THE BEST SPRING FERTILIZER AND WHEN TO USE IT!! SAINT AUGUSTINE/ZOYSIA/BERMUDA/CENTIPEDE/BAHIA GRASS

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links to all fertilizers in the video!!
The Andersons 16 4 8 with humic acid and micronutrients
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The Andersons 24 0 11
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The Andersons 16 0 8 with humic acid
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Lesco 24 2 11
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Lesco 24 0 11
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[@bettercallchadd]

The Andersons 16 4 8 with humic acid and micronutrients amzn.to/3wztf5L The Andersons 24 0 11 amzn.to/3uTHaDc The Andersons 16 0 8 with humic acid amzn.to/4bSotAB Lescos 24 2 11 amzn.to/3ImjkDi Lesco 24 0 11 amzn.to/3wxqQbE

[@atc06jh]

I have the Andersons 10-10-10 quick release to give my grass a quick jump start for the spring. And the 0.49 Barricade from them. Plan on laying both out next week! Once the rain stops for a few days.

[@bettercallchadd]

I like the 10 10 10 when the lawn is thin or struggling. If the lawn is better shape, I prefer a bit more N. You really can't go wrong. Definitely get pre emergent down.

[@mplslawnguy3389]

For availability and price, Lesco. I've always had great results using Lesco, and if you're a little more advanced and comfortable with it, you can use their straight N products. Either urea or ammonium sulfate. I would recommend having a quality spreader for that however, not one from a big box store. This way you can dial in your fertilization program a lot more. All lawns need N, and most lawns would get by just fine with only putting down N. If you want other stuff you could work that in at custom rates. Side note though, you need to live near a Site One to get the urea and AS, they don't sell those at big box stores, but the 24-0-11 is an excellent fertilizer, and you can get that one at Home Depot.

[@bettercallchadd]

Absolutely agree. Getting a good spreader is important. Definitely apply straight N is more advanced. I want to make sure people get comfortable with applying fertilizer first. This is all great information. Thank you for the comment.

[@michaelnorman5640]

More great information Chad another great video thanks for sharing!

[@bettercallchadd]

No problem!! I'm glad I could help!!

[@johnjrkean7008]

Last year I let the lawn struggle a bit and spoon fed I like the results lawn looked healthy this year I've tried a full pound of N with a slow release organic fert and gonna let nature take over see how it goes the experiments are what's fun to me lol I've become a grass nerd

[@bettercallchadd]

That's awesome!! You can't really go wrong either way. You will see what works for your lawn and soil situation!!

[@garysimmons5520]

Really good video. I just put down the andersons 10-10-10 with humic acid because my soil test recommended that type. I was deficient in everything as far as nitrogen, phosphorous & potassium.

[@bettercallchadd]

That's a great fertilizer. Knowing what your lawn needs will make a big difference.

[@MisterDavidH]

Thank you and will watch again.

[@bettercallchadd]

No problem!! I'm glad you found it useful!!!

[@trifivegarage8683]

Thanks chadd always enjoy your videos. Ive got some howards 20/0/10 going to throw some down soon. What rate do you recommend at this time for St Augustine grass in florida? Would 3/4 of a pound per 1000 be good? I used milo all last year. But would like to get some potassium in this year. But im afraid of burning the grass. Ty

[@bettercallchadd]

That would work well. Yes, that's a good rate. Use this to wake up the lawn, then use miliorgnite in the summer.

[@DaytonaGuys]

Pre-emergent granules going down today. Planning in top coating my lawn next week. Then fertilizing at the end of the month. Think my scenario/schedule checks out??? I live in Ormond Beach, woodsy area.

[@bettercallchadd]

If you are going to apply top dressing, there is no need to do the pre emergent. The fertilization sounds good!!

[@michael45413]

Great video!

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you!!!

[@user-zl3to9wq1y]

Great video 🙌

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you!!

[@jamesmanton8569]

Nice video! Would you recommend a different fertilizer if you just added about an inch of top dressing to your front yard with an oak tree and st. Augustine grass?

[@bettercallchadd]

We use the 24 2 11 when we do our top dressing jobs. We always get great results.

[@toddbrownell844]

Hello Chad, thanks for your videos on St Augustine. I live on Hatteras Island, NC and I am going to plug my yard, which is primarily beach sand. I did a trial plugging last spring with 3 trays of plugs and they did pretty well. So today I bought 50 trays and am going to plant them. Should I fertilize when I plug? And if so, should I drop some in each hole, broadcast spread, wait a while, or what? Thanks for your time, Todd

[@bettercallchadd]

No problem. Thank you for the support. You definitely don't want to drop fertilizer in the hole. If you fertilizer at all, you should just broadcast potassium and / or humic acid. After 30 days, you can use 10 10 10 fertilizer to help the plugs spread.

[@xr1supra85ba]

How do you feel about the reverse in first application of the seasons ferts (higher potassium with a little bit of nitrogen)?

[@bettercallchadd]

That wouldn't be a bad thing at all. You would need to feed your lawn more N through the year, especially if you have sandy soil!!

[@maureenbajon4258]

Great video

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you!!

[@gmontero19]

Thank you for the info, I am in Houston TX, last year was a big struggle for me and this year I am trying to revive my St Augustine lawn. A lot of weed, A LOT of bear spots (long areas) so I want few recommendations on that. I used chemicals and killed most of the weed but still have Bermuda around (I think is Bermuda), I am planning on use an aerator, clean the area, use the fertilizer that you recommended (16-4-8) and put some new sod on the bare areas. How can I get a schedule that tells me, what to do and when during the year, specific for my zone and situation? Thank you.

