This Is The Right Way To Apply Milorganite // Switching To The Dark Side

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Milorganite Plant Tour - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmK3m6NsjM56qck

[@Boodieman72]

Was never sold out in Wisconsin.

[@mswalsh68]

You didn’t do the Florida rate though. 5200 for Florida. Would be 6.15 lbs / 1k sqft Would it make a difference in a bad way?

[@Gourockian1]

@@mswalsh68 I was about to say the same thing when I noticed your comment. At first I assumed he was located in another state but then he said Florida so looks like he has been putting down almost double the rate he should. I'm in Pasco County so will be using 6.15lbs.

[@Groommerr]

Does Milo have pfas?

[@matthewbilskie1524]

​@@mswalsh68 Yes, there are FL laws that regulate the amount of P allowed on lawns. Many counties (including Manatee County) prohibit P application unless a state soil test showing P deficiency is submitted to the County prior to application

[@BUBS_HD]

Sold out crowd right here! The OGs of the channel. 👇

[@charleskimble]

I remember stocking up with my dozen bags of Milorganite each year and it only costing $7 a bag. Those were the good old days.

[@Theoneswholive723]

What year was it $7 bucks

[@twosawyers]

Exactly! They have went crazy on the price of this stuff! Crazy! I literally switch back to synthetics because of the prices of natural fertilizers.

[@charleskimble]

@@Theoneswholive723 2018 Menards sold it for $6.99 a bag.

[@charleskimble]

In 2018 Menards sold it for $6.99 a bag with the 11% rebate.

[@CharlesBronson777]

I have a pic of a Home Depot receipt from 6/29/18 where they price matched Fleet Farm for me at $7 a bag.

[@antoniopollard2269]

I was around!! Was introduced to D.I.Y. lawncare with Scotts, and Milorganite around 2015-16 because of you!! Thank you Sir!!

[@HrachHitikJr]

I always had 5 or 6 bags in the garage for my 2600 sq ft lawn. $8 back then, ace hardware always had it. You're the one that got me into lawn care, thank you Allyn!

[@timivers8823]

Still stocked up on milorganite! Darkest yard in the neighborhood! Thanks LCN!

[@cathycraig1301]

You are so patient. I love that you explain things so completely.

[@enzime321]

I started doing lawn care in 2019, found this at a local tool shop and it changed my life 😂

[@Klemach]

Miss this old school music!

[@TheUnorthodoxx]

Nice nostalgic video, good memories! I did a reno based on Milo and your tutelage.

[@Kimberleighkole]

You’re amazing thank you, just a few treatments & my neighbors are OMG WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!! First time ever in 29 yrs we’re happy w our HOA lawn 😊 ❤sharing the program/app w them

[@raulgutierrezconstante8119]

5:18 ....thick and crunchy ... Love that sound St. Agus is my favorite

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Mine too

[@Thewaldo12345]

Been watching since the house up north. Been watching Cleet since the C7 exhaust whistles. The day LCN announced that collab your boy was pumped!

[@82dupont]

I remember setting up electrified fencing around my pallets of Milorganite, my lawn was the best in the neighborhood!

[@jgarrison1309]

Have you ever spent time in the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton area? We also like to say "Couple Two Tree" like we hear at 2:02 in the video

[@briansierzega]

OG Milorganiter and Subscriberter here from the Chicagoland days! Hope you’re well, brother! It has been a minute! You got so many people to *throw er down* in ‘17 | ‘18 | ‘19 the price went from $9 a bag to over $20 in Chicago! Thankfully I hoarded it early and dominated my neighbors! 😜

[@alekart781]

You helped me make my first nice lawn many years ago. Man i feel like it was less expensive back then.

[@jasons.1827]

I worked in the supply chain department of a hardware retail chain when this was selling out. My team's job was to keep us in stock and we had many conversations with MMSD during this time. To understand why it was selling so well, I started searching online and it became my first introduction to both Milorganite and Allyn. While those days were challenging and frustrating, today I am more educated in lawn care as a result. I've been following the Lawn Car Nut and Yard Mastery cool season plans ever since. 😊

[@TheUnorthodoxx]

Yes sir that's when I started learning from you, the days of the MIA MIlo!

