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DIY Care

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DIY Care

At Cooks Nursery & Trim, we are proud to have over 30,000 satisfied customers. As a business, we are dedicated to reducing our ecological footprint by implementing sustainable practices. This includes using renewable energy, implementing sustainable growing practices, recycling and composting, and providing education and resources to customers. One of our favorite ways to reduce our impact is by promoting the use of native plants. Native plants are adapted to the local climate, require less water and maintenance, and provide habitat for local wildlife. We are here to help all of our DIY customers with tailored guides and a wide range of products. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us by calling (260) 726-2585 or emailing sales@cooksnursery.com.

Pond Care Products

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Pond2o Blue Pond Dye will enhance the color of your pond or lake all year long. This new product builds on our current Pond Dyes offered by stabilizing the product to allow the dye to better stay in suspension. Pond2o Blue Pond Dye is also more concentrated.

  • Apply February through November as needed to maintain the desired color of blue.
  • 1 gallon treats 1 surface acre, 4-6 feet deep.

Concentrated black lake and pond colorant with suspend technology to extend color.

  • Early season: and every 6 weeks during growing season March – October.

Pond Dye Instructions

  • 1 gallon treats 1 acre 4–6ft deep. Just pour in from shore.
  • Black Super Concentrated Dye enhances the natural appearance of the pond.
  • 100% safe for water use immediately.
  • May apply even when ice is on the surface of the pond for early shading of water providing optimum protection.
  • Secure bottle to pole or dock with rope. Carefully punch hole in bottom of sealed bottle and set on ice. Open Cap - product will naturally drip out of container - melting through ice layer and treating water.

*Apply 6 times per season for optimum water shading.


Bahamabluelarge

CONCENTRATED BLUE & YELLOW LAKE AND POND COLORANT WITH SUSPEND TECHNOLOGY TO EXTEND COLOR
  • Early season: and every 6 weeks during growing season March - October

Pond Dye Instructions

  • 1 gallon treats 1 acre 4–6ft deep. Just pour in from shore.
  • Blue and Yellow Super Concentrated Dye combination enhances the natural appearance of the pond.
  • 100% safe for water use immediately.
  • May apply even when ice is on the surface of the pond for early shading of water providing optimum protection.
  • Secure bottle to pole or dock with rope. Carefully punch hole in bottom of sealed bottle and set on ice. Open Cap - product will naturally drip out of container - melting through ice layer and treating water.

Algaelarge

Kills algae and maintains water quality. When algae currently exists, start with Algaecide. Apply as needed April thru September for filamentous and Planktonic algae control when water temperatures are above 60 degrees.

Treatment for killing floating, submerged and planktonic algae in ponds/lakes
  • Late Spring application.
  • Algae forming on the bottom of pond & water temp above 60 degrees.
  • 30 day residual suspension using Stabitrol technology to aid in control of Algae.

Instructions

  • 1 Gallon + 9 gallons of water/acre will contact kill algae* (See label chart for specific algae type)
  • DO NOT treat more than 1/4 – 1/3 of the surface area of pond at one time to avoid Oxygen depletion due to vegetation death. Wait 7 – 10 days between treatments.
  • Re-treatment during season will be needed. Treat when algae is in early stages.
  • 100% safe water use immediately.
  • Do not use in Koi or Trout ponds – Toxicity is directly related to water softness.

*Add Pond2O Surf to enhance kill on older algal mats

Bluelarge

Concentrated blue lake and pond colorant with suspend technology to extend color.

  • Early season: and every 6 weeks during growing season March – October

Pond Dye Instructions

  • 1 gallon treats 1 acre 4–6ft deep. Just pour in from shore.
  • Blue Super Concentrated Dye enhances the natural appearance of the pond.
  • 100% safe for water use immediately.
  • May apply even when ice is on the surface of the pond for early shading of water providing optimum protection.
  • Secure bottle to pole or dock with rope. Carefully punch hole in bottom of sealed bottle and set on ice. Open Cap - product will naturally drip out of container - melting through ice layer and treating water.
  • Apply 6 times per season for optimum water shading.

Biolarge

Atural muck and sludge removal in water with heavy organic debris loads.

1st application water temp 60 degrees: Apply monthly until water temp falls below 60 degrees

Instructions

  • 1 gallon treats 1 surface acre – 4 – 6ft deep
  • Enhances natural bacteria to aid in decomposition of sludge and bottom muck.
  • 100% safe water use immediately – no restrictions
  • Create a healthy pond environment and take years off of your pond.

Submergedweedslarge

Fast kill of surface and submerged weeds – non selective

  • No residual weed control.
  • Effective in Burning off Duckweed and Watermeal Mats*
  • *Add non-ionic surfactant to enhance kill such as Pond2O Surf
  • Can be mixed with Pond2O Algaecide for synergistic control of submerged aquatic weeds (see label rates).

Instructions

  • 1 quart with 25 gallons water plus 8 oz of Surf treats 10,000 sq ft surface area.
  • Treat clear calm water (Turbid, muddy water will reduce effectiveness of treatment).

Shorelinelarge

Effective herbicide treatment for emergent weeds along shoreline.

  • Weeds must be present to control (Cattails and other emergent vegetation).
  • Best kill when emerged weeds are actively growing and use of Surfactant
  • *Add non-ionic surfactant to enhance uptake of chemical
  • Non selective - Kills vegetation that receives treatment to the root.

Instructions

  • 1.5 oz per gallon of water plus Pond 2O Surf 2 tsp/gallon of water
  • Thoroughly cover weeds for optimum kill

Surflarge

With activation technology

  • Reduces the surface tension of the spray and increases the adherence of plant protection products to the leaf surface, preventing the product from dripping off.

