GARDENING

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Pest Management for Roses

 

Turf Pest Management

 

Organic Products

 

Fire Ant Control

 

Atrazine St. Augustine Weed Killer

 

Dealer Product Key

 

Asian Cycad (Sago Palm) Scale

 

Palm Problems

 

UT Garden Insect Control

 

UT Garden Disease Control

 

Conserve Fly Bait

 

Parafine Horticultural Oil

 

Lawn Spot Weeder

 

Control of Common Pests of Landscape Plants

 

Lawn & Garden

Fertilizers & Nutritionals

 

Fertilizers

 

CONTROLLED RELEASE FERTILIZER 14-14-14

• Contains Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertilizer
• Continuous metering of nutrients for up to 4 months

CONTAINS: Osmocote® 14-14-14

USE ON: Potted plants, hanging baskets, flower beds and vegetable gardens.

RATE: Soil; mix 1/4 - 1/2 cups per cubic foot. Bedding plants; 3/4 - 1 cup per 10 sq. ft. Pot culture; 4 in. - 1/2 tsp., 5 in. - 1 tsp. and 6 in. - 1 1/2 tsp.

APPLICATION: Mix thoroughly with soil mix. Surface application; mix in soil + to 1” deep.

PACKED:

12 x 1 lb. zipper pouch - #02701

10 x 5 lb. bag - #02705

20 lb. bag - #02709

 

LONG LASTING CONTROLLED RELEASE FERTILIZER 18-6-12

• Contains Scotts Osmocote® Controlled Release Fertilizer
• Continuous metering of nutrients for up to 9months

CONTAINS: OsmocoteR 18-6-12

USE ON: Potted plants, hanging baskets, flower beds and vegetable gardens.

RATE: Soil; mix + - + cups per cubic ft. Plant beds; 1+ - 3 cups per 10 sq. ft. Pot Culture; 4”- + tsp., 5”- 1+ tsp., 6”- 2 tsp.

APPLICATION: Mix thoroughly with soil mix. Surface application; apply to soil around plant.

PACKED:

12 x 1 lb. Plastic Bottle - #02731

10 x 5 lb. bag - #02735

20 lb. bags - #02739

 

PLANT STARTER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER 12-48-8

• High in Phosphorous for more roots & flowers
• Great for transplanting & bedding plants

CONTAINS: 12% Nitrogen, 48% Phosphorus (P205), 8% Potassium (K20), and a compliment of minor elements.

USE ON: Transplanted tobacco, most vegetables or any crop where high phosphate is needed.

RATE: For a transplant solution or to drench, mix at 2 tbs. per gallon. For a spray, mix at 1 + tbs. per gallon.

APPLICATION: Transplant solution use + to 1 pint per plant or 1 pint per 4 ft. of row. PACKED:

16 x 3 lb. - #09803

 

PLUG FAST 12-12-6

• Contains slow release nitrogen
• Use in the hole of new grass plugs
• High in Phosphorous to kick start new roots

CONTAINS: 12% Nitrogen, 12% Phosphorus (P2O5), 6% Potash (K20), Iron 1%. 5.6% Nitrogen is slow release.

USE: Formulated for planting lawns by plugging.

RATE: 1 tsp. per plug planted. 5 lb = 20 trays

APPLICATION: Sprinkle in plug hole under plug as planted.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag -#10005

 

20-20-20 POWERPAK WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER

• Very popular, high quality & cost effective formulation
• Contains chelated minor elements

CONTAINS: 20% Nitrogen, 20% Phosphorus (P205), 20% Potassium (K20) plus Chelated Minor Elements.

USE ON: Flowers, roses, vegetables, shrubs, trees, lawns and houseplants

RATE: Spray at 2 tsp. or drench at 2 tbs. per gallon. Lawns; 1 pound per 1,000 square feet in 10 gallons of water.

PACKED:

12 x 1 lb. zipper pouch - #11301,

10 x 5 lb. poly bag - #11305

 

30-10-10 MAX ACID WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER

• Great for acid loving evergreens & tropicals
• Contains chelated minor elements
• Promotes deep rich green color

CONTAINS: 30% Nitrogen, 10% Phosphorus (P205), 10% Potassium (K20) plus Chelated Minor Elements.