[@mikejagodzinski6407]

You turned me on to Milo back then and I've been hooked on LCN since then. Chicago area prices haven't come down since... I miss $9/bag. Which is why I've converted to almost 100% Yard Mastery fert. Thanks as always for all you do for us Allyn! For those of you intimidated... Don't be. Do it once or twice and you'll get it no problem.

[@WeatherNut27]

Yup... I was around when I couldn't find any. If I'm not mistaken they raised their prices after that year. Used to be $12 I think, now its $23 per bag in CT. Nuts. I don't use it anymore because of price and because my soil test shows I need more Potassium and less Phosphorus.

[@pakaza]

Happy Easter Allyn!!

[@chrisgreasamar1731]

Bringing back Milo and the old school music took me back many years bro! I was a Milo stockpiler during the shortage years… I blamed you solely for the increase in sales and resulting shortage of supply 😂

[@PatrickTorsell]

I was there, Allyn. I was there. And it changed my life.

[@Bluebloods7]

Seeing that Earthway drum in the garage but the Scott's out in the driveway is like keeping the '57 Chevy in the garage and taking the '94 Camry out for a spin 🤣

[@butchbr73]

Curious, when you circled the 2500 sq ft, application rate on the bag what does the "FL 5,200 sq ft" mean under what you circled?

[@Detroit_Q]

OG sold out member here. I had my whole neighborhood using it 😂

[@StayInTheWord]

Your yard and the Freedom Factory are looking fabulous. I am hopeful Cleetus doesn’t “burn” in his own stripes. BTW, why does it say FL 5200 sq ft on the bottom of the Milo bag?

[@christopherjohnson520]

I'm definitely going to get the grub X and peel off the moss in front of the house. Do I really need to do this ? I'm planning on getting some Scott grass seed. 6:23

[@tjnaevans]

Still my go to product I've gotten down to only Spring and late fall applications I go pretty heavy on the late fall drop. My local Ace still has spring deals for $9-$10 a bag so it's not as "rare" as it used to be. Allyn, I think you created the fury / buzz over Milo all by yourself! 🙂 Thanks again for guiding me towards a great lawn. When I retired I took over lawn maintenance and with your guidance my lawn is the envy of my neighbors. When i see my local Ace puts it on sale half my neighbors are filling baskets and trucks with it! Once again sir ....Thank you

[@jitsu30]

I was there with you in Milorgdrought!! But you got me turned on to GUS BOCK…on sale and in stock Still going to Gus today I’m a Lowell Indiana guy and you and Jake get me through the LONG LAWN days!! Hope you still come around to visit Jake If you do a meet/greet this year please let me know! Love to meet ya Thank you for all the INFO

[@pmf9615]

“Other” lawn channels say this stuff is no good. PFAS, Pharmaceuticals and heavy metals. But it makes my lawn look so nice.

[@DeePsix501]

I was around since before your move. I still do the Milo routine on my lawn because it STINKIN works!

[@iancameron415]

I was around for the great Milo shortage. I had a friend who found it 40+ miles away from where I live and we bought a bunch of it and made a road trip to get it.

[@jimmckillip7975]

Good seeing a video of yours again Alan

[@al6r725]

I have issues with that exact spreader, as do many people based on Home Depot reviews too. The throw from the impeller throw hits the wheels (the ferts get stuck in the hollow cavity inside the wheels) and you end up with stripes in the lawn :( I just go with a hand spreaders now, luckily my yard is only 6000 sq.ft.

[@edpitcock3344]

I actually use that in my food plots in south east Ohio to get them established the smell keeps the deer out of them for a minute until they get going. Plus it’s awesome.

[@andrewkirch5920]

I remember when it was sold out and I found a skid at a tiny garden shop when I was looking for something else and bought ALL of it.

[@michaelsoutdoorlife]

I was around for the 2018 mess. I went to a local landscape supply and nursery and got the pro stuff with the smaller prills and stocked up 50lb bags got like 8 of them

[@radiomix77]

I mainly use it to keep deer away from ornamental plants. A Solo cup sprinkled around an area works for about two weeks in my area, depending on rain.

