6/7/2024 - By Harrell's

As a lawn care operator, you understand the importance of efficiency and cost-effectiveness in your business. Every minute counts and every dollar saved contributes to your bottom line. Harrell’s is committed to helping lawn care operators and lawn treatment businesses grow greener lawns, have happier customers, and build healthier businesses.

POLYON® is a large part of the equation. POLYON® controlled-release fertilizer can revolutionize your operations by extending nutrient release, reducing labor costs, enhancing customer satisfaction while reducing callbacks, and providing season-long growth.

What is POLYON?

First, what is POLYON controlled-release fertilizer? POLYON is a coating technology applied to fertilizer to control the release of nutrients. So, what is a controlled-release fertilizer? A controlled-release fertilizer (different from a slow-release fertilizer) meters out nutrients over time, releasing nutrition based on temperature, not moisture. This is an important distinction. Fertilizers that release nutrients based on moisture can be washed out in a water event or even fail to release in the absence of moisture.

Instead, POLYON releases based on temperature, which ensures consistent, dependable, predictable feeding. Additionally, Harrell’s is the US formulator and distributor of POLYON controlled-release fertilizer. This allows us to ensure stringent quality standards and deliver the product to customers when and where they need it.

What Makes POLYON Predictable?

POLYON is known for delivering consistent, predictable, dependable feeding. Customers work with Harrell's Reps to select a coating thickness that will release for a desired length of time, based on historical weather data in the region. This process happens in Harrell’s proprietary POLYGRAPH® system.

The POLYGRAPH uses historical data and other information to create a map that customers and Harrell’s reps can reference when creating fertilization programs for lawn care businesses. We can adjust the map to highlight various nutrient release periods. This information is instrumental in helping lawn care business owners write successful programs based on business goals, application rounds, and unique regional challenges, all backed by the predictability of POLYON.

How Does POLYON Help Grow Healthier Lawn Care Businesses?

At Harrell’s, our goal is to help our customers build healthier businesses. POLYON is a dependable technology for fertilization and weed control programs.

Extended Nutrient Release

Traditional fertilizers often require multiple applications throughout the season, demanding valuable time and resources. With POLYON, you can say goodbye to frequent reapplications. Its innovative controlled-release technology ensures a steady, consistent release of nutrients over an extended period. This means fewer fertilizer applications at each client's property, allowing you to cover more ground in less time, reallocate labor to other revenue-generating jobs, or enhance the profitability of subsequent rounds.

Reduced Labor Intensity

Time-consuming tasks like frequent fertilization eat into your schedule and increase labor costs. POLYON's long-lasting formula drastically reduces the need for manual application, freeing up your team to focus on other essential tasks. POLYON helps streamline your operations, saving both time and money.

Enhanced Client Satisfaction

Happy clients are the cornerstone of a successful lawn care business. By switching to POLYON, you're not just saving on labor costs but also delivering superior results. The controlled-release technology ensures that nutrients release gradually, promoting healthier, more vibrant lawns with fewer fluctuations in growth. Your clients will notice the difference, leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty.

Season-Long Performance

With POLYON, you're not just investing in short-term gains. Our fertilizer is designed to provide consistent performance throughout the entire growing season. Say goodbye to the peaks and valleys of nutrient availability that come with traditional fertilizers. With POLYON, you can confidently guarantee your clients consistent and steady nutrients from spring to fall, further solidifying your reputation as a trusted lawn care expert.

Lower Environmental Losses

Inefficient fertilizer application can impact our environment and the land we steward. According to the EPA, one pound of nitrous oxide (N2O) lost to the atmosphere has an equivalent greenhouse effect to 265 pounds of carbon dioxide (IPCC 2013). Nitrogen volatilization, leaching, and denitrification can each be minimized by product selection and proper application.

POLYON minimizes leaching, which benefits both the environmental cost and the financial cost of maintaining healthy turf.

What is in Your Bag?

What if we told you that a 50-pound bag of fertilizer does not always contain 50 pounds of fertilizer?

For example, let’s say a bag of fertilizer claims to have a 10-0-0 analysis: 10% nitrogen, 0% phosphorus, 0% potassium, and the derived from statement claims all nitrogen comes from urea. In this scenario, 10.9 pounds of a 50-pound bag of this hypothetical fertilizer is urea, the rest is filler, a material that supplies no nutrient content or value to a fertilizer blend and requires labor costs to spread. Unfortunately, this example is an all-too-common reality for those looking for a ‘cheap’ bag of fertilizer.

This doesn't have to be the case. Fertilizer blends can be formulated to minimize filler, maximizing the value of the blend and the associated application labor expense.

POLYON is a Strategic Investment

In conclusion, POLYON isn't just a fertilizer—it is a strategic investment in the success of your lawn care business. By optimizing efficiency, reducing labor costs, and delivering superior results, POLYON empowers you to take your operations to the next level. Join the countless lawn care operators who have already made the switch and experience the difference for yourself.

Ready to revolutionize your lawn care business? Reach out to your Harrell's Rep today to learn more about how POLYON can transform your operations and maximize your profitability.