Tank Mixing
When caring for your lawn, combining several products into a single application may seem like a convenient way to save time. However, not all lawn care products are compatible. Tank mixing can reduce the effectiveness of certain products and, in some cases, may cause damage to the lawn.
To achieve the best possible results, it is important to understand how each product is designed to work and whether it can be safely combined with other treatments.
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Liquid Products
Within the LSA liquid product range, compatibility depends on both the purpose of the product and its required method of application.
Lawn Kelper and Lawn Soaker can be mixed and applied together. Both products are designed to condition the soil and should be lightly watered in following application.
Foliar products are applied to the leaf of the grass for faster nutrition absorption. This means that products like Exceed Liquid Fertiliser and Lawn Rescue can be mixed when applied. Watering in these products will make them less effective. Light irrigation may still be necessary in instances of extremely high temperatures.
Iron Guard Plus should not be mixed with any other products. Iron-based products can lose efficacy when tank mixed, which may reduce the effectiveness of the application. This is because the iron particles do not suspend in the liquid and require agitation before use. When mixed with other products, this settling is worsened and can cause clumping in the tank.
Herbicides
In most cases, herbicides should not be tank mixed before application. Combining herbicides can alter their effectiveness and may increase the risk of damage to your lawn. If herbicides are safe to be tank mixed it will be clearly communicated on the product information sheet.
Once an herbicide application has dried on the lawn, other products can be applied. However, it is recommended that you allow at least one day between applying a herbicide and applying fertiliser.
Pigment Products
Lawn pigments, such as ColourGuard Plus, are foliar products that dry and are absorbed into the grass leaves.
ColourGuard Plus can be tank mixed with other foliar products like Lawn Rescue. Combining these compatible products can provide an efficient way to complete multiple foliar treatments in a single application.
ColourGuard Plus should not be mixed with products that require watering in. Watering the mixture into the lawn will prevent the pigment from remaining on the grass leaves and will make it ineffective.
For more information on what products can be mixed, and when they should be applied, check out our seasonal product guide here:
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DISCLAIMER: Always ensure that you read the application information and label in full. If you are ever unsure, always refer to the product manufacturer or get in touch with us here at Lawn Solutions Australia.
