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How timing of fertilizer ordinances impacts water quality, UF/IFAS scientists explain
Lourdes MederosJanuary 18th, 2024A new publication by University of Florida scientists on the efficacy of fertilizer ordinances provides an overview of a previously published study that found local fertilizer ordinances can improve water quality, but the timing of ordinances can influence their effectiveness. The results of this prior study suggest that more research is needed into how and […]
Fall Lawn Care After the Fertilizer Restricted Period
Susan HaddockOctober 2nd, 2023October marks the end of most fertilizer restrictions in the Tampa Bay area. Most “summer bans” restrict the application of nitrogen and phosphorous from June 1st through September 30 during the rainy season. During the summer ban other nutrients such as potassium, magnesium, manganese, and iron can be applied. These other nutrients help turfgrass with […]
Residents Guide to the Polk County Fertilizer Ordinance
Anne YasalonisJune 3rd, 2023On June 1, many local fertilizer ordinances start the “blackout period”, a restricted time of year where no fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus are to be applied. What does that mean for Polk County? It is important that residents in Polk County know what the local fertilizer ordinance states. What is the purpose of a […]
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