Graham - Overland Park, KS green lawn

Milorganite® is a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer for your lawn and garden

What is Milorganite?

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 When to Fertilize

We recommend applying Milorganite® every 8-10 weeks while the grass is growing or by the holiday schedule.

Rates & Schedule

 Spreader Settings

Find spreader settings for multiple broadcast and drop spreaders and learn how to calibrate your spreader

Spreader Settings  |  Calibration

 Where to Buy

Find Milorganite® at a store near you. We recommend calling your local store to check for availability.

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Summer

Lawn Care Tips

Follow these tips for a beautiful lawn to enjoy this spring.

  • Fertilize (northern grasses) around 4th of July.
  • Let grass clippings remain on the lawn.
  • Water early in the morning
  • 1" of water per week or allow the lawn to go dormant.

More Summer Tips

Common

FAQs

Milorganite® is composed of heat-dried microbes that have digested the organic material in wastewater. It's manufactured by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, which captures waste water from the metropolitan Milwaukee area and uses naturally occurring microbes to digest the nutrients. After the organic matter has been consumed, the cleaned water is returned to Lake Michigan and the resulting material is dried and marketed as Milorganite®.

Milorganite® complies with federal and state standards for the protection of public health and the environment. Milorganite® can be used with confidence for all of your fertilizing needs, including lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, and vegetables when used as directed. For more information visit our safety page.

First off, there’s no need to panic if your dog happens to eat Milorganite® either off your lawn, garden or even directly out of the bag. It isn’t life-threatening or an emergency situation. Your dog may experience discomfort and outcomes you would expect when a dog eats something they shouldn’t. We recommend contacting your veterinary for advice. We have a few pet safety tips to help deter your dog’s urge to taste-test Milorganite®.

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    "This product has separated my lawn from other lawns in the neighborhood. Applying this product every 4-6 weeks in the summer keeps that lush green look throughout the year. Thank you!! I will keep buying." Jesse - Pinckney, MI
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    "Fantastic product, and it delivers every time I lay it down on my lawn." Clay - Fort Worth, TX
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    "I have using Milorganite for six years, it works great. I love it, thank you!" Robert - Lainsburg, MI
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    "I use Milorganite during the warm months on my St. Augustine grass lawn. Always fantastic results!" Arthur - Stanley, NC
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    "Whenever my lawn starts to look at little hungry, I use Milorganite to bring it back to life. It has been my go-to now for more than 20 years." Anthony - Suffolk, VA
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    "Milo works great on my Bermuda grass lawn. I use it every year!" Trevor - Taylors, SC
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    "I love using Milorganite, my grass is always more green compared to others in the neighborhood.  Its so easy to use and my grass always looks healthy and lush." Tim - Grove City, OH
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    "Been using Milorganite for almost 20 years now, and my lawn always gets compliments!" Michael - Wrentham, MA
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    "Best product on the market, I've been using Milorganite for years, same results every time." Timothy - Rockville Centre, NY
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    "I have been using your product for over ten years, and suggest it to all my family and friends. It really helps my lawn pop in color!" Ryan - Clarendon Hills, IL