---EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION---

(FERTILIZING LAWNS, TREES, SHRUBS, BUSHES & FLOWERS)

 

--Basic facts about Fertilizer, it's function & soil pH factors.

*Why the ratio of basic elements is important?

  1. To replace or supply the nitrogen & phosphorus in the same ratio as used by grass & trees. Most lawns, trees, shrubs, bushes & flowers use 3 to 4 parts nitrogen to 1 part phosphorus. All life needs a balanced diet each feeding! Ultimate's 17-5-4 is 3.4 to 1 ratio of Nit/phos plus 16% Sulfur and 12% Iron.

*Why the high sulfur?

  1. This acid source helps neutralize the alkaline soil to make the natural soil elements more available for plant uptake.

  2. Studies & tests indicate it helps prevent some fungus types.

*Why the super high iron?

  1. Available iron (ferrous sulfate) eliminates or substantially reduces iron chlorosis (yellowing).

  2. Produces rich, lush deep green color.

*Why is pH important?

  1. Imbalance (either Alkaline or Acid) ties up many natural soil elements making them unavailable for plant uptake.

  2. A little variation in soil pH accelerates alkalinity or acid content rapidly. It is exponential in that 8.0 pH is 10 times, 9.0 pH is 100 times & 10.0 pH is 1,000 times more alkaline than neutral 7.0.

*What pH is most suitable for good grass (lawns)?

  1. From 6.5 to 7.0 (slightly acid).

*What areas of the U.S. are considered neutral to highly alkaline?

  1. Central & Western US including Minnesota, Iowa & all states west of Missouri River.

*How can you be sure you are getting the most for the money?

  1. Guaranteed analysis and the source of nutrients tells the story. The "Ultimate All Seasons Lawn & Tree Fertilizer" (17-5-4 plus 16% Sulfur/12% Iron) adds up to 54% total usable nutrients X 20 lb. bag = 10.8 lbs. actual nutrients in a bag. Cost of bag divided by actual lbs. nutrients = cost per lb. actual nutrient. Compare to any other brand!

 

WEED CONTROL (BROADLEAF & ANNUAL GRASS)

Pre -emergent weed control, Post-emergent weed control, Annual weeds & grasses, Perennial weeds & grasses, Lawn starter and Vegetable garden fertilizer.

 

*Pre-emergent --- means control before weeds & annual grasses emerge.

*Post-emergent --- means control after broadleaf weeds emerge.

*Annual plant --- means starting from seed each year.

*Perennial plant --means growing from established plants year after year in addition to new plants starting from seed.

 

  1. What turf pre-emergent herbicides top K-State research results?
    (A) Dimension and Barricade.
  2. What pre-emergents are used in the "Ultimate Lawn Fertilizers"?

    (A) Dimension - .103% which is effective on crabgrass 3 to 4 weeks after crabgrass germination so extends application period 3 to 4 weeks in spring.

    (B) Barricade - .426% (compare this concentration) Barricade may have a little longer effective control.

  3. What post-emergent herbicide is used in "Ultimate Weed & Feed Lawn Fertilizer"?

    (A) Trimec Classic -- a leading broadleaf killer

  4. Is pre-emergent or post-emergent best for full season weed control?

    (A) Pre-emergent herbicides have longer lasting effectiveness (4 to 6 months with Barricade & Dimension). Post-emergent herbicides for broadleaf weeds are contact chemicals with little or no effectiveness on weeds germinating after applied.

  5. When can pre-emergents (Crabgrass Preventers) be applied?

    (B) Anytime before weeds germinate. Second application may be applied to extend the effective control of hard-to-kill germinating weeds. Pre-emergents have no affect on established broadleaf & grassy weeds.

  6. When should post-emergents (Weed & Feed) be applied?

    (A) Only when broadleaf weeds are established.

    (B) Only when temperatures are less than 85 degrees F.

    (C) Only to wet grass.

    (D) Only when no forecast of rain & no watering for 24 to 48 hours.

    (E) Only when you can avoid contact with garden vegetables, flowers & all desirable broadleaf vegetation.

The "Ultimate Step-Ahead Program" (cool season grass):

Step 1 - March ---Apply "Ultimate Crabgrass Preventer w/Dimension" or "Ultimate Crabgrass Preventer w/Barricade".

Step 2 - June---Apply "Ultimate Crabgrass Preventer w/Dimension" or "Ultimate Crabgrass preventer w/Barricade".

Step 3 - Sept.---Apply "Ultimate All Seasons Lawn & Tree Fertilizer".

Step 4 - Nov.---Apply "Ultimate Lawn & Tree Winterizer".

The "Step Ahead Program" is different from traditional recommendations. After started, this program includes (2) applications of crabgrass preventer & (2) applications without herbicides per year. These longer lasting pre-emergent herbicides make this program superior to traditional 4 step programs! - - "Ultimate" is a step ahead!!!

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