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THE IMPORTANCE OF A FALL FERTILIZER APPLICATION
Remember all the time you spent on your lawn this spring and summer; weeding, feeding, treating, watering
and mowing? Now that fall is here don’t let all that hard work go to waste. There is one more step to ensure that your lawn is protected throughout the winter and has the nutrients it needs to start off next spring looking great! Although you may be feeling tired of lawn work, as the professional will tell you, fall is one of the most important fertilizer application times of the year.
WHY SHOULD I "WINTERIZE" MY LAWN?
Fall brings back perfect conditions for your lawn; cooler nights, morning dew, sufficient rainfall. These conditions cause your grass to begin to grow again. Your grass begins to store its nutrients in its roots throughout fall in preparation for winter. A fall feeding enables the plant to store more food for winter and is readily available when warmer temperatures arrive in spring, thus producing a quick spring-greening and thicker lawn growth.
HOW TO "WINTERIZE" YOUR LAWN
1. CONDUCT A SOIL TEST
If you’re unsure if you should apply a fall fertilizer, conduct a soil test
to check the amount of potassium (an element essential to fall turf health) in your soil.
- NOTE: Cool-Season grasses will always benefit from a fall feeding since it is their peak growing season.
2. KNOW WHAT TYPE OF GRASS YOU HAVE AND WHEN TO APPLY A FALL FERTILIZER
Cool-Season Turf
Grass types such as Kentucky bluegrass, fescue or perennial ryegrass which are most commonly found in northern regions. Cool-season grasses experience their peak growth in fall and respond well to fertilizer. Fall fertilizer applications are best utilized by your lawn and soil when applied throughout Mid-September to Early November.
Warm-Season Turf
Grass types such as Bermuda, centipede, St. Augustine and Zoysia. If you’re located in an area where freezes occur and lawns go dormant during the winter, you shouldn’t fertilize after September 1st (so you don’t fuel new growth that will be damaged by winter freeze). If you’re located in an area where warm-season grass stays green during the winter months, an application of fall fertilizer in the early autumn is recommended.
- NOTE: If you are unsure of the type of grass you have, consult a lawn care expert to determine which species is in your yard.
3. PURCHASING THE CORRECT TYPE OF FERTILIZER: FALL FERTILIZER OR FERTILIZER WITH WEED & FEED?
When your lawn begins to grow again in fall, along with new grass growth, a few weeds may appear as well. If this happens, use a Fall Fertilizer with Weed and Feed (See Weeds to Tackle Late Summer and Fall article for more information about pesky weeds common in late summer and fall). If your lawn is weed-free, use a fertilizer meant for fall application. When choosing a lawn care product to winterizer your lawn, make sure that it has extra potash (chemical symbol K means potassium, it’s the “K” in N-P-K) in the blend. Potash/Potassium assists with root development that will strengthen your lawn so that it is prepared to survive the winter season and look great in spring.
4. APPLYING
First, you will need to clear the lawn of all leaves, either by leaf-mulching or by raking and bagging. Then use a lawn spreader to apply your fall fertilizer application. Refer to label instructions to determine timing, amount and application rate of the product you purchased.
For professional fertilizers, humic and AMP-XC™ enriched products available, please visit TurfCare’s online Product Catalog.
For green industry professionals or others interested in ordering Turfcare products, please contact our Customer Service
to find a distributor near you.
References:
http://www.groundsguys.com/blog/2014/january/feed-your-lawn-with-proper-fertilization/
https://www.bayeradvanced.com/articles/winterizing-your-lawn
http://www.todayshomeowner.com/how-to-winterize-the-grass-in-your-lawn/
http://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/lawns/how-to-winterize-your-lawn
http://www.bhg.com/gardening/yard/lawn-care/when-should-i-apply-a-winter-fertilizer-to-my-lawn/#page=0
http://awaytogarden.com/weeds-to-target-late-summer-and-fall/
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Platte River Equity Portfolio Company Turf Care Supply, LLC Acquires Agri-Nutrients, Inc. Brunswick, OH , October 9, 2024 – Platte River Equity (“Platte River”) portfolio company Turf Care Supply, LLC (“Turf Care”) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (“Agri-Nutrients”), a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the turf & ornamental (“T&O”) industry. This strategic acquisition provides Turf Care with an established presence in the south-central United States, an enhanced product portfolio and additional manufacturing capacity. “This acquisition represents much more than a business transaction; it is a strategic step forward in expanding our reach and enhancing our customers’ growth. By bringing Agri-Nutrients into the Turf Care family, we are broadening our product portfolio, expanding our market presence and further positioning ourselves as a leader in providing innovative solutions for our customers,” said Mark Mangan, President of Turf Care. “We are excited about joining the Turf Care team,” said Jim Montgomery, President of Agri-Nutrients. “At Agri-Nutrients, our core values center around customer service and product innovation, and we are confident that this combination will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers.” “Platte River welcomes the Agri-Nutrients team to Turf Care. This transaction underscores our long-term commitment to fostering growth through both organic and inorganic initiatives across the Turf Care platform,” said Tarun Kanthety, Vice President of Platte River. “The partnership with Agri-Nutrients strengthens Turf Care’s value-added offering, creating additional growth opportunities across the combined customer base.” B&A Corporate Advisors served as the exclusive financial advisor to Agri-Nutrients. About Agri-Nutrients Founded in 1992 and based in Catoosa, OK, Agri-Nutrients is a manufacturer and blender of custom granular fertilizers for the T&O industry, predominantly selling into the lawn care, sports turf and golf course end markets. About Turf Care Supply Established in 1974, Turf Care Supply is one of the largest formulators and blenders of urea products to the T&O market. Turf Care has a comprehensive product portfolio of fertilizers, combination products (herbicide/insecticide), soil amendments and enhanced efficiency fertilizer ingredients. Turf Care's products are sold to distributors and blenders serving the commercial, residential and golf end markets. Turf Care operates four manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the eastern U.S. About Platte River Equity Founded in 2006 and based in Denver, CO, Platte River Equity is a private equity firm focused on investments in established lower middle market operating companies within targeted industrial sectors where it has substantial operating and investing experience. Platte River utilizes prudent capital structures in order to invest in future growth opportunities and withstand changing economic environments. The firm also provides significant ongoing support to its portfolio companies through dedicated resources across functional areas. The firm has raised funds with committed capital in excess of $1.6 billion and is currently investing out of its fifth fund. The Platte River team is the largest collective investor across its funds, deeply aligning the firm with its investors and portfolio company management teams.
Dear Valued Industry Partners and Customers, We are pleased to announce that Turf Care Supply, LLC has acquired Agri-Nutrients, Inc. (October 1, 2024) a respected manufacturer in the turf and ornamental fertilizer industry. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in our commitment to providing you with an expanded range of innovative products, services, and industry expertise, all designed to support your business’s continued growth and success. As a valued partner or customer, you will benefit from enhanced service capabilities and an extended geographic reach, thanks to Agri-Nutrients, Inc.’s strategic facility located in the Port of Catoosa, Oklahoma. With this established presence in the Southwest and Western markets, Turf Care Supply, LLC’s expanded operational footprint will allow us to serve a broader region with greater efficiency, delivering even stronger support to help drive your business forward. We are dedicated to ensuring a seamless transition while maintaining the high standards of service you expect. If you have any questions or would like to explore how this new location can enhance your operations, please feel free to contact your account manager or our customer service team. Thank you for your continued trust in Turf Care Supply, LLC. We look forward to partnering with you as we grow together and continue supporting your success. Sincerely, Mark Mangan President Turf Care Supply, LLC
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