[@andyrussell8510]

Allyn, been around since the beginning of the channel. Love it. Live it. Smells like success

[@sj7601]

Love the Stirling! Purchased mine a few years ago, and it lays down some amazing stripes on my KBG. I always have someone in the neighborhood staring at it or asking about it lol.

[@lmichel75]

This video reminds me of the OG LCN videos! Show us how to use the stuff we find in the big box stores. And, yes I stockpiled some of the Milo back when it was cheap!

[@Luckwhat]

I use this method when putting down fertilizer, measuring the square feet and calculating how many pounds I will need. It definitely works as I have the greenest, thickest grass in mid April (Northeast) in my neighborhood. All my neighbors ask me how I do it. I tell them you have to measure your yard if you want to make sure your getting enough fertilizer down. Also, instead of using a scale for measuring the fertilizer, I found it's faster to just convert it to ounces and use a big juice pitcher (Amazon) with the ounces labeled on the side. You pour it in the pitcher and your done instead of remeasuring several times with the scale. Milogranite is also an awesome product. You never have to worry about burning your grass and it provides a deep rich green color.

[@tylerhair9067]

Been watching you since the white sunglasses days when you lived two houses down from JTLK. 😎🇺🇸🍺

[@ricrodriguez2830]

Yup, I remember the days of M shortage. My neighbor and I bought a pallet from the local hardware store...lol. Don't use it anymore these days.

[@durangolife5436]

I think he caused the shortage lol.

[@8_one_8]

Why did you stop using it, and what do you use now?

[@appiconll]

What did you replace it with? I'm going with a Sta-Green product that has humic and kelp in it.

[@Therealnkuti]

I remember those days. I have a small lawn and I still buy my seasons worth of bags in March (I live in MN) just to make sure I have enough for the year. The big box employees always look at me crazy because most of the time there’s still snow on the ground haha

[@CaptainQueue]

I have lived in Minnesota and Wisconsin, so I understand and have compassion for your mental state.

[@RoyalStreetEnt]

Where can I find settings for a lesco commercial spreader ?

[@somethinghandle]

I may or may not still have 4-5 bags from when I bought it before doing a soil test. Back when it was $11 a bag

[@lowefx]

Can you make a video showing us how to adjust the spreader?

[@recordman555]

LCN - I LOVE your content! I've been a huge fan for quite some time. Can you please tell me - - - I have a lawn that is one side Zoysia - the other side a Zoysia-Bermuda mix. Is there any way I can get rid of the Bermuda to make my lawn pure Zoysia? I thank you!

[@TheLawnCareNut]

yes you can use the same mix I use here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWTYmWV5bbN3lZIsi=BTAQPouSGMfM0rfV

[@eezeepee]

2018 was exactly when I got into lawn care and became a lawn care nut. We got our house in Tampa 2017 and all I did was water and cut, didn't know anything. February 2018 came and my lawn went full dormant as it was watered enough and hadn't been fertilized. I found this channel, followed his tips, and the lawn bounced back very nicely. Currently my "nuttiness" has taken a break since I have a toddler and we have separate companies doing the lawn/landscaping care and treatments. But I'll always be a lawn care nut and I still watch every video. 😊

[@Jeepsteve1982]

It was 2020 during the pandemic. I was laid off for 8 glorious weeks and my lawn was absolutely transformed forever. As was I.

[@kylewolf3579]

You just described my life. Toddlers really put a halt to the routine. Also in Tampa.

[@jitsu30]

Any of you early day viewers remember that kick ass music Alan used when he went to Miami? He did the shot in Indiana and cut to him on a hotel balcony in Miami, hot cars, etc! I STILL blast that tune to test the surround sound lol (If you remember that one I’d love to hear it)

[@mycapstone]

Can you talk about mulching, why or why not because you used that reel mower?

