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APPLYING IFA STEP 3 SPRING & SUMMER FERTILIZER

As spring begins to wind down and we head into the summer months, temperatures begin to rise. Keep your lawn in tip-top shape, especially if you plan to host friends and family during summer holidays or backyard barbecues.

IFA Step 3 Spring & Summer Fertilizer is safe to apply in the summer heat. It’s locally formulated with slow release nitrogen to feed your grass up to two months without burning the lawn (when applied as directed).

Each fertilizer pellet is coated with IFA exclusive Omnicote for an even nutrient distribution. It contains three types of iron – quick, medium and slow release – to provide a superior dark green lawn all summer long. The Omnicote in IFA Step 3 Spring & Summer Fertilizer also consists of manganese and zinc, helping your lawn more efficiently utilize water in the summer heat.

WHEN TO APPLY: JUN., JUL. OR AUG.

Apply IFA Step 3 Spring & Summer in late spring and summer; anytime between June and the end of August. Make sure at least 4 to 6 weeks have passed between applying IFA Step 2 Weed & Feed and IFA Step 3 Spring & Summer.

HOW TO APPLY:

1. Add IFA Step 3 Spring & Summer to spreader

2. Set spreader (see recommendations below)

3. Apply to a dry (non-wet) lawn

4. Water thoroughly soon after application

5. Apply only once and make sure to wait at least 4-6 weeks before applying IFA Step 4 Fall & Winter Fertilizer in September or October.

SPRING & SUMMER FERTILIZER: STEP 3 TO A HEALTHY LAWN

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RECOMMENDED SPREADER SETTINGS:

Before applying, consider the following settings: Scotts Elite Spreader, 8; Earthway EV-N-Spred, 17; IFA Spreader, 17; Scotts Whirl Hand Spreader, 5 (*apply over lawn twice); and Scotts Wizz Hand Spreader, 6 (*apply over lawn twice). Uniformly apply over your lawn and slightly overlap walking paths (especially with drop spreaders) to avoid lines.

As a general rule, open any spreader 1/4 inch and walk at a normal pace. If you walk at a faster pace, you’ll need to open up the spreader slightly more. Adjust any setting based on your preference and pace.

Spreader settings are approximate. Check your spreader for accuracy. The settings are based upon a rate of 3.3 lbs. per 1,000 square feet. For questions regarding any of our spreaders, please ask an employee at your local IFA Country Store.

REVIVE YOUR LAWN

Let’s face it, summer is hard on lawns. Either through rising temperatures or sprinklers that don’t properly cover all of your lawn (or both), dry, brown spots may begin to appear.

If this occurs, apply Revive to your lawn to rejuvenate the damaged area, maintain thickness, and the additional iron helps turn your whole lawn dark green. Revive conserves water during times of drought and severe heat by wetting the soil deeper and allowing your lawn to store more water between irrigations. It assists in loosening compacted soil by promoting root activity, and may be applied while IFA Step 3 Spring & Summer Fertilizer is still active in the soil.

WATER ISN’T FIXING THE DEAD SPOTS. NOW WHAT?

If low watering and our dry, hot summers isn’t the primary issue for dead spots in your yard, something else may be attacking your lawn.

In most cases, the culprit is lawn grubs. They’re larvae that’s hatched from eggs laid primarily by billbugs and occasionally by June beetles. They’ll eat and destroy the root system of the lawn, causing brown spots. For more info on lawn grubs, prevention and treatment, visit www.IFACountryStores.com/topics/lawn-and-garden.

Another issue to look for isn’t a pest, but a lawn fungus. Necrotic Ring Spot (NRS) is becoming more common in northern Utah, and the symptoms primarily appear in summer heat or drought conditions. It’s aggressive, hard to control, and colonizes in your lawns roots. A lawn with NRS will have brown spots with the texture of healthy grass. It’s not dry and brittle. Frequently, the turf will survive the infection and re-grow in the center of the patches, giving them a ring-like “frog eye” appearance.

In either case, consider contacting your local IFA Country Store specialist or Utah State University Extension Agent to help diagnose the problem.

Information for this article was provided by Ken Holt, Lawn & Garden Category Manager, IFA Country Store.

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As a general rule, open any spreader 1/4 inch and walk at a normal pace. If you walk at a faster pace, you’ll need to open up the spreader slightly SPRING & SUMMER FERTILIZER

» WATER IN AFTER APPLICATION

• Formulated with slow release nitrogen.• Safe for summer application.• Features manganese and zinc for optimal

lawn performance and water utilization in summer heat.

• Contains three types of iron for a dark green color.

• Each fertilizer pellet is coated with IFA exclusive Omnicote for even nutrient distribution.

• Locally formulated.

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CRABGRASS & SPURGE PREVENTER WITH FERTILIZER» WATER IN AFTER APPLICATION

• Prevents weeds.• Provides early spring green up.

• Contains iron for a dark green color.• Locally formulated.

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FALL & WINTER FERTILIZER» WATER IN AFTER APPLICATION

• Builds strong roots.• Helps prepare lawn for winter.• Contains three types of iron for a dark

green color.

• Encourages healthy spring turf.• Each fertilizer pellet is coated with IFA

exclusive Omnicote for even nutrient distribution.

• Locally formulated.

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WEED & FEED» WATER LAWN PRIOR TO APPLICATION

• Kills dandelions and other broadleaf weeds.• Promotes thick, dark green grass.

• Contains iron for a dark green color.• Locally formulated.

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BOUNTIFUL EARTH HUMATE» APPLY WITH STEP 1 & STEP 4

• Provides darker green, healthier lawn by improving availability of iron and other trace minerals.

• Helps improve soil fertility.

• Increases soil water holding capacity helping healthy lawns use less water.

• Helps hold nitrogen in the root zone. Lawns stay greener longer.

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