| After
the sod has taken root, mow the grass at a height of not less
than 2.5”. Then apply fertilizer
as recommended. |
February – March
Apply
Scotts Bonus S Weed & Feed, or Weed & Feed put
out by Lesco (or equivalent). Apply at manufacturer recommended
rate. Both are available at Home Depot stores. |
June – July
Apply Lesco 16-4-8 (or equivalent) at manufacturer
recommended rate. |
October – November
Scotts Turf Builder (or equivalent) at manufacturer recommended
rate. |
February – March
Apply a 12-5-9 mix; there are several manufacturers. Be
sure to get a 50% organic mix. Apply at manufacturer recommended
rate. |
July – August
Apply same
as February – March. |
October
Same as February – March. |
After 1st year, reduce to two fertilizations per year. |
February – March
You will need a fertilizer with additional trace elements,
such as manganes, etc. There is a good fertilizer made
by Sunnyland called Palm Special (this
fertilizer should also be used on Ixora shrubs). |
October – November
Apply same as February – March. |
Annual Fertilizing
Apply a 14-14-14 Osmacote, available at
Home Depot. Apply at manufacturer recommended rate. |
We suggest you purchase a 2-gallon sprayer and speak
with your Home Depot garden representative, tell him you
want a pesticide and a fungicide that can be mixed together
along with a water-soluble fertilizer, like Peters
or Miracle Gro. From time to time you
will - depending on the weather and other conditions-
have to deal with aphids, scale & fungus, etc. If
these items are not treated right away it will cause the
plants to grow poorly and possibly die.
If you follow the instructions above, your landscaping
will grow healthy and will add to the value of your property.
Always follow the recommended instructions when using
fertilizers, pesticides and fungicides. |
| It is important that you monitor your irrigation system
for clogged heads, etc. Also be sure to turn your system
off when rain provides sufficient water. Excess water
can cause numerous problems such as, fungus, root rot,
etc. |
