I live in NJ. Put in fall seed a few weeks ago, and it is showing good results. Is it too late (cold) to put down more fall seed, or should i put down a winterizer?
2006-10-26 10:57:01 · 3 answers · asked by peter m 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Did you put down a seed started fert when you put down the seed? If so don't put anymore fert on until spring. If not you can still put on a seed starter fert. It's much better than some winterizers. Your tech at your L&G center can help get the right one.
If you put down enough seed the first time you don't need to reseed. If you have bare spots in the spring, reseed then. Too much seed makes too many plants and there's so much competition that they struggle. Better to use the recommended amount and let them fill in naturally or with fertilizer.
2006-10-26 13:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for a good ground cover of snow and wait it out. Fertilize often, water often and mow often, never cutting off more than the top 1/3 of the turf. The first number on the fertilizer bag is the most important (nitrogen). Personally, I go to the local Co-op and buy 46-0-0. Sure beats Scotts prices. Don't put on so much that you "burn" it, though.
2006-10-26 19:01:11 · answer #2 · answered by fibreglasscar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to check with your local nursery to find out what kind of fertilizer. 46-0-0 is too hot for anywhere, and for root growth, it does nothing, the second number is for root growth. Nitrogen, which is the first number, makes things either green or burns them up.
2006-10-26 19:28:04 · answer #3 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