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May's the time for seeding and Fertilizer
Submitted by Shelley on Thu, 05/06/2010 - 10:29am.
FERTILIZATION      
NEW:         In an effort to be conscientious about our environment we are introducing 2 new fertilizers that are part organic and part inorganic. It took many decades to get to a dependency on inorganic fertilizers, and it will take time to work back to a dependency on pure organics again.
            First is EcoStarter 16-4-16, a replacement for 16-16-16 starter fertilizer for seed start up. As our soils are high in phosphorous we have reduce the amount and added biosolids as an organic portion. The cost is $11.50 per 40# bag. We have an introductory price of $10.50.
            The Second is PRORGANIC PLUS, 14-2-8.  Again, reduced phosphorous. We have added  Biosolids and dried poultry waste with humic acids. The inorganic nitrogen is ammonium sulfate, urea and polymer coated sulfur coated urea. This gives you 2 organic and 1 inorganic slow release nitrogen fertilizers plus humic acids to maximize root growth and plant strength. The cost of this product is $12.95 per 40# bag with an introductory price of $12.00.
           
SEEDING AND OVERSEEDING        
            There is still plenty of time to get this done but don’t wait until October. The longer you can have the lawn rooting and maturing, the better it will do over the winter.
Pacific Crest Seeds: Sun, Sun Shade, & Shade Mixes in 3#, 10#, 25# & 50# bags.
 
NEW: We are introducing two new seed mixes developed here in the Northwest,
for the Northwest.
The first is NATURAL KNIT, a semi-stoloniferous RYE grass for sun and sun/shade use that weaves itself. It is very tight helping to keep weeds out and it can be held to 7/16 of an inch high with a reel mower (for those who like putting practice). This rye is finer and darker than other ryes, drought tolerant, and it repairs itself from mechanical and disease damage.  A 25 pound bag will do 5,000 sq. ft. plus and costs $45.00 ($1.80 per pound).
The second is a rhizomerous tall fescue (RTF) primarily for shade applications but will do equally as well in sun areas.  This variety is more drought resistant than rye’s due to its deeper root system and is also self repairing with excellent density and color. A 5 pound bag will do 1,000 sq. ft. and costs $20.00 ($4.00 per pound).