We have a lawn service business and last year we used all of scott fertilizers for our customers. some who have never had problems in the past had all kind of problems. some had brown patch, some had funguses come up, even grubb worms. do you think its the fertilizer? this year were going back to our regular fertilizer. now dont get me wrong i liked the scotts, i just didnt like all the problems! help!!!!!
2007-03-06 19:35:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
my grandmother used that kind once and had the same problem its the scott fertilizer it just doesnt work well!
2007-03-06 20:01:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!! Fungi and grubs have NOTHING to do with the fertilizer used. They are totally separate issues and have to be dealt with separately. Grubs require and insecticide and fungi require a fungicide.
Fungi grow in warm, wet conditions. Whenever the humidity is high and it's warm, fungi can grow. Daconil is good for most lawn fungi.
Grubs need treatment with insecticide treatments in the spring and then again late summer. Beneficial nematodes that attack the grubs can be applied instead if your approach to lawn care is more natural.
The problems you're having are not unusual and occur whether you use Scotts or anyone else's fertilizers. In fact, they occur whether you fertilize or not.
If you're going to be in the business, you really need to know about pests and diseases. People expect you to know how to treat their lawns and they deserve for you to do it. Study up! lack of knowledge could cost you repeat customers and... your business.
2007-03-07 02:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fertilizer is food,brown patch is a disease,grubs are insects.I don't see any connection.Sounds like your customers are having a bad year because you don't know how to treat their yards properly.You can get disease,bugs or weeds any time whether you had them before or not.Watch for early signs this year and treat the problem accordingly.
2007-03-07 05:29:03 · answer #3 · answered by txpilot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeh, it really clears up mites, lice and crabs. just fill up your nasty drawers.
2007-03-06 19:37:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no..
2007-03-06 19:37:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