Using 10-10-20 as a lawn feed

Yorky · 04-04-2009 06:44PM #1

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?

ravima · 11-04-2009 02:04PM

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.

Anduril · 11-04-2009 04:25PM

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.

dardevle · 11-04-2009 07:10PM

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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Using 10-10-20 as a lawn feed

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