Yep - two different animals.
I actually mix the two so I don't care
With the new THRIVE products if you compare the labels of all the various products they list the same microbes in the same concentrations so I get the lawn formula in a bigger size - cheaper.
So far, my impression is that it works quite well. That said, I really need to do a side by side with some of my seedlings, half with, half without and get the direct comparison.
It's March 21 and my beds and lawn are fabulous, the violas and pansies are going insane right now and the roots on everything look great. Everything is a lot healthier this year (first year I have used THRIVE) but in fairness, there are other variables:
1. Third year on the property, the soil was already a LOT better than years 1&2.
2. I'm growing my plants from seed in the garage rather than buying bedding plants so no shipping stress and I am not forcing them to bloom before they should as some commercial growers may do.
3. Due to number 2, I am giving them a lot more TLC this year.
Here it is last week, will show a pic this week once the $$%&#**$ snow melts as the tulips are up and blooming now: