Rightfully so. These products come with claims that cannot be backed by science. Sure, you'll get some anecdotal stories of positive results, but nothing more. If you have the disposable income, and have some free time, by all means, give these products a try (spoiler...don't expect any real results from the super, duper, mega liquid aerification product). My favorite professor at Penn State, Dr. McNitt, would always tell us something along the lines of "if the product really works, the industry will let you know. You won't need a salesperson to fill you in".LouisvilleGrubber said:
Sounds just like my "animal" neighbors yard. He never mows, fertilizes, aerates, sprays for anything or waters ever. His lawn is thick and green. PLUS it's a foot tall front and back. He spends zero on his lawn. Doesn't even own a mower LOL. :roll:Wolverine said:
Please clarify. Wolverine said he takes care of his yard but to you that sounds like an "animal" yard which isn't kempt?slomo said:
Please read my comment again sir. I never mentioned or even know who Wolverine is. My point was some people take zero care of their yard and still have a great lawn. Didn't say great looking "IN MY NEIGHBOR'S CASE SIR". Not Wolverine or anyone else. My neighbor that lives next door to me. Oh was your comment sarcasm? I just got it. Good one......... The animal comment and someone named Wolverine. LOLSuburban Jungle Life said:
With regards to the HA component only. Studies have shown improved plant growth results up to soil ppm levels of 500. Levels in excess of 500 ppm have resulted in detrimental plant growth effects. Applying 9 oz of 12% HA/M would require more than 13,000 applications to approach that 500 ppm level. I am unaware of the detrimental levels for Seaweed/kelp extract. KOH is a high pH and highly caustic substance and detrimental levels would be dependent on a number of variables, but at recommended rates and application practices (washing off the plant), detrimental effects should be negligible if not non-existent.Miller_Low_Life said:
As much as you want! Though, I did apply a similar product with similar % to RGS at 4oz/M in 90° and it yellowed the grass. Not irrigated. It rained a week later and it was all green then. Perhaps the grass didn't appreciate the kelp in high temps. Otherwise, others have poured the GCF products straight on the ground without any problems.Ridgerunner said:
:lol: Nice! Keep us updated! I sprayed at 9oz/M twice, 1 month apart. Great results for me.Delmarva Keith said:I bought the 5 gal pack of Air8 and applied 9 oz per 1,000 about a week ago. Definitely didn't hurt anything and the grass seemed to like it. Objective is to try to loosen up some areas with poor infiltration.
Too many scientists on this board. My comment was one person spending a ton of money and effort on a lawn to make it look nice. My neighbor spends zero and still has a thriving lawn. Ironic right? Hope I don't have to explain it again.Wolverine said:
