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South East Mowing
12-12-2010, 09:48 PM
Been advised by a fellow Indy that Sure gro in Dingley has Scotts Lawn Builder 20kg for $80.
Its just around the corner from a new commercial client that I picked up. Thanks to some help from Big ed:)

courty
12-12-2010, 10:56 PM
John
Stripes put me on to a company called Plantmark,they do 20kg for $70 +tax,pretty sure they have outlets in Vic.

Stripes
13-12-2010, 06:09 AM
John
Stripes put me on to a company called Plantmark,they do 20kg for $70 +tax,pretty sure they have outlets in Vic.

Yeah I think they have a couple of nurseries in Vic.

ian
13-12-2010, 07:45 AM
Plantmark :Lynbrook (Vic),Thomastown (VIC),Werribee (VIC),Kellyville (NSW),Parafield Gardens (SA),Merrimac (QLD)http://plantmark.com.au/indexold.html

SouthCoast Walker
14-12-2010, 06:33 PM
Is this Scotts really worth that sort of money?????? I use Shirleys No17 and get excellent results and its $38 for 25kg from bunnings.

Stripes
14-12-2010, 06:55 PM
It's good stuff and you use a lot less Scotts to get the same results as Shirleys. I think its about one third from memory, plus you can also get Scotts with wetting agent added in, weed treatment added in and stuff like that.

SouthCoast Walker
14-12-2010, 07:08 PM
It's good stuff and you use a lot less Scotts to get the same results as Shirleys. I think its about one third from memory, plus you can also get Scotts with wetting agent added in, weed treatment added in and stuff like that.

Oh makes sense now.

Bluey
14-12-2010, 07:52 PM
Yep very good stuff

DavidS
15-12-2010, 06:21 PM
I use Barmac, High N with Fe or Maintenance Mix which is high in Potassium for roots and stems, 20kg for $60.50 from Globe Australia, branches in Qld, NSW, Vic, SA, WA, Tas and NT. Slow release fertiliser.

ian
15-12-2010, 07:19 PM
i'm still trying to find something to slow the stuff down not make it grow faster

SouthCoast Walker
15-12-2010, 09:38 PM
i'm still trying to find something to slow the stuff down not make it grow faster


Round up should be the ticket

NLALM
16-12-2010, 07:35 PM
Ian primo max may be something that could help you

ian
16-12-2010, 08:26 PM
Ian primo max may be something that could help you

thanks Mark i might have to look into it

imoww
25-09-2012, 04:24 PM
Scotts lawn builder....$60 a 20kg bag
COmpany is called Everris.
They have outlets everywhere.
In sydney they charge $7.80 for delivery to the metro area.
And free delivery if you buy $300 worth.
http://www.everris.com/Home/Ornamental-Horticulture/Specialists/Australia.aspx

Leon241
11-10-2012, 04:51 PM
Where can I buy it (20kg bags) on the Mornington Penninsula? Do farming/agriculture places have it?

South East Mowing
11-10-2012, 04:55 PM
Where can I buy it (20kg bags) on the Mornington Penninsula? Do farming/agriculture places have it?

I'd be interested to - Dandenong area??

ian
11-10-2012, 09:08 PM
plantmark list 15kg bags for $66

Tender Lovin Lawn&Garden
12-10-2012, 01:00 AM
Is this Scotts really worth that sort of money?????? I use Shirleys No17 and get excellent results and its $38 for 25kg from bunnings.

do you need to water in the shirlys no 17 i know scotts you dint but you pay top dollar up here for it. Will chase uup hte other metinoned companys in the morning.

imoww
15-12-2012, 05:42 AM
Interesteing....
Scotts is now called Everris...
http://www.scottsasiapacific.com/
They have a new fertiliser aparrently replacing Scotts regular lawn builder . And cheaper too.
I bought a 25klg bag for $50. off their suppliers.
Only thing is... You have to water it in...

imoww
15-12-2012, 05:43 AM
Is shirlys no 17 good for growth or just for the colour?

