Now it's fall. I'm done right?

CONGRATULATIONS YOU'RE DONE (OR ARE YOU)
Every once in a while, a problem takes care of itself... or so it seems. Grass has stopped dying, problem solved right?

THE PROBLEM The need to grow back roots from this destructive summer.

THE REAL PROBLEM Our fertilizers don't address the reason we loose grass in the first place.


THE EASY ANSWER NITROGEN

As our soil temperatures get cooler, growth will be restricted by the lack of plant available nitrogen (in the heat, nitrogen comes from high biological activity releasing the nitrogen in the soil).

HOW TO BEST DO THAT. (quick release nitrogen sources)

HEROD'S RECOMMENDATION-Ammonium Sulfate (1/2lb N / 1000 / monthly this fall)

THE REAL ANSWER REPLACING WHAT'S BEEN LOST / IMPROVING SOIL STRUCTURE

Turfgrass is a cover crop that depletes soil of minerals & available nutrients (mainly carbon). If you draw from your nutrient savings account, that's fine. If you do it too much, you are in a worse situation than before this past season.

HOW TO BEST DO THAT SOLVE THIS PROBLEM

STEP 1 Soil Test (identifying what's missing)

STEP 2 Apply sustainable forms of what you are missing
Carbon (Earthworks 5-4-5 or 3-4-3)
Potassium (Ecolite, 5-4-5)
Phosphorus (Min-Phos)
Calcium (Hi Cal Lime)
Magnesium (Pro Mag)


STEP 3 Work with a Herod Rep to create a supplemental nutrient program for next summer.

FOR REAL ANSWERS MADE EASY...... Contact Steve Slominski

SteveSlominski@gmail.com

cell (540)760-8873