Stripes Lawn Care and DIY products, the difference

Applying unstable nitrogen products (the type you can purchase in garden centres and DIY stores) to turf is inefficient and environmentally unfriendly. According to research, at least 30 percent of urea is lost to volatilization in the first three days after application. Plus, additional losses can occur through leaching into groundwater or losses into the atmosphere.

These inefficiencies will cause the following problems.

• Weaker turf
• More frequent applications will be required
• Reduced visual appearance of turf
• Surges of growth resulting in excessive clippings
• Increased nitrate levels in ground waterIncreased greenhouse gas emissions
• Increased unstable fertiliser use and costs
  

Why Stripes Lawn Care Stabilized Nitrogen? fertilisers are better value Compared to other slow-release and DIY products, Stabilized Nitrogen delivers more nitrogen per unit, therefore adding value to our treatment programme.

• Increased efficiency - reduces the amount of fertiliser required to obtain superior results
• Extended feeding - minimises the number of applications per year.
• Environmentally friendly - less greenhouse emissions than unstable nitrogen products  
• Lower clipping yield - grass grows more evenly without surges of growth, 
• Less frequent cutting - scheduled cuttings may be reduced.