Approved Earth-Friendly Fertilizers - 2005 / Michigan Info

Allen Park, MI(Zone 6a)




Approved Earth-Friendly Fertilizers - 2005

These products are example brand name fertilizers that meet or exceed
the
recommendations established by the Healthy Lawn and Garden Technical
Advisory Committee for Wayne and Oakland County as follows:

Slow-release fertilizer:
Organic fertilizer; or
Synthetic fertilizer with 50% or more water insoluble nitrogen

Low-phosphorus fertilizer:
Ratio of nitrogen-to-phosphorus (N-P) which is equal
to or greater than 5:1

Is not a weed and feed type product
· Spot treatment of weeds is recommended


Fertilizer Brand Name N-P-K % Slow Release

Clean Green Soy Fertilizer 7 – 0 - 0 HIGH
Safer Natural Turf Program 8 – 1 - 1 93%
Corn Gluten pellets 9 – 0 - 0 85%
Fertrell Lawn Fertilizer 9 – 1 – 4 or
8 – 1 – 8 70% - 80%
Greenview – Low Phosphorus 26 – 4 – 12 or
29 – 2 – 10 76%
Greenview – Zero Phosphorus 27 – 0 – 12 or
30 – 0 – 12 76%
Ringer Lawn Restorer 10 – 2 - 6 76%
Pursell’s Sta-Green 31 – 2 - 4 65%

The Healthy Lawn and Garden Technical Advisory Committee is made up of
representatives from the following agencies: Michigan Green Industry
Association (MGIA), Southeastern Oakland County Water Authority
(SOCWA),
Wayne County Department of Environment and MSU Extension Wayne County
and
MSU Extension Oakland County.

This is a partial listing. Other products meeting the recommendations
may
be available. If you are aware of others, please contact Ms. Nancy
Gregor, Wayne County Department of Environment, at (734) 326-3936.

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WAYNE COUNTY
EARTH-FRIENDLY FERTILIZER STICKER PROGRAM
2005 PARTICIPATING RETAILERS

The following retailers have agreed to display the slow-release
fertilizer
stickers on bags of lawn fertilizer meeting the definition of
slow-release
and low phosphorus fertilizers established by the Healthy Lawn and
Garden
Technical Advisory Committee.

Tom’s Lawn & Garden Ctr 4117 Allen Rd. Allen Park 313 386-2310
Aco Hardware 43335 Joy Road Canton 734 455-3110
Aco Hardware 22611 Michigan Ave. Dearborn 313 273-6483
English Gardens 22650 Ford Rd Dearborn Hgts 313 565-8133
Allemon’s Landscape Ctr. 17727 Mack Detroit 313 882-9085
Damman Hardware 9941 Hayes Detroit 313 527-9600
Damman Hardware 17101 Kercheval Grosse Pointe 313 882-9230
Aco Hardware 29567 Five Mile Livonia 734 421-3400
Aco Hardware 37133 Six Mile Livonia 734 464-6360
Damman Hardware 37300 Five Mile Livonia 734 462-0666
Hunts Ace Hardware 33567 W 7 Mile Rd Livonia 248 474-8700
Aco Hardware 44441 Ann Arbor Rd. Plymouth 734 453-1990
Plymouth Nursery 9900 Plymouth Road Plymouth 734 453-5500
Saxtons 587 W. Ann Arbor Tr. Plymouth 734 453-6250
Ray Hunter Flowers 16153 Eureka Southgate 734 284-2500
Aco Hardware 3080 Van Horn Trenton 734 671-0260
Northside True Value 2912 S. Wayne Rd Wayne 734 721-7244
Aco Hardware 31059 Ann Arbor Tr. Westland 734 522-8280
Aco Hardware 132 S. Merriman Westland 734 728-2030
Aco Hardware 2777 S. Wayne Rd Westland 734 728-2561
Clyde Smith & Sons 8000 Newburgh Westland 734 425-1434
Barson’s Green House 6414 Merriman Westland 734 421-5959
Panetta Landscaping 8500 Middlebelt Westland 734 421-5299

Michigan State University
Soil Nutrient Testing Service

Offered by participating garden centers and hardware stores
In cooperation with Wayne County Department of Environment &
Groundwater Stewardship Program, Wayne County MSU Extension

Saturday, April 2, 2005 through Sunday, April 24, 2005
$13.00 per sample – includes organic matter test

Purchase and return your soil samples to one of the stores listed
below.
For all metro area locations: www.rougeriver.com or www.landscape.org

The package price includes:
pH, lime requirement, phosphorus (P);
potassium (K); calcium (Ca); magnesium (Mg.)

