Yes, as long as you follow the label instructions of Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 it can be safe for pets. In general, keep pets out of the treatment area until the application is dry.
Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 is labeled for use in Lawns, trees, shrubs, ornamentals, evergreens, roses, azaleas, camellias, and gardenias. You would not be able to apply in any edible gardens.
Yes, Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 is safe for established zoysia grass.
Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 can be used as long as the grass is established. The application rate for lawns is 20 lbs per 5000 square feet.
Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 can be used as long as the grass is established. The application rate for lawns is 20 lbs per 5000 square feet.
The manufacturer recommends applying Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 in the Fall to help prevent winter damage to lawns, trees shrubs and ornamentals due to the hazards of cold winter weather. At this point, the temperatures would not be ideal for applying the product, and would likely not be absorbed into the grass and plants due to the cold and freezing ground temperatures.
Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 is specifically formulated to feed your lawn the necessary nutrients to prepare it for the winter, and would not be the ideal option for a spring or summer lawn treatment.
You can refer to the product label for instructions, and use as directed.
Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 is going to help your lawn build hardiness for the winter, develop stronger stems, better root systems and resistance to disease through the cold months.
Applications in late fall before and up to the first frost would be the best time to apply to your lawn. After the first frost, temperatures would not be ideal to apply the product and would likely not be absorbed in the soil due to the cold and freezing ground temperatures.
For exact timing recommendations, we would suggest contacting the Master Gardener with the County Extension Office and to help with advising if this would be te best winterizer fertilizer for your area.
Please view the product label for more information.
After applying the Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 there would be no need to apply the Milorganite. The Ferti-lome will do what it needs to throughout the winter.
Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 is only a fertilizer, it will not control any weeds. If you want to fertilize and kill and prevent the dollarweed you can use Ferti-lome Broadleaf Weed Control with Gallery.
Ferti-Lome Winterizer for Established Lawns 10-0-14 is labeled to be applied to any variety of lawns, it does not exclude St. Augustine. However, to determine whether this fertilizer is right for you or if you need a different one, it would be best to a soil test first. What fertilizer you need is going to vary depending on what nutrients are needed. We actually have a great guide that can explain how to select the best fertilizer for your lawn. You can find the guide here