USE ON: Acid-loving evergreen shrubs, trees, tropical plants

RATE: Spray at 2 Tsp. or drench at 2 TBS. per gallon. Lawns - 1 pound per 1,000 square feet in 10 gallons of water.

PACKED: 12 x 1 lb. zipper pouch with spoon - #08101

 

10-30-20 START, ROOT AND BLOOM WATER SOLUBLE FERTILIZER

• High in Phosphorous for more roots & flowers
• Great for transplanting & bedding plants

CONTAINS: 10% Nitrogen, 30% Phosphorus (P205), 20% Potassium (K20) plus Chelated Minor Elements.

USE ON: Flowers, roses, houseplants, vegetables, shrubs and trees

RATE: For a transplanting solution, mix 2 Tablespoonfuls per gallon of water. Use 1/2 to 1 pint of solution per plant. For a foliar feeding, use 1 tablespoonful per gallon of water. Repeat every 1 - 2 weeks or as needed.

PACKED:

12 x 1 lb. zipper bag w/spoon - #12111

 

10-10-10 ALL PURPOSE FERTILIZER

• Uniform, homogenous granular formulation

CONTAINS: 10% Nitrogen, 10% Phosphorus (P205), 10% Potassium (K20) plus minor elements

SUGGESTED USES: Vegetable gardens & flowerbeds; 1 cup per 25 sq. ft; Roses & large shrubs; + cup per 4 ft. of height, Fruit trees; 2-4 cups per tree.

APPLICATION: Broadcast evenly over area and water in.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. poly bag - #14975

 

Nutritionals

 

ALUMINUM SULFATE

• Great for Hydrangeas
• Acidifies Soil (lowers pH), corrects high alkalinity

CONTAINS: Fertilizer grade Aluminum Sulfate, as Metallic 9.0%. Not for spray application.

USE ON: Acid loving shrubs like rhododendrons, hydrangeas, blueberries, dogwoods, holly, gardenias, camellias, and azaleas.

CORRECTS: Excess alkalinity in the soil.

RATE: For large shrubs use 1 lb. per 3 ft. of height. For Trees, use 1 lb. per inch of trunk diameter. For small shrubs, use 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.

APPLICATION: Broadcast evenly, wash off foliage and water.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag - #00155

 

CALCIUM NITRATE

• Excellent source of Calcium and nitrogen
• Prevents Calcium deficiency

CONTAINS: 15.5% Nitrogen, 19% Calcium - readily water soluble.

USE ON: Most vegetables and flowers.

FOR: Supplying nitrogen and calcium to growing crops. Particularly useful as side dressing.

RATE: One cup per 50 feet of row or one tsp. per plant

APPLICATION: Apply over root zone but not too close to stem.

PACKED:

10 x 5lb. bag - #01405

 

CHELATED CITRUS NUTRITIONAL SPRAY

• Corrects & prevents deficiencies that cause yellowing
• Contains 5 balanced essential nutrients including zinc
• For use of all ornamentals and fruits trees

CONTAINS: Iron 1.2%, Zinc 1.7%, Manganese 1.2%, Magnesium 1.0% and Sulfur 4.1%.

USE ON: Citrus, avocados, mangoes and other tropical fruits.

CONTROLS: Most common minor element deficiencies.

RATE: 1-2 tbs. per gallon of spray.

APPLICATION: In Winter for normal preventative spray. Apply as a thorough cover spray to run off.

PACKED:

12 x Pt. -#01902

4 x Gal. -#01904

 

CHELATED GENERAL PURPOSE MINOR ELEMENT SPRAY

• Can be used on all plants including lawns
• Contains 6 important nutrients including iron
• Prevents & corrects deficiencies that cause yellowing

CONTAINS: Iron 2.75%, Manganese 1.00%, Zinc 0.50%, Magnesium 0.50%, Copper 0.25%, and Sulfur 3.8%.

