OVERGROWING FAIRY RING
LAWN DAMAGE
Using BioVam
Mycorrhiza
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Eight easy steps to restoring
your lawns natural beauty.
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This process of applying BioVam
and overseeding to fairy rings is part of the total integrated
lawn care program of "BioVam Grown" lawns.
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Items
you will need:
BioVam Mycorrhiza.
*An appropriate
Fertilizer.
Grass seed.
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Application rates specifically for
Fairy Ring areas are:
ONE QUART of BioVam
will treat an area of
1,000
square feet.
ONE PINT
of BioVam will treat an area of
500
square feet.
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| Square off the area(s) to
be treated for easier application of BioVam onto infected
turf. |
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Our eight-step process
is a heavier, more focused application of BioVam in the
Fairy Ring areas. This process results in faster mycorrhizal
root colonization and soil water penetration in a more focused
area. This process is easily maintained thereafter throughout
your lawn using our "BioVam Grown" turf management program. |
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We recommend
the entire lawn be core aerated and treated with BioVam
Mycorrhiza and an appropriate organic Fertilizer, so you don’t
end up chasing Fairy Rings around the turf as they progress
to more accommodating soil conditions where they can grow more
easily. Being a fungus, Fairy Ring spores can easily spread
to uninfected areas. |
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STEP 1:
Measure a rectangular area around
the Fairy Ring. Keep all edges a minimum of three feet away
from the outer edge of the Fairy Ring. Thoroughly core or spike
aerate this area. This penetrates the mycelium matt on top of
the Fairy Ring habitat(s) and allows the BioVam Mycorrhiza
and organic fertilizer to enter the soil and have better contact
with live grass roots. This allows an even penetration of water
over the treated area. |
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Step 2:
Power-rake or manually rake the entire Fairy Ring area that
is to be treated. This helps remove dead grass, moss, mushrooms,
and other impeding organic material that may be present on the
turf surface. Wash tools in bleach. |
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Step 3:
Use a pitchfork to poke holes into the turf throughout the entire
area and within the Fairy Ring dead zone, going outside it three
or more feet in all directions. |
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Step 4:
Apply BioVam at the rate of one quart per
1,000
square feet of turf. Mix the correct volume of BioVam
required for each rectangular area with an equal amount of sand,
which is used as a carrier. For these areas of turf to be treated,
add an appropriate amount of grass seed to be mixed in with
the BioVam / sand mixture. Match the seed up with what you already
have in your turf. |
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Step 5:
Use a quality drop spreader, such as Scots , set at 4 or 5 to
drop the BioVam, sand and grass seed "evenly" over the entire
surface of the lawn. Go over the area until all of the product
and grass seed has been dispensed. Do not hand spread this mixture,
coverage will be uneven and it may effect your results. |
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Step 6:
Apply an appropriate organic fertilizer at recommended rates.
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Step 7:
Water in the BioVam, sand, seed and organic fertilizer application.
If the soil does not drain well, make a series of frequent short
length watering sessions. We don’t want to wash this application
off the existing turf. We want to have it evenly soak into the
turf. |
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Step 8:
Water the turf each day to keep it moist until the seed germinates
and starts growing. Do not let treated areas dry out - keep
them moist. |
Notes:
It is normal for mushrooms and darker green grass to come and
go as this process takes effect and empowers the new and old
grass with more vigor and vitality.
* Appropriate Fertilizers:
Use of BioVam Mycorrhiza requires
that turf fertilizers NOT HAVE a phosphorus percentage higher
than 2% by weight.
Higher levels of phosphorus are detrimental to the Mycorrhiza
fungi.
Examples of appropriate fertilizers:
Biosol
Forte 7-2-1, Biosol 6-1-3 |
| Annual Maintenance |
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Saturating soils with water is what destroys Fairy Ring habitats.
Annual applications of BioVam Mycorrhiza to your turf
grass helps keep the soil loosened up so that water from rain
and irrigation can easily saturate the soil. It is that sustained
water penetration that prevents the spread or reappearance of
Fairy Rings. |
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BioVam’s Mycorrhiza also sustains the vitality and vigor
of turf grass root systems. Annual application of BioVam
and organic fertilizers produces great looking BioVam
Grown lawns. |
| The Bioorganic
Process |
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The Mycorrhiza in BioVam establishes a symbiotic relationship
with existing turf grass roots and with sprouting grass seed
that has been applied. As this process increases, the Mycorrhiza
hyphe is also growing and moving through the soil, breaking
down Organics, softening and aerating the soil as it moves.
At the same time it is penetrating into the hydrophobic (water
proofed) areas of the Fairy Ring. New and established grass
roots will follow this process. Earthworm populations begin
returning and assist in aeration, additional water penetration,
and organic recycling. |
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All of that intrusion allows much higher levels of water penetration.
The Fairy Ring fungi can not live in a water penetrated habitat.
If the entire lawn has been treated, there is no place for the
Fairy Ring fungi to thrive. |
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Where once there was an unsightly scar, new grass is thriving
as the grass naturally overgrows the dead zones. This regenerating
biosphere is also being well fertilized with the organic fertilizer. |
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These are only a few of the benefits of a "BioVam Grown"
lawn! |
Regarding BioVam's viability, quality
and packaged quantity:
We guarantee
the viability, quality and packaged quantity of our products.
It is highly probable that superior responses in plant growth,
health and yield will occur from their use. Due to the
variability of soils and conditions found in various locations
and their affects on plant and soil responsiveness to our products,
we cannot guarantee all these benefits will occur in all locations
and situations. BioVam 's viability is guaranteed for
one year from date of shipping from the manufacture,
B. Probiotics. |
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T & J Enterprises
International Distributor of
BioVam Mycorrhiza
2328 W. Providence Ave.
Spokane, Washington 99205
509-327-7670
http://www.tandjenterprises.com
thomas@tandjenterprises.com
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