fairdinkum
16-12-2012, 04:19 AM
In my opinion shirleys No. 17 is outstanding for growth and colour. Much better than scotts. But you have to be really careful with it as it really does burn the lawn if it's not well watered, especially if you drop piles of it. It has to be spread out evenly. And you need to water it in with a hand hose to push it down as close to the soil level as possible....a sprinkler won't do it. You also need to keep watering it, or hope it rains, for best effect. Lawns done with shirleys need weekly mowing. I usually mulch the first time a week after using it. I don't use it on clients any more as they generally won't water it then blame me for killing their lawn.

urbanpatch
16-12-2012, 08:25 AM
What about good old pivot 400. We use it on most of our large properties.

imoww
16-12-2012, 09:11 AM
So whats the story with pivot 400? Is it fast growing? Apparently, you have to water it in?

ian
16-12-2012, 09:25 AM
In my opinion shirleys No. 17 is outstanding for growth and colour. Much better than scotts. But you have to be really careful with it as it really does burn the lawn if it's not well watered, especially if you drop piles of it. It has to be spread out evenly. And you need to water it in with a hand hose to push it down as close to the soil level as possible....a sprinkler won't do it. You also need to keep watering it, or hope it rains, for best effect. Lawns done with shirleys need weekly mowing. I usually mulch the first time a week after using it. I don't use it on clients any more as they generally won't water it then blame me for killing their lawn.
as fairdinkum said these are 2 good reasons to be careful who you do fertilise lawns for if the client won't pay for weekly mowing all you have really done is make heaps of extra work for yourself plus if you takeaway clippings then you have added to your costs for this lawn and if the client doesn't water you are to blame even if there is then a drought it is obvious to them that it's either your fertilising that has killed the lawn or you haven't done the job correctly or it wouldn't have died off

urbanpatch
16-12-2012, 09:27 PM
true, i always use the pivot just before good rains or even during. great burst of growth but all my properties are maintained when necessary, weekly 9 - 10 months of the year.

PaulG
17-12-2012, 12:07 AM
I'll say it again... Earthlife Lawn Blend. More than just a growth booster and quick colour-up like many high nitrogen fertilisers. Improves soil condition, grass health, thickness/lushness etc and as it's a crushed rock-mineral based preparation with some slow release granules you don't have to be fanatical about watering it in.

DavidS
18-12-2012, 06:56 PM
Sometimes I don't know why we bother advising pepole what to use. So many people have it set in their mind Scotts or Shirley's is the best. Only if you want to pay top dollar and buy the name. Earthlife Lawn Blend, Healthy Earth Lawn blend or Katex Super Grass are probably the best organic fertilsers that DO NOT need watering in. They also have minerals and other stuff to help build a healthy and viable soil and lawn. If your soil is **** then it's usless apply heaps of chemicals. You need to add organics to the soil to help the turf grow strong.

Redeye
18-12-2012, 07:58 PM
+1
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PaulG
18-12-2012, 08:37 PM
Sometimes I don't know why we bother advising pepole what to use. So many people have it set in their mind Scotts or Shirley's is the best. Only if you want to pay top dollar and buy the name. Earthlife Lawn Blend, Healthy Earth Lawn blend or Katex Super Grass are probably the best organic fertilsers that DO NOT need watering in. They also have minerals and other stuff to help build a healthy and viable soil and lawn. If your soil is **** then it's usless apply heaps of chemicals. You need to add organics to the soil to help the turf grow strong.

Spot on!

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imoww
18-12-2012, 08:52 PM
This earthlife sounds great but cant get it in Sydney

PaulG
18-12-2012, 11:28 PM
I'll check with the manufacturer as he's local here. I'm sure he told me he has nationwide distribution.

Lawn Mowing Professionals
18-12-2012, 11:44 PM
I'll check with the manufacturer as he's local here. I'm sure he told me he has nationwide distribution.

If not... there is a good opportunity Paul!

Simmo.

DavidS
19-12-2012, 12:57 PM
These are the suppliers in Sydney for Katex Super Grass and Healthy Earth fertilisers http://www.katekfertilizers.com.au/Sydney-Surrounds.html ask them for a local dealer.

imoww
25-02-2013, 05:51 PM
This is the result of Proturf. 25Kg bag for $406021