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with little fertilizer, it is important to fertil-
ize a little less in those months and more
at key times such as early summer and fall.
Most lawn fertilizer products are approxi-
mately 25 percent nitrogen so four pounds
of the product would yield one pound of
nitrogen, which is the standard amount that
typically is applied with each treatment per
thousand square feet of turf area.
There are many possible variables in
product and rates, but remember that slow-
release products—which have less chance
of burn—are best in the hot times of sum-
mer. Always be careful to avoid fertilizer
spills since they are concentrated enough to
kill the grass.
Watering
Watering is a very important matter in
our dry, desert area. I have a guide—avail-
able to everyone at no charge—that discuss-
es the important principles and techniques
of setting manual or automatic sprinklers
for maximum water efficiency. You can
send a request for the guide along with
how many zones you have in your sprinkler
system and any other questions you might
have to Kim@GoLawnTech.com.
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