You can order Milorganite online through national retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowe’s, as well as locally owned hardware stores and garden centers. On the Ace Hardware and True Value websites, for example, you may be able to order Milorganite and have it delivered to your home or local store for pick-up.
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What is the difference between Lowes organic 4-3-0 fertilizer and Milorganite?
I saw the other day that Lowe’s now carries an organic 4-3-0 fertilizer that covers 2500 sqft for slightly cheaper than milorganite. Has anyone looked into the differences between the two? It’s not just about the sticker price. That bag has just 4% nitrogen, while milorganite has 6%.
Where can I buy Milorganite?
The only Milorganite is Milorganite. If you can’t find Milorganite, we understand you may choose another product this season, but please buy Milorganite when more is available. Shop online and order from your local retailer to ship directly to your home, if available.
Is Milorganite good for lawns?
Milorganite never burns, it doesn't have to be watered-in and its 2.5% iron produces beautiful thick green lawns without excessive growth. Milorganite is the golf course choice! Maximum Coverage Area (Sq.
Why does Milwaukee produce so much Milorganite?
We were able to produce more Milorganite several decades ago because Milwaukee was home to several breweries and a yeast producer, all of which added a significant amount of “raw materials.”
How much does a bag of Milorganite cost?
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What happens if you put too much Milorganite on your lawn?
Milorganite will green-up your lawn, just give it a little time. Applying too much fertilizer can also harm the environment. Excess nutrients may be washed away and pollute area waterways. This is particularly true for quick-release, synthetic fertilizers.Mar 14, 2020
How much does a 32 lb bag of Milorganite cover?
2,500 square feetThirty-two pounds of Milorganite now provides the exact same coverage as the former 36-pound bag—2,500 square feet of lawn.Mar 20, 2019
Why is Milorganite so hard to find?
Fewer water-based industries and less wastewater equal less Milorganite. There's only a finite amount of raw material available that's processed into Milorganite. Although more than 43,000 tons of Milorganite will be produced this season—about 2.5 million bags— it continues to fall short of customer demand.
Can you apply Milorganite every month?
It is unnecessary and harmful to use Milorganite every month. Milorganite is an organic, high-nitrogen fertilizer with a very slow release schedule. It takes 8–10 weeks for Milorganite to release all of its soil nutrients and feed your lawn.
Does Milorganite have to be watered in?
No, it's not necessary to water in Milorganite after application, which is one of its great features. It stays on the soil until water and temperature conditions are just right for soil microbes to break down the nutrients in Milorganite for plants to use.
Is Milorganite made from human feces?
Despite what you've heard, Milorganite is not made out of human feces.
Is Milorganite better than Scott's?
Milorganite is an organic fertilizer that feeds soil microbes and provides iron. It is gentle and easy to use, with a very low risk of harming your grass. However, it has a much lower nitrogen content than Scotts Turf Builder, so it won't provide the same dramatic boost in growth.
Will Milorganite make my grass green?
Milorganite, an organic nitrogen fertilizer, is a product that you're likely to consider using on your lawn. That's because you can apply it without risk of burning your grass. Also, it contains a iron, which means when you apply Milorganite it will help grass achieve a beautiful dark green color.Mar 19, 2020
Is Milorganite being discontinued?
Milorganite is not going out of business. As long as the MMSD continues to protect our waterways through wastewater treatment, there will be Milorganite.
How long does Milorganite results take?
Milorganite is a US-produced organic slow-release fertilizer that works great on lawns. It starts to take effect after just 1 week with clearly lusher and greener grass within 2 – 3 weeks. Before applying milorganite, check for the best soil absorption conditions for the best results.
How do I get Milorganite?
Finding Milorganite Use our store locator to help you find retailers in your area that sell Milorganite. The store locator does not indicate which retailers have Milorganite in stock. After identifying a retailer in your area, we suggest you check their website and call ahead to see if they have Milorganite in stock.
Anybody else getting completely boned by local weather forecasters?
I overseeded a couple weeks ago when rain wasn't in the forecast for the next week. Maybe five days later, a 30% chance of stray showers turned into a torrential downpour and flooded out my yard.
My version of the DIY peat moss spreader
Watched all the videos on YouTube and read through some of the previously posted ones and combined all the ideas into this. 2ft diameter wheels with 1/2 inch screen. Used castor wheels for the axel and spring loaded latch pins for the door.
What is milorganite recycling?
Milorganite is one of the largest and oldest recycling efforts in the county. Instead of bottles and cans, we recycle nutrients. Since 1926, nearly 10 billion lbs. of “waste” has been diverted from landfills as a result. Although we can’t increase the amount of raw materials, we can improve our processes and we did.
What is MMSD fertilizer?
Nearly 100 years ago, the Milwaukee Sewerage Commission, the predecessor to MMSD, implemented a new invention to treat wastewater and found that the bi-product would be a valuable nutrient-rich fertilizer, not a waste stream that would be a societal burden. Rather than dump product into a landfill, at a cost, they discovered it was less expensive and saved tax dollars, to distribute Milorganite as slow-release nitrogen, iron-rich fertilizer. Customers have seen its benefits—a greener, fuller lawn—ever since.
Is milorganite a supply or demand?
Supply of Milorganite isn't Driven by Demand. The concept of supply and demand doesn’t apply to Milorganite. We can’t produce more Milorganite to meet the growing demand. Even though we’ll produce nearly 50,000 tons of Milorganite this season—that’s more than 3 million bags—it’s still not enough!
Is milorganite going out of business?
Milorganite is NOT Going Out of Business. Milorganite is NOT going out of business! As we treat wastewater for our region, we will always be producing the bi-product that is then converted to Milorganite. Again, this is the most cost-effective and environmentally responsible use for this waste stream.
Does milorganite ship directly to customers?
Milorganite is not set up to sell and ship directly to customers. We partner with a nationwide distribution network that sells to your local retailers. The wholesale cost of Milorganite has been level for the past several years, with 2% or less increase annually.
Is milorganite the same as biosolid?
Look for the Milorganite logo, not all slow-release nitrogen, biosolid fertilizers are the same. There are several communities throughout the country that offer similar biosolid, slow-release nitrogen fertilizers, but they’re not “just like” Milorganite.