[@bettercallchadd]

I have some videos about that on my channel. The best way would be an online consultation. Email me at [e-mail]

[@ccgaskell]

Looking to move to Ocala, FL area and the lawn they use where we would build put Zoysia in the front, with sprinkler system, but uses Bahia on the sides and back without sprinkler system due to it being more drought resistant. Would these fertilizers work the same for both of those styles of grasses ? or is one fertilizer better for Zoysia and one better for Bahia ? i am just starting the learning process of Florida grasses so thanks for sharing this video.

[@bettercallchadd]

You could use the same fertilizer. I would focus on the zosyia more. The bahia will be easier going.

[@charliea3957]

You seriously are the most informative KZbinr I’ve ever watched! Thank you! I’m in South Florida and, after watching your videos, I’m super excited to get my lawn healthy. At this point in early March you mention to apply the pre emergent then follow with the spring fertilizer if you haven’t done the pre emergent yet. How long of a time period do I wait between the application of the 0-0-7 and then the 24-2-11? The local Lowe’s stocks the Lesco.

[@bettercallchadd]

Thank you. I appreciate that!! You can apply them on the same day!! That's no problem!!

[@shivabolla9527]

Great video. My lawn is a year old bermuda, what ratio do you recommend?

[@bettercallchadd]

24 2 11. Bermuda likes more Nitergeon.

[@blakecorkill]

if it's your first time with a lawn and you might have done it a little early---will the lawn still benefit from the nutrients laid down or like was what I fertilized just a waste? I'm assuming it's still pretty good, just might take a little bit longer for the nutrients to come online? I'm in zone 9 btw, but I applied last week. I'm really gung ho about my lawn at the moment and it's super exciting to theory craft and think about what's possible.

[@bettercallchadd]

Wait 45 days, and if you're not seeing the results you want, then give it some more food. I couldn't do a full rate. I would do half or a little bit more!!

[@jimdanner9659]

What is a good pre-emergent for st Augustine In Jax?

[@bettercallchadd]

Prodiamine is a great pre emergent.

[@rolandojocsonjr.9352]

the store by my house has a lesco 30-0-10. is that too much nitrogen? i know it doesn't follow the 2:1 N:K ratio, but it is a bad fertilizer? I'm in houston, tx btw.

[@bettercallchadd]

I'm not a fan of that much N. I would get a more balanced blend!!!

[@adamc1706]

The amount of N doesn't matter that's in the bag, source the cheapest form of N and you'll still get the same response. All that matters is the amount of N you're applying in that application, just measure it out and you'll be fine.

[@bettercallchadd]

@@adamc1706 different types of N releases differently in the lawn.

[@adamc1706]

@@bettercallchadd do you have any evidence supporting that claim? The only forms of nitrogen worth purchasing are urea, AMS or sulfur coated urea.

[@priscillarodriguez3647]

Could these be used on Bahia grass?

[@bettercallchadd]

Absolutely!!!

[@jimdanner9659]

How to treat brown areas due to overwatering?

[@bettercallchadd]

If it's an active fungus called brown patch or grey leaf spot fungus. Watch my videos about that. If it's either of those, then treat with fungicide. If it's just too wet, it might have some root rot. Let the area dry out and add some sandy soil to help. Be patient.

[@actraveler8309]

I swear by PGF complete, best by far.

[@bettercallchadd]

The blend is amazing. It's everything you need!!

[@erics5810]

24-0-11 will green up a lawn .

[@bettercallchadd]

Absolutely!!! One of my favorites for the spring!!

[@grayfox9911]

16-4-8? Really? You are encouraging folks to use a fert that has P and K , which costs money unnecessarily , and very likely not needed, despite the likely result of causing an environmental hazard adding P where it's not needed. It would be useful if you did some research before you make recommendations like that...

[@bettercallchadd]

Obviously, I've done plenty more research than you have!!🤣🤣 thanks for the comment and support.

[@grayfox9911]

@@bettercallchadd Where is the evidence? All I can see from all these comments is opinion. Opinion is not evidence...

[@bettercallchadd]

@@grayfox9911 my evidence is in the channel I've built and the people I have helped with my knowledge. Why don't you give me evidence that P and K are useless!!

[@grayfox9911]

@@bettercallchadd There are many scientific papers showing neither P or K is needed in 99.% of most home lawns. All you have to do is use "google" and you will find many scientific papers refuting the falsies you are spreading. Read the paper or watch the news about the :red tide" disaster in FL because of excessive P. Your channel spreading false statements is sad and destructive to the turfgrass industry.

[@Lawn_Bae]

@@bettercallchadd If you want to waste your money on PGF Complete, be my guest. So many unnecessary ingredients in that bag. You'll never put down enough humic to see any real measurable benefit. And none of the micros are chelated, so you're literally just dumping money into your soil and the plants will never uptake any of it. Iron oxide is rust. It's the end product and completely insoluble. Snake oil in a bag sold at an above premium price.

[@wakeyserr]

I put down The Anderson’s 16-4-8 w/ humic recently and immediately watered in with about 0.25”. Then later the same day we got 3” of rain in a matter of a couple hours (wasn’t expecting to get that much). How long would you wait before next fert? I’m worried it basically got washed away. St Augustine in Houston TX.

[@bettercallchadd]

Give it a month. You will be able to see what type of results you got and can add more then.