I've tried Lawn Restore and I agree that it "does a great job" like you say. However, I get similar results from soybean meal (SBM). SBM costs $11 to $12 per 50 lb bag at my local feed store. You'll pay about twice as much for Ringer per pound.

I also live in NE Illinois and buy SBM at the Elburn Co-op in Elburn.

-Deerslayer

That's good info. Thanks!

how do you apply the soy meal.
Can it be broadcast spread?

SBM spreads beautifully through my Earthway broadcast spreader. Not clumpy or dusty. I do see the occasional kernel of feed corn in there ;)

Also noteworthy is that optimally, SBM should be applied @ 15lbs per 1000sqft.

My 2 cents

Good day, Dan