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Aggrand Lawn Fertilizer Rates and Timings

Application rates and timing vary according to grass species, soil type and lawn condition. Normally, four
to six applications of AGGRAND 4-3-3 per year are sufficient. The first application is made as soon as thegrass
shows signs of growth (green color) in early spring. The second application follows in three to four weeks
(shorter interval for sandy soil). On lawns in good condition (mostly turf grass, with few weeds and a small
amount of thatch) a third application can be made before the grass goes into summer dormancy. Resume
fertilization in late summer when the grass starts to grow again. Fertilize two or three more times before the
end of the season at the same interval as the spring fertilizations. The addition of 1 pint/5,000 sq. ft. of
AGGRAND 0-0-8 to the spray mix once in early spring, before summer heat and/or drought, and in early fall
provides increased beneficial effects to plant health. Addition of 1 quart/2,000 sq. ft. of AGGRAND 0-12-0 once
in early spring or later fall provides further enhancement of root development.

How Does the Lawn Look?
Someday, after a soaking rain, cut a sod sample three to four inches deep.
You should see:
. Moisture throughout the sample.
Dry areas may indicate thatch build-up or soil compaction.
. Roots throughout the sample. Roots shorter than four inches may indicate soil compaction, mowing too short
or nutrient deficiencies.
. Less than 1/4'' thatch. Deeper thatch encourages diseases.

An ongoing AGGRAND natural lawn care program helps keep pH in the optimal zone, for greatest nutrient
availability and superior lawn health and beauty.

AGGRAND 4-3-3 rates for specific grass species:
1 quart per 5,000 to 8,000 sq. ft.
. Buffalo grass
. Fine fescue
. Tall fescue
1 quart per 3,000 to 5,000 sq. ft.
. Bermuda grass
. Carpet grass
. Kentucky bluegrass
. Perennial rye grass
. Zoysia grass
1 quart per 2,000 to 4,000 sq. ft.
. Bahia grass
. Bent grass
. Centipede grass
. St. Augustine grass

Lawns that exhibit slow growth, yellow color and a large number of weeds may have other problems that
need to be addressed. If weeds are problematic, then they need to be removed either by hand weeding or the
application of an herbicide. Herbicide applications should be made when the weeds are just beginning to
grow. As a general rule grassy weeds begin to grow in early spring when the soil temperature reaches 50F,
whereas broad leaves take off later in spring when the soil temperature reaches 60F. It makes matters worse
to weed-n-feed the lawn because resistant weeds will grow that much faster. A workable plan involves
these steps:
. Note weed types and areas in lawn where they are growing the first year.
. After speaking with an authorized weed control specialist, implement a weed control plan the second year.
. In early fall, after weeds are controlled, over-seed the lawn with turf species mixed with compost or
well-composted manure (if the lawn is very uneven, one-third sand can be used in the mixture to help level the
lawn).
. Fertilize the lawn with AGGRAND 4-3-3 as you would normally once the new grass has been mowed
two or three times.
If the lawn is full of plantain, dandelions and/or quackgrass this condition could be caused by compacted
soil. Check to see if the soil is compacted by trying to push a blunt object into it in a number of different
spots. If the soil is difficult to penetrate, then the lawn needs to be renovated (killed, desodded, tilled,
reseeded) or dethatched, aerated and overseeded. Check with some lawn care professionals before taking
the renovation route, although it may be the only workable solution on very weedy and/or compacted
lawns. If renovation is necessary be sure to add compost / manure, adjust soil pH, and apply one quart
each of AGGRAND Natural Fertilizer 4-3-3 and AGGRAND Liquid Bonemeal 0-12-0 and one pint of
AGGRAND Natural Kelp and Sulfate of Potash 0-0-8 per 1,000 sq. ft. before the final trip over the ground with
the rototiller.
Slow growth and yellowish grass may be the result of compacted soil because oxygen is unable to penetrate
into the root zone where the roots use it for respiration (the release of energy from stored carbohydrates). The
other cause of yellowish grass is low pH. Another sign of low pH is the growth of moss in the lawn. If the soil
pH is below 6.0 then the pH surrounding the roots needs to be raised by applying AGGRAND Liquid Lime.
Apply one quart per 1,000 sq. ft. every 3-4 weeks during spring and fall (along with fertilizer applications).