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Phisherman[_2_]

On Tue, 8 Jun 2010 10:08:11 -0400, (MICHELLE H.)
wrote:

Hi,

I am hoping that someone can explain this to me. Is there something up
with "Home Depot" and the "Scotts Company" with false bag weight
....

Actually, plants dont know the difference between different fertilizer
brands. I like to use the poly-coated slow-release granules. Scotts
is a good brand but Vigero or K-Mart is just as good, as long as it is
kept dry. It will go a long way if you test your lawn soil, at least
yearly (NPK and pH). The test results will tell you exactly what and
how much fertilizer (and/or lime) to use. Mulching blades will
provide a slow release of nitrogen to help keep your lawn green. The
weight of a bag of fertilzer doesn't mean too much but following the
directions carefully is very important. Fill your spreader when it is
off the grass to prevent a spill that is sure to spot-burn your grass.