[@Cards-In-The-Closet]

Let me know if the wheels still are higher than the impeller, catching the fertilizer between the wheels and causing green stripes. I could hear it hitting your wheels @10:58. Mine was terrible. I tried walking faster, but it didn’t matter. I contacted Scott’s and they sent me a refund. It was a terrible design flaw that a few people have made videos about.

[@CaptainQueue]

I live in northern Louisiana where the phosphorous levels are exceedingly high already so I don't apply Milo anymore. I did use it a few seasons when my sod was new and it did perk it up. If Milo made a zero-phosphorous version for southern lawns I'd give it a full dose at least once annually.

[@Lawn_Bae]

Yara Amidas.

[@rustyb78]

I LOVE the smell of Milo. I need to put tons more down on my little lawn. :)

[@CraigNAnderson]

Thank you for all you do to make our neighborhoods beautiful and the neighbors curious!!

[@wyaldkingdom]

From the Milorganite website, this is why it says FL 5200 sqft. “Florida and Maryland, for example, limit the application rate to 32 lbs. of Milorganite for every 5,200 sq ft. Always check state and local fertilizer ordinances and restrictions.”

[@CastroEstates]

Hello, I notice the bag says FL 5200sq ft underneath the coverage 2,500sq ft. Does that mean Florida lawns? FL?

[@Gourockian1]

Yes, the instructions on the back of the bag state "FL residents, apply 2 times per year at the rate of 32lbs per 5,200 sq ft." That's 6.15lbs per 1000 sq ft, not 12.8 lbs.

[@CastroEstates]

@@Gourockian1 thanks for the reply!

[@fyrnice25]

Sta-Green has an excellent natural fertilizer with a 16-0-10 analysis, that’s what my soil wanted after high phosphorus numbers from years of Milorganite use.

[@stephanebogen5411]

Thanks for the educative videos - always a pleasure to watch. Are we ignoring the FL application rate of 6.4 ? why does it says 5000sqft for FL and 2500 for other states? What would you recommend?

[@Gourockian1]

My 32lb bag says 5200 Sq Ft for FL so that would make it 6.15 lbs/1000sq ft.

[@travismorgan9273]

He is breaking the law and posting it on KZbin. It is illegal to apply that rate in Florida.

[@JeremyKorzo]

Classic LNC! Pure success 😎 New proud owner of a YM BP sprayer here 🙌🏼 that thing is a UNIT as Cleetus would say! 😂 got the whole cul-de-sac jealous now baby 🤘🏼🇺🇸 down here in S. FL over by’der

[@jrrn96]

I remember, but was already stocked up so avoided the price hikes here in Indiana.

[@leecannan8805]

Thanks for all the helpful and intellectual info, greatly appreciated! One question, why use the edge guard at property line and not share the wealth?! Especially in the case of herbicide.. Wouldn’t you be decreasing probability of weeds coming across by backing out that treated area further?

[@gerryhenning7337]

I was around and remember that well, I’ve switched to a different fertilizer since but it served well! Great video Allyn !!

[@8_one_8]

What would you say is one of the biggest reason for switching fertilizer, and what do you use now?

[@gerryhenning7337]

@@8_one_8 I’ve switched to ProPeat, I feel like it is a better brand and for me has proven to be a better fert. I still like Milo but when it was hard to get and I switched I feel like it was a good move?!

[@gerryhenning7337]

I now use ProPeat

[@brianlewis5714]

Do you still have the vintage bag of Milo from many years ago ?

[@richardsmith1161]

When did Tampa/ St Pete succeed from Florida?

[@VL4EVER5150]

I was there in the Milorganite battle. Had the best self made lawn on the block in AZ. Landscapers would ask me what i did in my lawn.

[@ramdisk00]

yes 2018 was there

[@stupendouslife8128]

Covers 2500 sq ft 👍 FL 5200 sq ft 🤔 Question 🙋🏻‍♂️ in Florida do I have to use half amount of it 🤔

[@DenisonGolf12]

Have 3 bags of LCN product in my garage... walking into a local Ace Hardware -- there stood a pile of Milo. Couldn't help myself. Bought enough for an app. Sometimes you just gotta go with Milo!!

[@shanea3956]

i still love and use it!

