PUBLICATION W161C
Turfgrass Maintenance: Developing a Turf Fertilization Plan
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Summary
Build a practical turf fertilization plan by matching nutrients to your soil, grass type, and how the lawn is used. Learn why soil and tissue tests matter, how nitrogen needs differ across turfgrasses, and how texture and management intensity affect fertilizer choice and timing. The guide compares quick-release versus extended-release products, explains budget and climate considerations, and provides example seasonal schedules for tall fescue and hybrid bermudagrass lawns, including how to adjust phosphorus and potassium based on soil test levels.
Publications in Series: Turfgrass Maintenance
Turfgrass Maintenance: Cultivation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Essential Elements
Turfgrass Maintenance: Fertilizers
Turfgrass Maintenance: Irrigation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowers
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowing
Turfgrass Maintenance: Rolling
Turfgrass Maintenance: Thatch
Turfgrass Maintenance: Topdressing
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