Fertilizer and Rain

[trader4]

I agree. There are less expensive alternatives, but Scott's products are excellent. The only issue I have with Scotts is that they over market their 4 step crap. For example, they tell everyone to put down weed n feed, whether they really need it or not. In many cases, some simple spot treatment of weeds is more effective and better for the environment.

Beside the cool season grass issue, I don't know what kind of fertilizer he expects to put down in Spring and still have it being effective in July/Aug.

Only need to feed it 3 times a year, because this product is so special? Scotts or similar turf fertilizer only needs to be applied 3 times a year to produce excellent results. Maybe his lawn epiphany has less to do with the product and more from going from over fertilizing in summer to a more reasonable application.

[George.com]

from memory I don't think it is recommended to lime and fertilise at the same time. Fertilising should be done several weeks after liming. I can't tell you why, I didn't retain that bit of info. It may have negligible impact doing the 2 together mind. Close enough is good enough much of the time. I guess it is a rule you observe if you want to do it proper.

rob

[trader4]

The limestone based products which are what almost everyone is using can be applied at the same time as fertilizer. It takes a long time for anything to happen with the limestone, typically months, as it's slow to react and change the soil PH.

[Red]

Correct. Lime moves thru average soil at the rate of about 1 inch per year. That's why it's best to lime & till the soil before you plant your grass. That's also why healthy turf only needs liming every 5 or so years.