Lawn Care Plans

We supply 3 types of fertilizer programs. Silver, Gold and Natural/Organic.

We promote the University of Delaware's cooperative extension practice of not fertilizing in hot dry periods usually June, July, August and most of September. Depending on the program we suggest applications 2 to 4 times a year. We also will take and submit soil samples for a soil test. Please call if you have any questions.

302 442 7400

Pricing below benefits explanation.

The Silver program: PSCU's (polymer coated sulfur-coated urea) or SCU's (sulfur-coated urea).

Here is an explanation of these fertilizers.

Sulfur-coated urea (SCU)as slow release fertilizers are known. It is the customary process with the production of sulfur-coated urea, granules of urea which has been preheated to about 160° F. to 180° F., are introduced into a drum, the urea granules cascade around the drum as the drum rotates. As the cascading granules pass through the drum, molten sulfur is sprayed onto the urea granules from nozzles within the drum. When a droplet of molten sulfur contacts a granule and quickly solidifies and a continuous coating of sulfur
is formed on a urea granule when a sufficient number of molten sulfur droplets have made contact with it. 

Because of the inherent brittleness of the crystalline solid sulfur-coating which forms on the granule (SCU), and the thin, or even noncontinuous coating on many of the granules, it is customary that some type of secondary outer coating or sealant be spray applied onto the sulfur-coating surface. Usually this sealant has been either a polymeric hydrocarbon, petroleum-based wax,
or a combination of high viscosity polymeric paraffinic oil plus polyethylene, which is spray applied as a hot melt liquid onto the hot, but solid sulfur-coating surface.
Although these sulfur-coated urea products generally have good slow release characteristics as manufactured, the impact and abrasion resistance of the coating is low. Mechanical degradation of the coating occurs as a consequence because of the handling, transportation, blending and application operations, which results in significant deterioration of slow release properties. Therefore, you do not recieve the most value for the purchase with these materials.

Gold program: Mesa & MethEx 

With methylene urea and sulfate of ammonia combined in each tiny granule,
exclusive MESA fertilizer products works immediately to provide a
consistent, brilliant green color that will help your turf perform at its best. MESA retains its slow release attributes even when cracked, chipped or crushed. Cut a piece of MESA in half, it’s still MESA!

MESA consistently produced excellent turf quality. When compared to SCU and urea there was no significant difference in quality. Additionally, MESA produced 45% fewer clippings.

For years, sulfur coated urea (SCU) and similar products, have long been thought of as an effective way to control the release of fertilizer nutrients. Unfortunately, these coated-products have always contained shortcomings: losing their slow-release properties when cracked, the coating adding no agronomic value to the soil, and their inability to break down completely, leaving residual behind. Turf managers always had to accept these problems and deal with the consequences, until now. MESA, the first nitrogen source to combine ammonium sulfate with methylene urea in a single particle. MESA is a smarter alternative to coated-products.Here’s why:

• The release of ammonium sulfate is effectively controlled to provide consistent, brilliant turf color.

• No artificial coatings means no residual is left behind.

• MESA is not subject to nutrient lock-off making it a more consistent, reliable product.

• No ‘flush-growth’ response after application means less clippings and healthier turf.

METH-EX 40® nitrogen is a granular controlled release nitrogen based on methylene urea polymers. METH-EX 40 is released over a single growing season of 12 to 16 weeks through hydrolysis and by soil microorganisms. METH-EX 40 provides only nitrogen and may be used in direct applications as
described below. Supplements of phosphorus, potash and other nutrients should be applied as soil tests and other local conditions indicate.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
METH-EX 40 nitrogen is intended for use on any fine turf and ornamental area including but not limited to: golf courses, sod farms, home lawns, parks,
cemeteries, nurseries, ornamentals, fruit, citrus trees and vegetables.

Natural Fertilizers:

The product we prefer to use is listed by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), microSTART60 (3-2-3) and microSTART60 Plus (7-2-2) deliver nutrients to crops and fields in slow-release formulations that improve soil aeration and water filtration and prevent leaching, run-off and soil erosion. MicroSTART meets the requirements of the National Organic Program for organic crop production.

Poultry litter has long been recognized as a rich, natural source of nutrients and organic matter. The proprietary process dries and pasteurizes poultry litter to create both pellets and granular fertilizer that can be used as a stand-alone organic fertilizer or to complement other products. Raw material is heated and pasteurized, removing moisture and destroying bacteria and weed seed. The dried material is then reduced to a powder before it is transferred to the pellet mill.

Moisture captured in the drying step is re-used in the pelletizing process. The finished product, an OMRI-listed organic fertilizer, is then stored in an enclosed warehouse room. MicroSTART60 products are sold in bulk for commercial application to golf courses, sports fields, vegetables, field crops and nurseries. Our products are safe and easy to apply using conventional equipment.

MicroSTART60 is also a key ingredient in leading consumer brands of organic lawn-and-garden products.

Lawn & Fertilizer info by the University of Delaware.

http://ag.udel.edu/extension/horticulture/lawn.htm

 For gardening info.

http://ag.udel.edu/extension/ncc/MasterGardeners.php