We have received excessive amounts of rain in the spring of 2013 causing many areas to flood. Too much water at the base of a tree can cause tree stress just like too little water causes tree stress. Some tree species adapt well to low lying areas like rivers beds, creeks and ponds and can
Organic matter can be a confusing topic. Many believe that something that was once alive but is now dead, such as leaves or plant scraps, is considered to be organic matter; however that is not the case as that would actually be considered organic material, not matter. Organic material decomposes at a rate of 10:1
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Growing spine-like tiers, flat blades and branches reaching out as far as they can; nobody likes crabgrass in their lawn. It’s a pesky summer weed that germinates in late spring or early summer and never seems to go away. However, with the right pre-emergent fertilizer application at the right time, the germination of this and
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The 150 rule is used by many homeowners and lawn care companies to help properly care for lawns. Depending on who you ask, the 150 rule can have a couple of different meanings. Summer Months & Diseases For cool season grasses, the 150 rule is used in the summer to determine when a lawn is
There are four questions to ask before applying fertilizer in the summer months. What is the climate of this area? What type of grass the lawn is? What type of fertilizer is being used? What are the expectations of how the lawn should look? Climate Every area of the country has a different type of
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Phosphorus is needed by all plants. It is an important component in photosynthesis; however, high levels of any nutrient are dangerous to the environment. The phosphorus ban in fertilizers was initiated in the Great Lake states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan. Since the ban was placed and research done, states have been noticing a decrease
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What Is a Fertilizer N-P-K Rating and How Does It Work? A fertilizer N-P-K rating consists of three bold numbers on the front of a bag, such as 15-3-5, that represent the percentage by weight of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K). These three essential primary macronutrients drive balanced plant development, root strength, and
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Milorganite is one of the oldest fertilizer brands, produced by the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewage District. This district runs one of the largest recycling centers by collecting water from the Milwaukee Metropolitan area and treating it with microbes. These microbes digest any nutrients found within the water, then die. This allows the now clean water to
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Whether choosing liquid or granular fertilizer treatments, there are benefits and disadvantages to both. Application methods and timing are a few things to consider in addition to the cost of the product itself. Benefits An instant absorption of liquid fertilizer allows for a quick green up. Also, a liquid fertilizer can reduce the amount of
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How much fertilizer should be applied to the lawn? When should fertilizer be applied? Many questions arise when it comes to fertilizing a lawn to be sure it is done correctly. Too much can be harmful yet too little can be ineffective. How Much The amount of fertilizer needed for the lawn is based on
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