USE ON: Flowers, shrubs, trees, vegetables and lawns

CONTROLS: Minor element deficiencies, yellowing of foliage, etc.

NOTE: Deficiency symptoms can be caused by improper soil pH.

RATE: Foliar: 1 tbs. per gallon of water drench: 1 oz. per 100 sq. ft. Lawns: 1 pt. per 1,000 sq. ft.

APPLICATION: Mix with water and apply as a drenching spray.

PACKED:

12 x Pt. - #01932

4 x Gal. - #01934

 

CHELATED LIQUID IRON

• Corrects Iron deficiency in flowers, vegetables, shrubs & trees.
• Also, use in the lawns for a deep, rich green color.

CONTAINS: Iron 5%.

USE ON: Flowers, shrubs, trees, vegetables and lawns.

CONTROLS: Iron deficiency (yellowing foliage)

RATE: Foliar; 1 tbs. gallon. Soil Drench; 1 fl. oz. per 100 sq. ft. Lawns; 1 pt. per 1000 sq. ft. APPLICATION: Mix with water. Apply as a drenching spray.

PACKED:

12 x Pt. - #01952

4 x Gal. - #01954

 

CHELATED PALM NUTRITIONAL

• Contains 4 nutrients for palms, including Manganese
• Prevent deficiency that may cause yellowing, browning, curling & permanent injury in palms

CONTAINS: 2.5% Manganese, 1.5% Magnesium, and 1.0% Iron.

USE ON: Palms, and other ornamentals.

CONTROLS: Nutritional deficiencies in palms.

RATE: 1 - 2 tbs. per gallon.

APPLICATION: Apply as a thorough cover spray to run off. Try to spray directly into heart.

PACKED:

12 x Pt. - #01972

4 x Gal. - #01974

 

ESSENTIAL MINOR ELEMENTS

New Granular Formulation

• Contains 7 minor elements, high in Magnesium and Iron
• Corrects minor element deficiencies
• No mixing/ No spraying - use as a dry fertilizer

CONTAINS: Magnesium 8%, Manganese 2%, Iron 5%, Sulfur 8%, Copper .25%, Zinc 0.5%, Boron .03%.

USE ON: Shrubs, trees, lawns, flowers and vegetables

FOR: The correction or prevention of minor element deficiencies.

RATE: Gardens - Preventative; 1/4 - 1/2 cup per 10 sq. ft. or 1 1/4 - 2 1/2 lbs. (2 1/2 - 5 cups) per 100 sq. ft. Curative; 1 cup per 10 sq. ft. or 5 lbs. (10 cups) per 100 sq. ft. Turf; 1 lb. (2 cups) per 100 sq. ft. or 10 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.

APPLICATION: Apply dry and water in thoroughly.

PACKED:

12 x 1 lb. bottle - #04601

10 x 5 lb. bag - #04605

25 lb. bag - #04607

 

IRON GRANULES

• No mixing/ No spraying - use as a granular fertilizer
• Correct Iron deficiency in acid loving & tropical plants
• Acidifies soil, lowers pH, and corrects high alkalinity

CONTAINS: 20% Iron from Ferrous Iron Sulfate.

USE ON: Lawns, shrubs, trees and gardens.

FOR: Correction and prevention of iron deficiency and high pH. Iron deficiency appears as intense yellowing of young growth.

RATE: Dry application; + - + lb. per 100 sq. ft. (2+ lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft.) To reduce pH, 3-6 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.

APPLICATION: Spread over treatment area and water in.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag - #06005

25 lb. bag - #06007

 

MAGNESIUM SULFATE

• No mixing/ No spraying - use as a dry fertilizer
• Corrects Magnesium deficiency in shrubs & trees
• Acidify soils with less risk of staining

CONTAINS: Fertilizer grade Magnesium Sulfate, Magnesium as Metallic 16.0%. Not for spray application.

USE ON: Citrus, palms, trees, shrubs, annuals and turf.

CONTROLS: Magnesium deficiency - yellowing between the veins of older leaves in plants. On palms, (especially date palms) this deficiency appears as yellowing of older leaflets while the center of the palm blade remains green. Eventually the tips of the older leaves will brown.

