animaux wrote:
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Texas A&M University did an elaborate test to see which fertilizer outp=
erformed
any other fertilizer. The formula which outperformed every other was a=

certified organic fertilizer called LadyBug Brand. Now, you may not fi=
nd that
in MO since it is made right here in Austin, TX, but slow release, orga=
nic
fertilizer outperforms regardless where the turf is. You may be able t=
o find a
garden center which sells Sustane brand, and I do believe they too have=
an 8-2-4
ratio of elements.
=

Synthetic fertilizers like Scotts will indeed burn tender roots of newl=
y planted
grass.
=

AND kill off your soilfoodweb which is not a nice thing to have happen.
Plus leach out minerals and other vital elements. You need active
microbial activity in your soil to sucessfully produce WHATEVER you are
trying to grow.

Slow release, certified organic will not. You decide.
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On 15 Oct 2003 08:12:34 -0700, (Chris Farme=
r)
opined:
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I am in the process of getting my lawn ready for winter and spring.

I plan to power rake the lawn to remove thatch,
Aerate with a rented machine
spread seed
and apply 1/4" or so of top soil

My question is which fertilizer is appropriate?

Winterizer or starter fertilizer for the seed?
The levels of nutrients vary greatly and I don't want to plant a bunch=

of seed and use winterizer only have the seed suffer through a harsh
winter.

I live in MO, so we get into the single digits at times during winter.=


Any advice would be appreicated

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