Applications
Lawn Care
Cool-Season (Northern) Grasses
Fertilize 4 times per year Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescue, Perennial Ryegrass
| Memorial Day |
36 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
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| July 4th |
36 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
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| Labor Day |
36 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
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| Halloween or Thanksgiving |
36 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
Apply last application as late in the season as possible before the first deep freeze or snow fall. This fertilizer application is known as dormant feeding. Fertilizing this late in the season will allow for an early spring green up. |
Warm-Season (Southern) Grasses
Fertilize 3 times per year Bermuda, St. Augustine, Centipedegrass, Bahia, & Zoysia
Spring (after turf
breaks dormancy) |
36 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
Avoid nitrogen applications to warm-season grasses in the fall less than one month prior to
dormancy or the average first killing frost date in your area. Several additional fertilizations
can be made for winter overseedings, but only as needed to keep the overseeding green. Centipedegrass
and Bahia grass prefer spring and summer feedings. Avoid late fall fertilization of these
species to prevent possible winter kill.
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| Early Summer |
36 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
| Late Summer |
36 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
New Lawns
| Seed Bed |
72 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
Mix into the top two inches of soil before seeding or sodding. After third mowing of lawn,
apply one 36 lb. bag per 2,500 sq. ft. of lawn. Then follow the normal schedule for your
particular type of grass.
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| Sodding Preparation |
72 lbs. per 2,500 sq. ft. |
Conversion: 3 cups Milorganite = 1 pound
Flowers
Annuals
| Spring |
3 lbs. (3 cups) per 100 sq. ft. |
Mix 3 lbs. of Milorganite per 100 sq. ft. into the soil when preparing a flower bed. When
flower buds form, apply an additional 2 lbs. of Milorganite per 100 sq. ft. around plants.
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| Summer |
2 lbs. (6 cups) per 100 sq. ft. |
Perennials
| Spring |
5 lbs. (15 cups) per 100 sq. ft. |
Apply 5 lbs. of Milorganite per 100 sq. ft. in spring and again after plants bloom to
strengthen plants for the following year. Work into soil as best as possible.
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| Summer |
5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. |
Roses
Well-established
early growth |
2 lbs. (6 cups) for each 100
sq. ft. of rose bed |
Apply 2 lbs. of Milorganite per 100 sq. ft. in spring and again after plants bloom to
strengthen plants for the following year. Work into soil as best as possible.
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| 4-6 weeks later |
2 lbs. (6 cups) for each 100
sq. ft. of rose bed |
Daylilies
| Early Spring |
Mix one cup (1/3 lb.) Milorganite in the soil around each mature plant |
Plant daylilies where tree roots will not rob them of necessary moisture. Do not plant the
crown more than 1 inch below the soil surface. Space 18-24 inches apart. If natural
rainfall is less than 1 inch per week, water plants. Hot summer weather will increase the
need for water. Soak to a depth of 6-10 inches. Do not fertilize daylillies in the summer or fall
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Conversion: 3 cups Milorganite = 1 pound
Trees & Shrubs
Trees
| Established trees |
5 lbs. per inch of trunk diameter |
Pour into holes (1” wide x 12-15” deep) spaced 2 feet apart along the drip line of the tree. For deciduous trees, extend a few feet beyond the drip line. |
| Transplanting container-grown trees |
½ lb. per foot of tree height |
Loosely mix with soil at bottom of hole prior to inserting transplanted tree. Three months later, hand spread an equal amount of Milorganite slightly past the drip line. |
Shrubs
| Established shrub beds |
5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. |
Scatter uniformly over the soil surface and work in with a hoe or rake. For individual shrubs, apply 1 lb. of Milorganite per shrub in the root area. |
| Transplanting shrubs |
½ lb. per foot of shrub height |
Loosely mix with soil at the bottom of the hole prior to inserting shrub. Three months later, hand spread 2 lbs. of Milorganite under the plant and lightly rake into the soil. |
Fruiting Shrubs & Trees
| When leaves lose their natural green color |
1 lb. per tree per year of age |
Do not apply more than 16 lbs. per tree per year. Annual fertilizer applications are usually sufficient for good fruit yields. |
Conversion: 3 cups Milorganite = 1 pound
Fruits & Vegetables
Vegetable Gardens
| Prior to planting |
5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. |
Rototill or work into soil with a hoe. |
| Halfway through growing season |
5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. |
Rototill or work into soil with a hoe, between planted rows, to revitalize your garden. |
| Mix into the soil to rooting depth. For best yields of root crops (potatoes, carrots, beets, onions, turnips, etc.), also apply a supplemental fertilizer containing potassium. |
Strawberries
| First year |
¾ to 1½ lbs. per 100 sq. ft. bed |
Apply when plants begin to form runners. Re-apply the same amount when flower buds begin to appear. |
| Bearing years |
6 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. bed |
Apply in the spring, only if plants do not show vigor. Otherwise, apply 1¼ lbs. after harvest and again in early August. Do not fertilize after Labor Day. |
Conversion: 3 cups Milorganite = 1 pound
Container Gardens
First, choose the plants you want to grow. As in a traditional garden, sunny locations are great for tomatoes and most herbs. Locations for container grown flowers and small shrubs will vary by plant species.
Second, use a high quality pot. Make sure it drains properly to prevent roots from becoming water-logged. Keep drain holes open by placing small stones in the container bottom before filling it with soil.
Fertilize with Milorganite organic nitrogen fertilizer. The no-salt formula keeps troublesome salts from building up in your pots.
| Container Size |
Tablespoons Milorganite |
| 5-Gallon |
10 (2/3 cup) |
| 2-Gallon |
4 |
| 1-Gallon |
2 |
| ½-Gallon |
1 |
| 6-Inch |
½ |
Apply every six to eight weeks. For best performance gently work Milorganite one inch into the soil. Water plants as needed.
Conversion: 3 cups Milorganite = 1 pound
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