Garden Starter (50 lbs.)
Balanced 13-13-13 fertilizer — primary use is on lawns; also works for new gardens, flower beds, and shrub plantings.
Available by the unit at our Deer Park yard — pickup or dump-truck delivery across the NW Chicago suburbs. Use the coverage calculator to size your order.
Details
All-purpose balanced fertilizer. The 13-13-13 ratio means equal parts nitrogen (leaf and stem growth), phosphorus (root development), and potassium (overall plant health) — a clean baseline that works across most plant types.
**Primary use is lawn fertilization.** Broadcast with a spreader and water in; the balanced N/P/K gives even green-up without the herbicide load of a Weed & Feed, so it's safe to apply alongside or shortly after seeding. Also used at soil prep for new vegetable gardens, flower beds, and shrub plantings — mix into the top 6" of soil before planting, or top-dress established beds in early spring. Keep granules off direct contact with new seedling stems and foliage to avoid burn.
Specs
| Coverage | ~10,000 sq ft per 50 lb bag (lawn top-dress); covers smaller area when mixed into garden soil |
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| Application | Lawn: broadcast and water in. Garden: mix into top 6" before planting, or broadcast for established beds. |
| Composition | 13-13-13 NPK (balanced nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium) |
Best for
- Lawn feeding (primary use) — safe alongside new seeding, no herbicide
- New vegetable garden and flower bed establishment
- Shrub and tree planting hole amendment
- Early-spring top-dress on established beds