Phosphorus is an essential nutrient for plant growth but too much can have a detrimental impact on lakes and streams. Too much phosphorus can stimulate algae blooms and plant growth. As these plants ...

The best fall fertilizer for cool-season grasses is a high-nitrogen fertilizer with the correct amounts of phosphorus and ...

September is the ideal time to apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer to cool-season lawns. Use high-nitrogen, low-phosphorus blends to protect waterways and follow local rules. Use a spreader to ...

ST. PAUL -- A bill that would eliminate phosphorus from lawn fertilizer in the Twin Cities and restrict it elsewhere in the state is drawing mixed reviews from crop consultants, Extension educators ...

With the beginning of spring comes gardening season, which for many starts with taking care of the yard. Achieving the often sought-after lush, green yard takes more than just watering and mowing.

Getting ready to fertilize your lawn? Make sure you aren't doing so illegally. A ban on lawn fertilizer containing phosphorus goes into effect in Wisconsin on April 1, so it will be illegal except in ...

Fall is the ideal time to fertilize cool season grass lawns -- with October and November being the best. Plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, among other nutrients, for growth and ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — State environmental officials are reminding New Yorkers not to use lawn fertilizers that contain phosphorus. New York law prohibits the use of phosphorus fertilizers on lawns ...

ST. PAUL (AP) -- Phosphorus-containing fertilizers may be on their way out of Minnesota. The House passed a bill 116-16 Wednesday that restricts the use of turf fertilizers that contain phosphorus on ...

Now that we are moving into warmer soil temperatures, weak areas in lawns will have a better chance of making some recovery. However, this is highly dependent on whether or not correct lawn ...