[@jrb3158]

When’s the review for that Ego riding mower coming??

[@TheLawnCareNut]

Soon ! Maybe 3 weeks or so. Right now it's a tow truck for my sprayer.

[@kickflip10118]

Hope you’re going to get a review out on the EGO T6!

[@dennissarchet4060]

Milo hunt of 2018…fun times. My wife hates the “smell” of success. lol Great Vids! Look forward to them every week!

[@ranger2316]

Are you guys on water restrictions. Pinellas county...we get reclaimed water on Saturdays.

[@tonym127]

Lawn tech here. At a seminar this past winter, they talked about this p Miloganite containing PFAS. Both fertilizer company representatives stated that most states are moving away from using this product. Stock up while you can.

[@reeksreeks3017]

CA likes getting into taking away from us so I wouldn’t be surprised.

[@chasingthefish9042]

I used milo and used to have serious fungus it seemed like it would rain and my grass would melt. I stopped putting milo down and my fungus issue disappeared. I dont know if it was milo but since i stopped using it my st aug hasnt needed any fungicide for like 3 years.

[@davedave1398]

It’s nice seeing this. Feels old school LCN for sure.

[@connormichalek13]

I have that spreader, as long as it’s not the first, last, or an app in mid summer I just open the spreader as much as possible and thrower down the milo!!!!!

[@mw3029]

I remember buying a season's worth and driving an hour away because it was sold out in a couple of days. I had to make sure I had enough for the season

[@BassChasers76]

I remember them days when it was sold out I had to get 5 bags I’m down the my finally one

[@ranger2316]

Oh those were the days...the stuff works, and you really couldn't overdo it. I also remember listening to Boogaloo Assassins background music as you were throwing it down!

[@davidmoss6031]

I just open up the spreader all the way!

[@matthewvitta5900]

I was a 10lbs every month guy. Grass looked great! That is until i started testing the soil and saw my calcium was way too high. Milo was something like 20% calcium.

[@shane6002]

I was around back in 2018 when I bought it for $7 a bag

[@Alamopiper]

I have a Sta green spreader what setting should I put it on? Thanks.

[@jstarr920]

I prefer Milo since it has lower N and I can fill the hopper more. I find it easier to apply more evenly and it allows me to pay more attention to my passes as opposed to watching the product dwindle down.

[@msource1603]

At the beginning of the video, you said the whole bags analysis contains 6%N. Your calculations didn't consider the 32lbs, and it didn't look like you considered the tare weight of the bucket. Good content. Thanks

[@edwardnappi1175]

Is Milorganite available in liquid form. Is there a liquid substitute?

[@jeremyswatkins4805]

Shopped every store to get enough to smell the success in my lawn during the Milo-rush of 18-19

[@DanKauk1979]

I love how you’ve gone back to the old school videos!!! And I do remember the ‘18-19 Milo shortage. Tragic! Thanks for the great content!

[@grimwulf7173]

I was thinking the same thing. The OG filming is the absolute best.

[@shawnsegura3324]

Why does it say FL 5200 sq ft?

[@kamilzarzycki3866]

Where can I get your shoes at the end of the video? The looks sweet

[@ronaldthered6650]

I threw down some Sunniland organic this weekend in Miami. If LCN did a milo app the same weekend, I must be doing something right!

[@K3nny24]

I was there on that day. It was sunny outside but in aisle 7 at Lowe’s it was the dark clouds of war. We were down to the last bag. I told them not to go but they didn’t listen. Lost a lot of good men due to the shortage of Mil. I still wake up in the middle of the night holding on to a pillow screaming “it’s mine it’s mine it’s mine!!”

[@Roughdraft214]

Okay I was around during the shortage. In fact I used Moorganite which is similar but made with cow manure. I think they still sell it at Tractor Supply. No kidding I got the worst weeds ever after using it!

[@mariogonzalez-dn6ls]

I was around for that 2018 struggle

[@allenthornwell1384]

You gonna do a review on the Allett? I want a reel for my Zoysia. Can’t decide between Allett or Swardman.

[@TheLawnCareNut]

yes I will here in the next few weeks