Overcoming Weeds
in Your Lawn
When using Organic Lawn
Fertilizer and avoiding weed
killers, how do you keep weeds
out of your lawn?
Weed killers are dangerous, and
are linked to cancer in pets and
humans. One of the best
ways to create a thick lush
carpet of grass is by
over-seeding. When your
grass is thick, it will
naturally choke out weeds.
Weed control through proper
soil nutrition
In 1999 we moved into our home
in Georgia. The front lawn
was totally weeds. In 2004
I began using Grass Recycling,
Calcium and Humic Acid.
The first year, grass appeared
out
of
nowhere, and we had a 6’ x 12’
patch of Bermuda grass.
The second year I added Sea
Minerals to the mix, and the
grass spread to about a 20’ x
25’ area. By the third
year, grass had choked out most
of the weeds and filled in the
whole area in front of the
house. Grass thrives in
good soil, weeds thrive in sick
soil. Weeds are there for
the purpose of restoring sick,
out of balance soil. Feed
your lawn with a good organic
lawn fertilizer program, and
watch your grass thrive!
The following four items may be
all your lawn needs
· Grass
recycling is
a great way to return nutrients to
your lawn. Just mow regularly,
preferably with a mulching blade on
your mower, and grass clippings will
quickly decompose and release
nutrients to fertilize the lawn.
Studies done by the University of
Florida show that grass clippings
contain around 3% nitrogen. One
hundred pounds of dry grass
clippings contain about the same
amount of nitrogen as a 50-pound bag
of 6-6-6.
Grass clippings also return
phosphorus, potassium, iron and
manganese to the soil. Not
only do grass clippings not
contribute to thatch buildup, but
they contain sugars which stimulate
microbes to decompose thatch.
· Calcium is
the single most important mineral
needed for plant and soil nutrition.
When calcium is flowing in your
soil, everything is flowing.
If your soil pH is low (as found in
the Southeast USA), then apply
Calcium Carbonate. Good
sources are egg shells (dry, then
pulverize in a blender), oyster
shell powder, or limestone (also
known as “lime”). Hard clay soils
are generally that way because of
too much magnesium. If your
soil is low in pH and is clay, you
will want to request "High Cal.
Lime", as it is lower in magnesium,
and will help to loosen up your
soil. For low pH soils, it is
important to stay away from any
Calcium that contains Magnesium.
If your soil pH is high (as found in
the Midwest), apply calcium sulfate,
also known as Gypsum. Calcium
Carbonate and Calcium Sulfate are
both natural products and considered
safe for pets. A typical
application of calcium is three to
six 50 lb. bags per 2,400 sq. ft.
each spring and fall. A soil
test will give you an idea of how
much Calcium your soil needs.
Once you spread Calcium on your lawn
it is best to water it in (or apply
it before a rain). This will
begin to dissolve it and make the
nutrients available to your grass.
An even better solution is
simply to utilize the calcium that
is already in your soil. Most soils
have a load of calcium, but it is
tied up. GroPal
Balance helps to release calcium
and make it available to the plant.
· Humic
Acid contains
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium,
plus an array of micro-nutrients.
They help to stimulate bacterial
activity in the soil, and break down
toxins. Not only is it great
for rejuvenating the soil, but it is
completely natural and safe for your
pet.
Our product GroPal
Balance contains humic acids, and
does a great job of stimulating
aerobic bacteria and enabling them
to take over the soil.
· Concentrated
Sea Minerals contain
potassium, chloride, magnesium,
sulfur and sodium, plus are an
incredible source of trace
minerals. One
of the main ingredients in GroPal
Balance is Ocean Trace concentrated
sea minerals (also called GroPal).
To
apply GroPal
Balance,
use a conventional sprayer, a hand
sprayer, a watering can, a back pack
sprayer, a hose end sprayer, or run
it through an irrigation or
fertigation system. If you use
a hose end sprayer, set the dial to
2 ounces per gallon of water.
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