The Grass Doctor

is lesco all purpose 14-14-14 fertilizer good for st. augustine grass?

Can I use my lawn fertilizer on my Hostas? I have left over Lesco 18-24-12. It's a polymer coated fertilizer, so it has delayed release characteristics. I want to build rootmass in my hostas now in time for winter. Any harm in using this and do I use a teaspoon, tablespoon or more around the plant?

how does Lesco brand of grass seed compare to Scotts brand of grass seed? why is Scotts brand so expensive? is Lesco just as good? (especially the transitional blend fescue for sun and shade) or how compares? also, which other brands are good and how about starter fertilizers? ALSO, HAVE SEEN A BRAND CALLED "REBEL" GRASS SEED..IS IT ANY GOOD? HOW COMPARED TO ABOVE? AND WHAT ABOUT PENNINGTON?

which brands of grass seed and fertilizer do they commonly use in the UK? was just curious..as i do lawn care in the US..and was wondering what is used the most in the UK and for how long and why this brand? we use Scotts and Lesco and Vigoro. which is best you think and why? also, when, how put this down on lawns and do most aerate or core aerate beforehand? thanks for your answers! FORGOT TO ASK..ALSO,,,DO MOST PUT DOWN WHEAT STRAW OR HAY OVER THE SEED AFTER SPREAD IT OUT AND WHY? WHY SOME DONT DO THIS?

Crabgrass control failure? When using a pre-emergent crabicide (TEAM) in combination with a spring lawn fertilizer I notice poor control annual grass control next to concrete walks and driveways. I can't blame it on poor application procedure. I use a Lesco rotary broadcaster and these areas should receive at least there portion due to having any excess material scattered on walks etc. swept or blown back into the lawn areas immediately adjacent to the concrete. Other lawn areas not immediately adjacent to the concrete areas exhibit good control. The lawns are usually bluegrass/fine fescue/perennial ryegrass turfs. Has anyone also seen this problem when using pre-emergents such as Team or Dimension? Could the problem be a result of excess heat build-up next to paved areas?