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How to Use Organic FertilizersHow to Use Organic FertilizersHow to Choose and Use Organic Fertilizers - Natural Fuels Sooner or later, every gardener discovers that for good results -- whether in the vegetable garden, perennial border, or lawn -- replenishing soil nutrients is necessary. And one of the key choices is whether to use organic or synthetic fertilizers. Synthetic fertilizers are.. |
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My rotary spreader sometimes throws weed controls onto the flowers in the many flower beds in our baThe Scotts EdgeGuard™ spreader would probably be best for you. It provides the speed of a rotary spreader, with the control of a drop spreader. The landscape protection can be activated to protect neighboring plants and shrubs. Where activated, the flow rate adjusts automatically to ensure even application. You can also use a drop spreader to applys material right up to your beds without worry of disturbing the flowers. |
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Selecting a Lawn FertilizerThere are four major considerations in selecting a lawn fertilizer: |
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Should I keep children and pets off the lawn after applications?It depends on which product has been applied. Scotts broadleaf weed controls work through the leaves of the weeds, so it is important that they stay on the leaves for some time. Therefore, Scotts recommends you minimize use of the lawn for 24 hours after application, so the granules will remain on the leaves. |
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What is this bright yellow substance in my mulch?Welcome to the wonderful world of slime molds! These goopy fungi (Myxomycetes) live on dead organic matter and thrive in moist conditions. You can rake it out and dump it in the trash; especially in the early stages before ithe slime mold spreads its spores. Increasing the air circulation and allowing the soil to dry out will help eliminate the stuff. To help stop the growth of slime mold, just rake any mulch on the soil surface to expose it to air and sunlight. It's perfectly harmless - just revolting to look at! |
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What spreader setting should I use to spread my Scotts lawn product?You have three options: Our Spreader Setting tool will instantly tell you the correct setting for Scotts spreaders. You can look for your spreader's listing under "Spreader Settings" in the Directions for Use on the back of the product package. Or, if your spreader's setting is not listed on the bag, then you can determine which setting to use by |
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What type of fertilizer should I use to feed my vinca?Vinca is not usually very demanding in terms of fertility, so you might try an all-purpose granular fertilizer such as 10-10-10 applied according to the label instructions. |
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