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November:

Late Season Tips on Lawn Maintenance
Though lawns take very little work at this time of the year, there are a few things that you should keep in mind to help insure the health of your lawn.

Don't Put the Fertilizer Spreader Away Yet
A November application of fertilizer is extremely important to keep your lawn healthy and looking good this fall and next year. It is especially true this year since it was a dry fall and lawns did not respond to September fertilization as expected. Late fall nitrogen promotes good root development, enhances storage of energy reserves, and extends color retention this fall.

Effectiveness of Late Applications of Herbicides
We are fielding questions about how late post emergence herbicides, such as three-way broadleaf products, can be applied in the fall. Though these products work faster when the plants are actively growing, these herbicides will still work as long as the plants are green and photosynthesizing.

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Seeding a Turf Area in the Spring

 

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Agronomy Extension

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• Soil Testing Labs

Ornamental and Turf Insects - Entomology

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