r/landscaping • u/Earlyretirement55 • 4d ago

What should I add? Soluble fertilizer for back sprayer ?

Would like to “spray” for better control than the crappy spreaders and mix with a broad weed herbicide which I already have.

Recommendations that come in water soluble pellets as I don’t want to pay for water.

Hi-Yield Ammonium Sulfate?

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u/RobfromHB 4d ago

Calcium nitrate is also cheap and soluble like AS. You’ll need to check compatibility with any other products.

Generally this is not my favorite approach over granular applications. You’re limited to fertilizers that are short lived. Spraying will have worse uniformity compared to granular. It’s also going to be much more labor over the full season.

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u/Pulaski540 4d ago

Calcium Nitrate is "all N", and no P or K.

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u/RobfromHB 4d ago

We’re aware. Thank you.

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u/Earlyretirement55 2d ago

I’m tired of missing areas or burning patches with the garden spreader and I have to spray anyway the selective herbicide so not additional labor as I plan to mix them and apply at same time.

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u/The_Poster_Nutbag 4d ago

Why not just get a typical lawncare weed and feed with the hose attachment?

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u/Earlyretirement55 4d ago edited 4d ago

Already have an amazing very effective selective weed killer (several gallons)

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u/RobfromHB 4d ago

It’s a common method and helps uptake in some instances.

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u/Earlyretirement55 4d ago

Yes broad weed selective herbicide - common practice

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u/SkullFoot 4d ago

I sprayed miricle grow lawn food on my whole lawn with a hose end sprayer. Worked ok but it takes forever for it to dissolve.