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Lawns (PDF)
Offers lawn care suggestions, including establishment, fertilization, watering, mowing, and insect, disease, and weed control tips. 4 pages, FS 174:12, 2001.

Managing Phosphorus on Lawns - Low P, No P, and "Lake Friendly" Programs (PDF)
Environmental impact of excess phosphorus (P) on lawns and ways to reduce P runoff into streams and lakes. 1 page, OH 79, 2004.

Nitrogen and Lawns (PDF)
Discussion of negative impact of too much nitrogen (N) on lawns and ways to reduce fertilization and N leaching into ground water. 1 page, OH 80, 2004.

Using Plants as "Indicators" to Diagnose Turf Problems (PDF)
Presence of specific plant species (beneficial and weed) can be useful in diagnosing turf problems. 1 page, OH 81, 2004.

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