[DR_GREENTHUMB]

I am on the fence as we speak about calling and cancelling my fertilization company. I currently have the best lawn on the block, and am nervous if I just pull the plug.

Is there a beginner thread to read for taking over a fertilization plan?

I ordered a sprayer, however I understand that there will be a learning curve, and assuming talent to get the correct rates down on the turf.

I want to do everything on my own, but a little nervous...

 

[Movingshrub]

Start here

https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1651

 

[jessehurlburt]

You can do it!

Here is a video on calibrating a sprayer-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flD8onrjOik

You have both warm and cool season grass, so some of this might not be applicable, but most will be. This is a great into guide. Start a lawn journal to keep track of what you do and to ask questions from others.
https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1595

Best of luck!

 

[DR_GREENTHUMB]

Start here

https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1651

Thank you!

 

[DR_GREENTHUMB]

You can do it!

Here is a video on calibrating a sprayer-

You have both warm and cool season grass, so some of this might not be applicable, but most will be. This is a great into guide. Start a lawn journal to keep track of what you do and to ask questions from others.
https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1595

Best of luck!

Thank you!

 

[DR_GREENTHUMB]

Start here

https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=1651

I have read the BB more than once, and totally forgot it has the timeframe written down...DUH :roll:

Thanks again.

 

[DR_GREENTHUMB]

So I went ahead and cancelled my service. (fingers crossed)

At least I will have the reminder of the money I already paid reimbursed to go towards my fertilization plan!

 

[DR_GREENTHUMB]

You can do it!

Here is a video on calibrating a sprayer-

You have both warm and cool season grass, so some of this might not be applicable, but most will be. This is a great into guide. Start a lawn journal to keep track of what you do and to ask questions from others.
https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1595

Best of luck!

I like this. I will subscribe and watch more of this guy, he is alright.

On another note, would it be sufficient if I filled my sprayer up to lets say 2 gallons, spray my entire yard and measure the amount used? Then I would know how much water to use in future applications?

 

[jessehurlburt]

You can do it!

Here is a video on calibrating a sprayer-

You have both warm and cool season grass, so some of this might not be applicable, but most will be. This is a great into guide. Start a lawn journal to keep track of what you do and to ask questions from others.
https://thelawnforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1595

Best of luck!

I like this. I will subscribe and watch more of this guy, he is alright.

On another note, would it be sufficient if I filled my sprayer up to lets say 2 gallons, spray my entire yard and measure the amount used? Then I would know how much water to use in future applications?

Yup, that is the gist of it, figuring out how much water you need to spray the whole yard. 2 gallons of water is close for 2,000 sq ft.. I'd do it a few times to get the hang of it and gain some confidence you know the right amount of water for your yard.

Yeah, @lawntips makes some awesome videos. Def subscribe.

 

[g-man]

@DR_GREENTHUMB Welcome to TLF

The ideal for most product is to apply 1gallon per 1ksqft. This assures the proper drop concentration of product. For your lawn size you should use 2 gallons. This is relatively easy compare to 15ksqft yard (15 gallons).

You images look to have more bermuda than fescue. I'm going to move your thread to the warm season side so you get better help there than the equipment side.

 

[DR_GREENTHUMB]

@DR_GREENTHUMB Welcome to TLF

The ideal for most product is to apply 1gallon per 1ksqft. This assures the proper drop concentration of product. For your lawn size you should use 2 gallons. This is relatively easy compare to 15ksqft yard (15 gallons).

You images look to have more bermuda than fescue. I'm going to move your thread to the warm season side so you get better help there than the equipment side.

:thumbup:

 

[SCGrassMan]

Dumb question - if you have the best lawn on the block and you're happy, why are you cancelling? How much is it really costing you?

 

[DR_GREENTHUMB]

Dumb question - if you have the best lawn on the block and you're happy, why are you cancelling? How much is it really costing you?

It's not that bad, $260/yr. This was only the front Bermuda that they were servicing and it's a small yard. I have Fescue on the side yards and I have been feeding it twice a year and it seems to be doing well, not too worried about it.

The reasons I want to take over is I started to add Milo and wanted to try the FAS to green it up. I purchased a backpack sprayer and figured I could produce the same results if not better than X company. I don't want to overdo it, I have a decent understanding of taking care of the lawn but still have a lot to learn.
Another reason that I have the best lawn is that everyone is overwatering, I have spoke to them but some just don't get it. We received ~3" of rain this last weekend and sprinklers were still on the following day.

Now I am wondering if I shouldn't have cancelled... :?

 

[kur1j]

You will be fine. Just browse around here and learn and you will be fine.

 

[DR_GREENTHUMB]

So far this year the company X applied pre e, I applied one bag of Milo in March, and company X applied something else, can't recall but I am assuming N. I applied a second bag of milo sometime in early May. I have ordered a sprayer, and will figure out rates, how to use it, etc., I am going to apply FAS. My question is, if I apply this every three weeks or so, will this suffice my N needs for 1lb/ month? Or should I continue to supplement Milo every so often as well? I understand Milo is slow release and the FAS is fast, I am just trying to understand the balancing act. The BB states .5-1lb / month and wondering how the liquids are measured.