{"id":185,"date":"2016-11-16T19:16:23","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T19:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcpheetersturf.com\/?page_id=185"},"modified":"2026-04-10T16:18:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:18:07","slug":"fertilizer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/mcpheetersturf.com\/?page_id=185","title":{"rendered":"Fertilizer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fertilizing Your Lawn<\/strong><\/p>\n

We at McPheeters Turf Inc., use a formulated blend of fertilizer on our turf fields. Fertilizer is applied before planting and throughout harvest. \u00a0This special blend allows even distribution, contains immediate and slow-release nutrients, and the price per pound of nutrient is less.<\/p>\n

McPheeters fertilizer is a high quality slow release fertilizer that combines a polyurethane coat with a durable overcoat. \u00a0This fertilizer coating process creates a more uniform and consistent release of nutrients while remaining cost effective.<\/p>\n

We sell four basic fertilizer blends. \u00a0Our “Starter Fertilizer” is 16-16-16-7S (Pink)<\/span>, which is ideal for establishing new sod, gardens, shrubs and trees. \u00a0Once your lawn is established, you can choose from our three formulations. \u00a020-10-10 comes in a “Slow Release” form, and the “Slow Release” comes with iron (Red) or without iron (Blue). \u00a0The iron is non-staining.\u00a0 Our third formulation is “Standard” release, 20-6-6-10S-2Fe (Yellow)<\/span>, and is great for all your turf grass and landscape needs, and it is especially helpful for greening up your lawn following the long winter. \u00a0Our “Slow Release” forms of 20-10-10 are perfect for maintaining your lawn during the year while reducing clippings and surges in growth.\u00a0 The 20-10-10 and 20-6-6 blends also use calcium in the formula.\u00a0 Calcium helps with disease resistance, improves soil structure, aeration and drainage and is an essential nutrient that is not sufficiently abundant in our local soils.\u00a0 We have formulations to meet whatever fertilizer need that you might have. \u00a0We believe in our fertilizer line and have confidence in the company that manufactures, blends, and bags these quality products.<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Fertilizer is generally available at Instant Landscaping Company in Bend,\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Central Oregon Ranch Supply in Redmond, and N & S Tractor Supply in\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Madras.\u00a0 We are always well stocked at the farm in Culver, call ahead if you are\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0wanting large quantities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Fertilizer Options<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have color-coded labels for all of our fertilizer varieties in order to make it easier for everyone to remember what fertilizer to use, and what fertilizer you have used in the past. \u00a0The fertilizers we offer and their colors are:<\/p>\n

RED \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 20-10-10-5S-2Fe w\/ 50% of N is slow release<\/span><\/p>\n

BLUE \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 20-10-10-6S \u00a0 \u00a0 w\/ 50% of N is slow release<\/span><\/p>\n

YELLOW \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a020-6-6-10S-2Fe<\/span><\/p>\n

PINK \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a016-16-16-7S<\/span><\/p>\n

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What each number stands for:<\/p>\n

1st # = Nitrogen – vegetative growth and color<\/p>\n

2nd # = Phosphorous – energy, root growth, plant growth in cold weather<\/p>\n

3rd # = Potassium – encourages root growth and increases plant resistance to disease<\/p>\n

4th # = Sulfur – color, plant vigor<\/p>\n

5th # = Iron – color in turf, certain trees, and ornamentals<\/p>\n

When Do You Need to Fertilize Your Lawn???<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have correlated our fertilizing times with holidays, as a general guideline. \u00a0During the summer months especially, you must evaluate the condition of your lawn in order to determine a proper fertilizer schedule and amount of fertilizer. \u00a0If your lawn does not require mowing at least once a week or if it lacks a rich dark green color, it should be fertilized immediately.<\/p>\n

*After installing your new sod, wait 3 to 4 weeks and apply 5 pounds per 1000 square feet (sq. ft.) of RED<\/span> or BLUE<\/span> fertilizer.<\/p>\n

*First sign of Spring – Easter: \u00a0 6 to 7 pounds per 1000 sq. ft. of YELLOW<\/span> or RED<\/span> \u00a0(Iron in these blends give a quick green burst.)<\/p>\n

*Summer – Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day: \u00a0 \u00a0 6 to 7 pounds per 1000 sq. ft. of RED<\/span> or BLUE<\/span><\/p>\n

*First sign of Winter – Halloween: \u00a0 \u00a0 6 to 7 pounds per 1000 sq. ft. of RED<\/span> or BLUE<\/span> (Slow release in the fall will feed the lawn through the fall and winter depending on the temperature and moisture, and will get your lawn started in the Spring when the temperatures start to warm up.)<\/p>\n

Watering After Fertilizing<\/strong><\/p>\n

We recommend watering your lawn with 1 inch of water after applying any fertilizer (your lawn should always be watered with 1″ of water per irrigation – deeper, less frequent waterings conserve water and prove to be better for your lawn and plants). \u00a0Complimentary watering gauges are available at McPheeters Turf for measuring the water you apply.<\/p>\n

Fertilizer Spreaders<\/strong><\/p>\n

A spinner broadcast spreader (either a hand, shoulder bag or a push type) works most effectively for spreading fertilizer. \u00a0Doing your lawn twice in a criss-cross pattern will insure an even distribution. \u00a0Settings will vary with type of spreader and fertilizer. <\/strong><\/span>Follow the pounds per square foot recommendations above.<\/p>\n

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For questions or comments, please call McPheeters Turf, Inc. @ 541-546-9081.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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