded at the time but continue to do it yearly regardless.
Do you add compost in spring or fall? I'm in zone 5b. I assume no comopost in summer months of july, aug?
@@raczyk Either season is good. I’ve heard some opine that you should not do it in the summer months.
What brands of fescue or bluegrass grass seeds do you use?
Hi, Grass seed brands vary by region; therefore we recommend reaching out to your local university extension agency for information and advice on the best grass varieties and brands specific to your area. www.nifa.usda.gov/land-grant-colleges-and-universities-partner-website-directory?state=All&%3Btype=All A tip when buying grass seed is to check the seed label to ensure the "weed seed" or "inert" is not over 0.5%. The higher the % the poorer the quality of grass seed.
Who has time for all this?
it would take a crew of 5 guys all day to do my lawn...lol
I did a soil test and it says for milo I need 8lbs per 1000sq. I have a 6000 sq lawn. I’m having a hard time doing the math here since the bag is 32lbs and covers 2500sq. Do I need 8 bags?
Hi, University research recommends 1 lb of Nitrogen per 1,000 sq ft. One 32lb bag Milorganite covers 2,500 sq. So, you will need about 2 1/2 bags of Milorganite for your lawn. At a rate of 8 lbs of Milorganite per 1,000 sq ft, you would need 48 lbs or 1.5 bags of Milorganite. For a healthy lawn, we recommend following good lawn care practices such as the recommended fertilization schedule and rates, proper mowing, aerating, and overseeding. www.milorganite.com/lawn-care/lawn-care-tips
$350 a day lol nah
I used Bonus S like month ago in my grass, my question is, can I used this product tho like today ?
When you use Milorganite with other fertilizers, we caution you not to over-apply nitrogen fertilizer. Check the label of the product you applied for timing instructions. Typically, after 4-6 weeks, you can apply Milorganite. Milorganite doesn't contain salts, so it will not burn your lawn; however, your lawn can only take up so many nutrients. Over-fertilization can result in nutrient runoff into our waterways and waste money and time. Over-fertilization can also stress out the turf plant and cause disease issues.
@@MilorganiteFertilizer thank you
@@MilorganiteFertilizer they have 29-0-10
Excellent instructions far better then reading instructions
Does grass become compost?
You can add fresh non-treated grass clippings to your compost pile. Another option is to leave short clippings on the lawn. They do not cause thatch but will break down quickly, adding moisture, nutrients, and organic matter to your soil. The grass pieces break down quickly and reduce the amount of fertilizer you have to use by as much as 25%.
Great video...this isnt a weed killer is it? I still can use a hose sprayer weed killer when applying this right? Is this sage for Bermuda grass also? Tia
Hi, Milorganite is a slow-release fertilizer that can be used on ALL grass species and in combination with other products, including herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides, as part of your overall lawn-care program. Make sure to read the label of the other product to ensure there aren’t any restrictions and that it’s safe for your lawn to use it in conjunction with a fertilizer. Look for phrases such as “not to be used in combination with…” For more Milorganite FAQ's check out out www.milorganite.com/faq
what do you put on the biotin so weeds don't grow up?
@joegardenerTV shares in this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/jHmm0diInrOegaw.html how to prepare a planting area using the no-till method. Smother the area designated for planting. This will kill the grass and weeds beneath and soften the area for planting later. For more tips: www.milorganite.com/blog/garden-landscape/no-till-gardening
I have a question about granulized lawn lime. I have used lime on my lawn for years, every spring actually. Is there any advantage to this, I have skipped it from time to time and I don’t really notice any difference. My father always did his lawn every year so I thought I would do the same. I use your flagship fertilizer for the last few years and it does a great job and I really enjoy your videos, keep them coming. I am up in Vermont
Hi, Spring is a good time to have your soil tested to check nutrient and pH levels. You can test the soil yourself using a store-bought kit or contact your local extension, which probably offers soil testing. Knowing the nutrient levels will help ensure you’re adding needed nutrients in the right amount. Grass grows well in slightly acidic soil, between 7.0 to 6.5 pH, allowing it to properly absorb nutrients. Sulfur is more acidic and is used to lower the soil's pH. Lime can be used for acidic soil to raise the pH, so the plant roots can absorb the necessary nutrients from the soil. Only amend your soil if it needs it and only at the recommended rates. Compost can naturally correct pH, which also adds nutrients and conditions soil to remain moist.
What's the big deal? Just read the directions.
Thanks for sharing. No worries now
The man is proving the hate on the Scott’s spreader is blown out of proportion!