Lawn Fertilization in Virginia – Summery
Publication number 430-011.
This article available as PDF format as well as web base information. Specifically Virginia soil and environmental conditions. The objective of this bulletin to provide effective fertilization to laws in an environmentally sound manner.
The bulletin has following main topics
1. Selecting a fertilizer
2. Season of Application - When to apply
3. Factors Affecting Nutrient Management
4. How Much Fertilizer to Apply Per 1000 Square Feet?
Under selecting fertilizer it provide comprehensive but covering all essential elements for fertilizer selection. Requirement of soil test for every 3-4 years, manage soil acidity (pH), how to get more information form the Virginia Cooperative …show more content…
Do not apply more than 2lb/1000 sq. ft. as a rule. The grass clipping can be used as natural, safe fertilizer. Finally the author discuss other management considerations followed by 3min video clip. Because of the bulletin is web based it is possible to use video to pass the information.
Lawn Establishment, Fertilizer and Lime - Summery
Bulletin number 546
This article focus on the lawns in Ohio State. Discuss the facts to be considered when establishing new lawns. Most of the Ohio lawn establish on subsoils. These soils are poor in available phosphorous. Need lime to adjust the pH (soil acidity). It is required to apply lime after test the soil samples. The article strongly recommend soil test prior to the fertilizer and lime application.
Finally explain the correct ration of NPK should be in the fertilizer mixture. Fertilizer bag illustration tell to the reader how to recognize the NPK level easily. (NPK = Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium)
Fertilizing lawns - Summery
This bulleting is web based but printer friendly version is available. The article can be emailed easily. Not available in PDF …show more content…
Spreader use and calibration section of the article help to address the partial problems of the applications.
Steps to Low-Input, Healthy Lawn - Summery
Bulletin #2166
This bulleting is web based but printer friendly version is available. The low input based on less amount of fertilizer application and pesticide application. Instead of using artificial fertilizer, it possible to use grass clipping and compost as a fertilizer.
Soil test is encourage in bulletin too. Adjust the pH and building soil organic matter is one way provide enough nutrients to the lawn grasses. This bulletin discuss the importance of compost fertilizer. Mowing grass at least 3 inches or above will help to keep healthy lawn. Suggest to wait until reach 4inches then cut off one inch, use clipping as lawn fertilizer. Reduce water usage and aerate the law will help to maintain good lawn.
This article not promote artificial fertilizer, promote organic fertilizer and use natural methods to maintain healthy
Publication number 430-011.
This article available as PDF format as well as web base information. Specifically Virginia soil and environmental conditions. The objective of this bulletin to provide effective fertilization to laws in an environmentally sound manner.
The bulletin has following main topics
1. Selecting a fertilizer
2. Season of Application - When to apply
3. Factors Affecting Nutrient Management
4. How Much Fertilizer to Apply Per 1000 Square Feet?
Under selecting fertilizer it provide comprehensive but covering all essential elements for fertilizer selection. Requirement of soil test for every 3-4 years, manage soil acidity (pH), how to get more information form the Virginia Cooperative …show more content…
Do not apply more than 2lb/1000 sq. ft. as a rule. The grass clipping can be used as natural, safe fertilizer. Finally the author discuss other management considerations followed by 3min video clip. Because of the bulletin is web based it is possible to use video to pass the information.
Lawn Establishment, Fertilizer and Lime - Summery
Bulletin number 546
This article focus on the lawns in Ohio State. Discuss the facts to be considered when establishing new lawns. Most of the Ohio lawn establish on subsoils. These soils are poor in available phosphorous. Need lime to adjust the pH (soil acidity). It is required to apply lime after test the soil samples. The article strongly recommend soil test prior to the fertilizer and lime application.
Finally explain the correct ration of NPK should be in the fertilizer mixture. Fertilizer bag illustration tell to the reader how to recognize the NPK level easily. (NPK = Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium)
Fertilizing lawns - Summery
This bulleting is web based but printer friendly version is available. The article can be emailed easily. Not available in PDF …show more content…
Spreader use and calibration section of the article help to address the partial problems of the applications.
Steps to Low-Input, Healthy Lawn - Summery
Bulletin #2166
This bulleting is web based but printer friendly version is available. The low input based on less amount of fertilizer application and pesticide application. Instead of using artificial fertilizer, it possible to use grass clipping and compost as a fertilizer.
Soil test is encourage in bulletin too. Adjust the pH and building soil organic matter is one way provide enough nutrients to the lawn grasses. This bulletin discuss the importance of compost fertilizer. Mowing grass at least 3 inches or above will help to keep healthy lawn. Suggest to wait until reach 4inches then cut off one inch, use clipping as lawn fertilizer. Reduce water usage and aerate the law will help to maintain good lawn.
This article not promote artificial fertilizer, promote organic fertilizer and use natural methods to maintain healthy