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Seeds and Fertilizers

Seed

Seeding Rates

Newly seeded lawns  7-10 lbs/ per 1000 square feet

Overseeding and Patching of Established lawns – 5-7 lbs. / per 1000 square feet

  • All Purpose Grass Seed – specially blended for Allied Nursery and Garden center, this seed contains 50% bluegrass for a lush green lawn with rye and fescue for blend for a lawn that stays green during the hot summer months.
    Sun to Partial Shade
    Available in 3 lbs, 5 lbs, 25 lbs. and 50 lbs. bags
  • Shady Seed Mix – 40% bluegrass with rye and fescue. Very shade tolerant and adaptable to a range of soil conditions. Will transition from deep shade to partial sun.
    Available in a 5 lb. bag
  • Contractor’s Mix – 25% bluegrass remaining rye and fescue. Very adaptable to all soil types. Perfect for construction repair, right of ways, and any disturbed turf areas.
    Sun
    Available in a 50 lb. bag

Fertilizers

lawn fertilizer
  • Max Lawn Starter Fertilizer
    A boost for helping to establish newly seeded lawns. Apply initially after seeding.
    16 lb. bag
  • 19-19-19
    A boost for helping to establish newly seeded lawns. Apply initially after seeding.
    50 lb. bag
  • 14-14-14
    A general all-purpose fertilizer for established trees and shrubs.

Existing Lawn 4 Step Program

  • Wait minimum of 6 weeks between each step of fertilization for best results.
  • Prices and formulations subject to change based on availability.
Step 1: April 1st – May 10th

Apply 19-0-2 w/ Prodiamine Crabgrass Preventer provides pre-emergent Crabgrass control as well as some other broadleaf weeds from germinating. For best results have grass short and apply before a soft rain to allow product to go into ground.

50# bag covers 12,500 – 15,000 SF
16# bag covers 5000 SF

Step 2: May 10th – June 10th

Apply 22-0-5 Trimec Weed and Feed for post emergent weed coverage. This is effective on a wide variety of weed species especially dandelions and clover. For best results apply when grass is wet or damp from dew, and when there is no rain for 48 hours following application.

50# bag covers 12,500 SF
16# bag covers 5000 SF

Step 3: July 15th – August 15th

Apply 18-00-2 with 50% organic fertilizer. A premium blend contains a controlled release nitrogen which extends the nutrient out an extra 2-4 weeks. Also, has 2% Iron for a deep green turf color.

50# bag covers 12,500 – 15,000 SF

Step 4: September 15th – November 1st

Apply 28-0-4 This analysis has a balance mix of nitrogren and potash to promote winter root development.

50# bag cover 12,500-15,000 SF

6 weeks between applications recommended

4 – 50# bags per acre

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Organic Fertilizers for Lawns

Milorganite – The all purpose, non-burning, slow-release nitrogen fertilizer feeds the plant and soil. Fertilize 4 times a year. 
Hint: if you are going to fertilize once a year, fall is the best time.
32 lbs. per 2,500 sq ft of lawn

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3197 S. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60436

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Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

(815) 722-2280