Plus organic matter analysis.

The price also includes delivery of your soil sample
from the retailer to the soil testing laboratory at
Michigan State University. Test results will be returned
in time for spring planting.

Participating retailers in Wayne County

Barson’s Greenhouse – 6414 N. Merriman, Westland
Panetta Landscaping – 8500 Middlebelt, Westland
English Gardens – all metropolitan locations
Plymouth Nursery – 9900 Plymouth Rd, Plymouth
Clyde Smith & Sons – 8000 Newburgh, Westland
Tom’s Lawn & Garden Center – 4117 Allen Road, Allen Park
Ray Hunter Flowers – 16153 Eureka, Southgate
Saxtons – 587 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth

SOIL SAMPLING INSTRUCTIONS
For soil nutrient testing throughout the year,
contact Wayne County MSU Extension: (313) 833-3412.

SOIL TESTING IS IMPORTANT FOR HEALTHY PLANTS & CLEAN WATER

A soil test is the best way to learn about the needs of your garden or
lawn. A soil test indicates nutrient levels already in your soil – a
first step in determining how much and what type of fertilizer is
needed
for the plants you are trying to grow.

Over-application of fertilizers can pollute water resources, ruin
plants,
and waste money. DON’T GUESS…SOIL TEST!

Directions for collecting a soil sample:

1. Decide whether you want to test soil from the lawn, flower garden,
or
vegetable garden. Use a spade or trowel and a clean plastic pail.

2. Collect 10 random soil samples from one type of landscape area –
such
as your lawn, flower garden, or vegetable garden. Remove a slice of
soil
-- extending to the bottom of the plant roots (3 inches below the turn
for
lawn; 7 inches deep for flowers and vegetables.) Do not include roots,
thatch, or other plant materials in the sample.

3. Each small soil sample should be about 1/2 cup. Mix the 10 samples
together in the pail.

4. Place 2 cups of the well-mixed soil in a clean plastic bag or
container, or in a purchased soil test box. Soil may be dry or damp
(not
soaking wet).

5. To test more than one area of your landscape, use a clean container
and repeat steps #1 through #4. LABEL ALL SAMPLES!

6. Carry soil sample(s) to one of the participating retailers.
Purchase
the soil test “box” if you have not already done so.

Retailers then complete the soil testing form and “box” your soil
sample
for analysis at the soil testing laboratory, Michigan State University.
Retailers, in cooperation with public agencies, deliver the soil test
“boxes” to the testing lab. Following the analysis, the soil test
report
will be mailed to you.

Why test soil for nutrients?

Since plants take up nutrients from the soil, nutrients need to be
replenished from time to time. The only way to identify the particular
nutrients needed is to test your soil.

Why test soil for organic matter?

Organic matter should comprise 5% or more of the soil by weight (5% -
10% by volume). Because organic matter is continually “used” in a
biologically active soil system, it needs to be periodically replaced.

Compost and peat are examples of organic matter materials which improve
soil structure, retain water, encourage root penetration, and aerate
soil.
Compost is particularly beneficial because it gradually releases
nutrients, supports beneficial microorganisms and earthworms, and
suppresses some soil-borne diseases.

Public information outreach funded through a grant from the Rouge
River
National Wet Weather Demonstration Program.

For additional information, Contact Wayne County Dept. of Environment
at
(888) 223-2363 or www.rougeriver.com




CHINA, MI(Zone 6a)

Paulgrow, I blend my own organic fertilizer, I no it 50% fast releases and 50% slow releases but I would like to have an analysis done on it. Do you know if MS soil testing can do this.
Ken
Pondview Alpaca ranch

Allen Park, MI(Zone 6a)

I'm not sure if MSU does or not.
Her'es a lab in Fort Wayne that does all type of testing.

A&L Great Lakes Lab, Inc.
3505 Conestoga Drive 209
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
260/483-4759

CHINA, MI(Zone 6a)

Thanks

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