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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Franklin Neave | Posted under Landscaping Gardening
Why Scotts Lawn Care
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Scotts has a full line of lawn care products which includes fertilizers, grass seeds, and pesticides. They also have some terrific resources on their site to help you get that great looking lawn easily and affordably. Before you do anything else the first thing you have to do is find out what type of grass you have. This isn't nearly as complicated as it might sound. If you live in the cooler areas or somewhere from Virginia to Northern California your lawn will likely be rye grass, Kentucky blue grass, fescue or a combination of these. If you live in the warmer areas or somewhere from South Carolina to Northern Texas your lawn is likely Bermuda or St. Augustine commonly found in the south. Between South Carolina and Pennsylvania and then over to Kansas is considered a transitional zone and can have any of the grasses from the warm or cooler zones. If you still aren't sure then you can take a sample into one of the local garden shops who will quickly be able to tell you what you are dealing with. Once you know what grass you have then you can choose the right fertilizer for your lawn. If you are going to be reseeding your lawn you will want to buy a spreader. You'll also want to read up on all the Scotts grass choices. There are all the traditional grasses discussed above and there are also shade mixes, sun mixes, and even mixes with weed control right in them. For proper are of your lawn there are a few other tools you'll need. A lawn mower of course is a must. If you have a small area of grass you might consider one of the push mowers which are affordable to buy and operate and of course you also have the electric and gas options. A weedeater or trimmer also comes in very handy for doing the edges and don't forget the garden hose and sprinkler. Of course you need to follow your water restrictions but do water your lawn as often as possible and be sure to water anytime you fertilize. You should regularly feed your lawn the correct fertilizer. There are many different choices but here are the six most common picks. 1. Scotts Turf Builder WinterGuard Fall Lawn FertilizerWill provide you with a deeper root for the winter building a stronger grass that's thicker and greener come spring and it is guaranteed not to burn.2. Scotts Turf Builder Lawn Fertilizer with 2% IronYou can apply this fertilizer anytime and on any type of grass and it will never burn it. It builds a nice thick green grass that is turf from the rooms up and it corrects yellow that is caused by an iron deficiency. Apply every 6 weeks.3. Scotts Southern Turf Builder with 2% IronThis formula is designed to feed and strengthen your lawn and it is designed to work well in areas of drought and because it is heat friendly you can be guaranteed not to have a burnt lawn. It will help rid your lawn of the weeds and thicken your grass. Use it on any type of grass.4. Scotts Lawn Pro Super Turf Builder Lawn FertilizerIf you are looking for a deep green lawn quickly then this is the fertilizer to try and the results last for a couple of months. It slowly releases a high level of nitrogen but only as it senses the grass needing it so there's no big surges and then die off. Instead you get a regular feed that keeps things looking greener and creates a stronger gross. If you follow the directions properly you don't have to worry about burning either and you can apply it all year round.5. Scotts Lawn Pro Super Turf Builder With Winterguard�This is a product that will help get your lawn ready for the winter months by creating a stronger root base and nice thick green lawn for the fall. The high nutrient base includes nitrogen and they are released as needed by the lawn. There are also some special winter compositions.6. Scotts Lawn Pro Step� 4 Lawn FertilizerThis is a formula that is designed for fall use to help get a stronger and thicker root system going. In just a couple of days your lawn will be much greener. This non burning formula contains Micromax nutrients as well as Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and potassium. Your lawn says a lot about you so why not use Scotts lawn care products to make a lasting impression? About The Author: Franklin Neave work in fertilizer producing industry for last 10 years. He has recently developed interest in writing and have expressed his experience on his website at http://www.fertilizerworld.com about different types of fertilizer and their benefits. |
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