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Using 10-10-20 as a lawn feed

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  • 04-04-2009 6:44pm
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    Yorky
    Registered Users Posts: 1,485 ✭✭✭


    I've been using Evergreen Organic Choice lawn feed but it works out at €23 per application so based upon three applications per year that's €69.

    One of my neighbours has just bought a 50kg bag of 10-10-20 for €24 and that will last about five years which equates to less than €5 per year!

    I'm trying to avoid using any chemicals on my garden whatsoever in order to encourage wildlife & not pollute. Considering this is 10-10-20 an acceptable alternative?

    Also, I've been using a spreader from Lidl for fertiliser etc. similar to this http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7200566/Trail/searchtext%3ELAWN+SPREADER.htm but it's not very effective at distributing the granules.

    I've seen larger more sophisticated ones - can anyone recommend one and where to buy it?


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    ravima
    Registered Users Posts: 848 ✭✭✭ravima


    picked one up in the local agricultural co-op shop for €50 Monday last. it is good and graduated, so that you will not overspread.


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    Anduril
    Registered Users Posts: 41 ✭Anduril


    I've heard that with 10-10-20,you'll be cutting your grass 2-3 times a week. Also it boosts everything-weeds included. I use 7-6-17, about E25 a 25kg bag, greens up nicely but weeds are still a problem.


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    dardevle
    Registered Users Posts: 771 ✭✭✭dardevle


    Yorky wrote: »
    I've been using Evergreen Organic Choice lawn feed but it works out at €23 per application so based upon three applications per year that's €69.quote]
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    if i recall correctly evergreen organic only contains nitrogen, and no phosphorus or potassium which is needed for strong roots and disease resistance...on the other hand 10-10-20 doesn't have enough nitrogen(only 10% vs 14% in evergreen).


    something in the range of a 15-5-10 may be more suitable for your lawn.


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