Instructions

  • Mix 8 ounces with a 25 gallon mix of algaecide or herbicide.

Coppersulfatelarge

Treatment for killing floating, submerged and planktonic algae in ponds/lakes.

  • Copper Sulfate – Dry copper sulfate granules for pond algae control.
  • Blue stone crystals.

Instructions

  • DO NOT treat more than 1/4 – 1/3 of the surface area of pond at one time to avoid Oxygen depletion due to vegetation death. Wait 7 – 10 days between treatments.
  • Re-treatment during season will be needed. Treat when algae is in early stages.
  • 100% safe water use immediately.
  • Do not use in Koi or Trout ponds – Toxicity is directly related to water softness.

Lawn Care Products

Crabgrass pre and post control

  • 30% UMAXX™ stabilized nitrogen
  • 0.125% Dimension crabgrass prevent

A 50lb. bag treats 12,500 square feet on turfgrass.

*Endure uses a uniform particle size for improved spread pattern and coverage. Uniform
coverage provides even green color and more effective herbicide control.Turfgrass needs fed every six to eight weeks during the growing season.

*All phosphates have been removed from the Endure maintenance products keeping our
environmental concerns in mind. Newly seeded turf should be fertilized with Endure 10-20-8 Starter Plus Earth-Friendly Organics at the time of planting. 10-20-8 Starter Plus can be used anytime a soil test result recommends additional phosphate to improve soil conditions.

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Crabgrass Preventer

Broadleaf weed control

  • 25% UFLEXX™ stabilized nitrogen
  • Surge® broadleaf weed control

A 50lb. bag treats 12,500 square feet on turfgrass.

*Endure uses a uniform particle size for improved spread pattern and coverage. Uniform
coverage provides even green color and more effective herbicide control. Turfgrass needs fed every six to eight weeks during the growing season.

*All phosphates have been removed from the Endure maintenance products keeping our
environmental concerns in mind. Newly seeded turf should be fertilized with Endure 10-20-8 Starter Plus Earth-Friendly Organics at the time of planting. 10-20-8 Starter Plus can be used anytime a soil test result recommends additional phosphate to improve soil conditions.

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 Weed Feed 50lb Scaled

When seeding only: Contains phosphorus to enhance seed germination

  •  13% UMAXX™ stabilized nitrogen
  •  Use on newly seeded lawns, as a low nitrogen application in the fall
     or as a root builder in ornamental & shrubbery beds
  •  Contains Topcut

A 50lb. bag treats 12,500 square feet on turfgrass. Garden and flower beds: 5,000 square foot coverage.
A 20lb. bag treats 5,000 square feet on turfgrass. Garden and flower beds: 1,000 square foot coverage.

*Endure uses a uniform particle size for improved spread pattern and coverage. Uniform coverage provides even green color and more effective herbicide control. Spreader charts are on each bag. Turfgrass needs fed every six to eight weeks during the growing season.

*All phosphates have been removed from the Endure maintenance products keeping our environmental concerns in mind. Newly seeded turf should be fertilized with Endure 10-20-8 Starter Plus Earth-Friendly Organics at the time of planting. 10-20-8 Starter Plus can be used anytime a soil test result recommends additional phosphate to improve soil conditions.

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 Lawn Starter

Insect and grub control 

  • 40% UMAXX, Regain® stabilized nitrogen
  • 1% Iron plus micronutrients, 25% Ammonium Sulfate
  • Up to 12 weeks of greenup
  • Contains Topcut

A 50lb. bag treats 12,500 square feet on turfgrass.
A 20lb. bag treats 5,000 square feet on turfgrass.

*Endure uses a uniform particle size for improved spread pattern and coverage. Uniform
coverage provides even green color and more effective herbicide control. Spreader charts are on each bag. Turfgrass needs fed every six to eight weeks during the growing season.

*All phosphates have been removed from the Endure maintenance products keeping our
environmental concerns in mind. Newly seeded turf should be fertilized with Endure 10-20-8 Starter Plus Earth-Friendly Organics at the time of planting. 10-20-8 Starter Plus can be used anytime a soil test result recommends additional phosphate to improve soil conditions.

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 Premium Lawn

Broadleaf weed control

  • Feed and grow turf roots, 1% Iron
  • 50% UFLEXX™ stabilized nitrogen• Contains Topcut

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A 50lb. bag treats 12,500 square feet
A 20lb. bag treats 5,000 square feet

*Endure uses a uniform particle size for improved spread pattern and coverage. Uniform
coverage provides even green color and more effective herbicide control. Spreader charts are on each bag. Turfgrass needs fed every six to eight weeks during the growing season.

*All phosphates have been removed from the Endure maintenance products keeping our
environmental concerns in mind. Newly seeded turf should be fertilized with Endure 10-20-8 Starter Plus Earth-Friendly Organics at the time of planting. 10-20-8 Starter Plus can be used anytime a soil test result recommends additional phosphate to improve soil conditions.

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 Winter Root Builder

Grass Seeds

Provides a beautiful, dark, lush lawn for that Executive® look.

  • Seeding rate new lawn: 5 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.
  • Seeding rate interseeding: 2-3 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.

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 ExecutiveSunMix 2

If you have a shady lawn, this is the mix for you.

  • Seeding rate new lawn: 6 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.
  • Seeding rate interseeding: 2-3 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.

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 Premium Shade Mix

Excellent drought resistance and durability, low maintenance.
  • Seeding rate new lawn: 8 lbs per 1000 sq. ft. 
  • Seeding rate interseeding: 4-5 lbs per 1000 sq. ft.

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 Execu Turf Playmaker Mix Grass Seed

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