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looking at similar presently and finding the internet searches hard and vague
can you recommend any good year round organic fertilizers ?
so far ive been recommended SUSTANE organic fert but havent been able to research it fully yet --
Have you actually asked any customers whether they want such a programme?
I spent a lot of time researching such a thing when starting out (4 years ago) and there is little demand from customers.
I ended up using organic / semi-organic product where I can for good self practice and healthy soil. Obviously, not much in terms of organic weed control available.
There are lots of organic fertlisliers, seaweed soil conditioners and compost teas, plus you'll need to do more aeration regularly, and persuade customers on merits of higher regular mowing.
Andrew ,
can you recommend any feed - improver products that are cost effective
from my point of view its about offering options -- and around my area there are a lot of people interested in organic practice -- im not intended on being organic completely - its just that im finding many situations where soil improvement and minimum chemical applications are the right option
Hi Dan,
Really best to talk to your suppliers about the different options and problems - it's not one size fits all. On here you have Pro-Green, AgriGem and GreenBest being active and all of them would have something to offer I'm sure.
As the organics have less N/Kg capacity, you'll need to look harder at how you achieve your overall NPK targets eg with more g/sqm, more visits or some mulching mowing etc. Again, the suppliers will help if needed.
Organic lawn care
Some useful info here regarding organic lawn treatments and some good selling points as to why organics is better than chemicals
No link?
Sorry its not very clear, the link is the bold title 'Organic lawn care' on the last post but here it is again- https://richsoil.com/lawn-care.jsp.
Sorry, being a dimwit - long day already.
I do, however I find most people want the same instant reasults as with synths, and as such its best to start them conventionally before transitioning to maintenance feeding.
Many people ask for organic or sustainabole but when push comes to shove, they also expect them to peform on par with standard fertilizers, which they simply wont do. They are a different beast all together.
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