Fall is prime time to get your cool-season fescue lawn rejuvenated again. Here are some new products to make that job easier:
SuperGreenPower formula 24-2-12 with IBDU (Isobutylidene diurea) features 70 percent slow-release nitrogen for less waste and runoff. Lebanon Seaboard says IBDU allows grass to hold more potassium for better wear-tolerance and disease-resistance; it also contains sulfate of potash, a source of potassium preferred by golf-course managers for health and vigor.
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IBDU is moisture-activated, not temperature- or microbial-activated, meaning it feeds cool season grasses all winter, except when the ground is frozen and moisture is not moving. About $20 to $39 worth covers 5,000 to 10,000 square feet.
Also, look for Winter Green fall fertilizer in 10-16-20 and Green Power slow-release for mid- to late-fall feeding; sold under the Greenview label at garden centers, 800-233-0626, or visit www.lebsea.com.
The new Mantis edger combines the maneuverability of a stick edger and the power of a wheeled edger, all in just 16 pounds. The edger’s power lies in its engine, the same engine used on the Mantis tiller/cultivator. Cost: $300. Call 800-366-6268 or visit http://www.mantisgardentools.com.