The first question in the Endurant Grass Paint FAQs is what is a grass paint, dye, colorant or pigment? Any material used to alter the color of something can generally be referred to as a colorant. Paints and dyes are the two most common types of colorants used within the turf grass industries, including the broader Green Industry (click to learn what is the green industry.) The primary difference between a paint and a dye is whether the colorant goes onto the substrate or into it. As for pigments, the Endurant pigment is used specifically for actively growing grass.
No. In fact, there are a number of ways in which the practice of coloring turf with Endurant reduces the negative impact of lawn care on the environment. A dramatic reduction in the amount of watering, fertilizing and mowing of treated dormant grass versus overseeding is seen in all instances.
Furthermore, Endurant is made with organic pigments and non-toxic binders. Its non-harming attributes make it an impeccable choice for uses such as golf course maintenance, sports turf and lawn care.
There are many benefits to using Endurant turf colorants, a.k.a. "liquid overseed," and among the biggest would be the benefits related to reduced cost and improved agronomic conditioning. Endurant users appreciate the fact that treated dormant grass can be virtually maintenance free, if desired. It requires little if any watering or fertilization, and allows for the use of post-emergent herbicides. Also, Endurant turf colorants can be applied when addressing agronomic problems without waiting for the visual benefits. For example, Endurant turf colorants are popular in areas where grass is highly susceptible to fungus, such as in South Floria.
Additionally, because slightly higher soil temperatures are created due to the draw of heat from the darker color, a longer growing season is achieved. Therefor, the plant begins to grow sooner in the spring and continues growing longer over the course of a season. The elimination of transition related difficulties caused by the increasingly more resilient varieties of ryegrass fighting for available resources is also very appealing to most turf managers. The Endurant colorant line offers a year round green approach that eliminates the many challenges of seasonal and species transitions.
The simplest answer is no. Any sprayer of any kind can physically put Endurant onto the turf. So a pump sprayer, backpack sprayer or something as large as a boom sprayer can be used. However, for optimal results, consistent pressure is required. Backpack sprayers have been used effectively to do touch-up areas. These are great in instances where a small patch was damaged by chemical or fertilizer burns, but an entire surface application is either not feasible or practical. Other examples include a pet stain or when patches of weeds have yellowed after being treated with herbicides. Otherwise, for larger scale application, a spray rig of some sort is much more efficient and provides more even coverage.
A boom sprayer can be used for the bulk of the work, and as a result many Endurant customers find they save so much time. The labor cost reduction allow for purchase of extra material, allowing them to treat more areas, achieving better results and still saving money.
Although we put this question and answer last, it has become one of the most common of the Endurant Grass Paint FAQs: How long does it last? Endurant lasts up to 3 months. Several factors go into determining how long Endurant lasts. First, how long will it be before the colorant is mowed off? Colorants can be cut off, worn away or faded out. In many instances it is a combination of these which brings about a loss of color. Because conditions vary dramatically from site to site, duration estimates are estimates only. Binding agents are what hold the pigments in place. Endurant's non-toxic binders remain the best in the industry for staying power, purity and environmental safety. Geoponics, the makers of Endurant, utilize the finest raw materials available and always keep sustainability in the forefront. Therefore, saturated color holding is maximized when using Endurant.