RATE: 1 - 2 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. or + - 1 lb. per 5 ft. of tree spread.

APPLICATION: Spread over treatment area and water-in.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag - #07405

25lb. bag - #07407

 

MANGANESE SULFATE

• No mixing/ No spraying - use as a dry fertilizer
• Corrects Manganese deficiency in many plants including queen palms & sago palms

CONTAINS: Manganese as metallic 27.0%.

USE ON: Palms, trees, shrubs, vegetables and other plants.

CONTROLS: Manganese deficiency, Leaves will have dark green veins with yellow areas between veins. In palms, this deficiency will cause “frizzle top”. New growth will be small and malformed.

RATE: Soil; 1/3 -2/3 cup per 100 sq. ft. Large Palms; 3 lbs. per tree.

APPLICATION: Broadcast evenly over area to be treated.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag - #07905

25 lb. bag - #07907

 

SOIL ACIDIFIER

• No dust, hard, uniform pellets

CONTAINS: 90% Sulfur

USE ON: Lawns, shrubs, trees and before planting vegetables and flowers.

FOR: The correction of high pH of soils.

RATE: Use 10 to 15 lbs. per 1,000 sq. ft. (1 to 1 1/2 lbs. per 100 sq. ft.) to reduce pH one unit. Do not overdose, have pH checked before making a second application.

APPLICATION: Spread evenly over area and water in thoroughly.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag - #11105

 

STOP BLOSSOM-END ROT of TOMATOES

• Prevents tomatoes rot due to Calcium deficiency
• Corrects Calcium deficiency

CONTAINS: 31% or 3 lbs. Calcium Chloride per gallon.

CONTROLS: Blossom-end rot/calcium deficiency

NOTE: On future crops, proper liming of soil or use of Calcium Nitrate will reduce problem.

RATE: 2 tbs. (1 fl. oz.) per gallon.

APPLICATION: In water as thorough cover spray. Compatible with most insecticides and fungicides.

PACKED:

12 x Pt. - #00902, 12 x Qt. - #00903

 

SULFATE OF POTASH 0-0-50

• Corrects Potassium deficiency in avocado, beans, corn, cherries, citrus, grapes, palms & roses
• Strengthens plants, making them less susceptible to disease & adverse conditions such as winter

CONTAINS: Granular Grade Potassium Sulfate. Not for spraying.

USE ON: Vegetables, flowers, shrubs and lawns.

FOR: Use in potassium low soils. Helps plants form healthier, stronger roots, stems, and tubers.

RATE: 1/2 lb. per 100 sq. ft.

APPLICATION: Spread over treatment area and water in.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag - #12255

 

TRIPLE SUPER PHOSPHATE 0-45-0 BULB BOOSTER

• Enhances stem strength and flower formation and set

CONTAINS: Granular grade Phosphate 45%. Not for spraying.

USE ON: Vegetables, fruit trees, bulbs, flowers and shrubs

PROVIDES: Phosphorous for increased rooting and blooming.

RATE: At planting; Use 5 lbs. per 200 sq. ft. Vegetables; 1 lb. per 50 foot of row. Roses or large shrubs; 1/4 cup per plant. Fruit Trees; 1 cup per inch of trunk diameter. Top dress; 1/4 to 1/2 cup per 20 square feet

APPLICATION: Spread over area and water in thoroughly or incorporate into planting bed.

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag - #12355

 

ZINC SULFATE

• Corrects blind nut disorder in Pecans
• Corrects zinc deficiency (mottleleaf) in avocado, beans, citrus, corn, peaches & nectarines

CONTAINS: Zinc as metallic 31%.

USE ON: Trees, shrubs, berry bushes, and fruit trees.

CONTROLS: Zinc deficiency, rosette on pecans.

RATE: Apply dry at 1.5 lbs. per inch of trunk diameter.

APPLICATION: Broadcast evenly over area to be treated and water

PACKED:

10 x 5 lb. bag - #14955