Turf Fertilization: A Basic Review --Stick to these basics and you won't go wrong

摘要

Mowing, watering and fertilizing are the three big cultural practices when it comes to providing clients with acceptable turfgrass. There's just no getting away from them. Discussion of turf fertility should always include what'sneeded what's not. Millions of dollars are spent every yearon unneeded fertilizer applications, and when comparedwith ornamentals in the landscape, turfgrass is considered to be a"fertilizer hog." Generally, mediumto high-maintenance turf requires about threetimes more nitrogen than shrubs, perennials and ground covers.