APPLY BRAINS FIRST. APPLY FERTILIZER ONLY IF INDICATED BY BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: Report explains relationship between turf grass, water quality

26 February 2011

APPLY BRAINS FIRST. APPLY FERTILIZER ONLY IF INDICATED BY BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: Report explains relationship between turf grass, water quality

Lawn fertilizer misuse is one of many factors degrading water quality in Florida and summertime fertilizer bans may not be a quick-fix solution, according to an updated report released this week by University of Florida scientists.

via www.physorg.com

"Healthy #turf grass loses almost zero nutrients when it’s fertilized and irrigated according to science-based best management practices, or BMPs."

And now to scrape together the funding for the Nutrient Management Education Fund provided for in #VA HB1831 headed to the Governor's desk for signing into law...

Feb 26, 2011 7:08:19 PM | archives, blogs, design, green, Science, sustainability

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