Wiggins

Which is better for fertilization; Granular or wet chemicals?? what kind is the best right now I am using Scotts four step program. Just wondering whats the best thats out there.

Wiggins

Indylawn

granular ferts are better than liquid, you can get better slow release control and its more cost effective for a high quality lawn program. but you will get better weed control with a liquid application.

(Wi)

Depending on your location and Plant Board specification on fertilization use.
Spring time is a great way to introduce spring green up. But, the limitation are as Indylawn suggested on slow release nitro effect, is non exsistant. Its effect will give quick responses to turf green up. Special curcumstants can warrent the use of Liquid fertilizer where granular fertilization requirement are very low Example would be 1 to 2 apps. per year of fertilization to fescue. We will use Iron treatment in subsitution of niro ferts during the heat of summer. But, use urea in the spring. Just watch out for white surfaces like concrete walks, driveways and picket fences when using iron treatments.
Although not visible at the time of application, The iron will oxidize and turn a rust color and stain anything white or light colored. Then you will spend some time trying to remove it. It can be done though with the product called: C L R.

ameoba

I prefer the granular just because it is slow release. It seems to perform better, longer than liquid.

stubert311

I also prefer granular. It is better, lasts longer, and is easier to apply.

rickatnight11

I prefer using Scotts TurfBuilder plus Weed Control granulated fertilizer.

Greentea101

Granular fertilizer always and then pesticides and such are applied as a wet chemical.

Hoby

I have always used the Scotts program as well. I cannot say that anything is better than granular fertilizer.

ChowYunFat

Granular fertilizer is really the only option, especially for commercial application.

(Wi)

Granulars are good to use when your wanting to feed your lawn in the spring time verses the fall when the turf is going dormant. Unless, you have fescue, then you want to use low alalysis type of fertilizer so as to not push too much vegetation and cause temperarty harm to top growth because of winter freeze. Other than that, Stick with liquid, if you have a problem of keeping up with where you applicated, then use a colorant.