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Should new sod be fertilized?
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Many wonder if newly laid sod should be quickly fertilized to help speed establishment.

Winterize Lawn With Potash, Not Nitrogen
(Distributed 08/29/07) To winterize Southern, warm-season lawns, apply a fertilizer with more potash than nitrogren. Potash is represented by the third number on a fertilizer bag, while nitrogen is shown as the first.

Follow Four Essential Steps When Starting A Lawn
Now is the time to begin working on a new lawn, and LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske has advice for those undertaking such a project.

Ironing Your Turfgrass
Ironing Your Turfgrass

This publication deals with iron deficiency in plants and includes tips on how to care for your turfgrass.

Replanting Storm-ravaged Landscapes Begins
Landscape
Landscapes damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita can be revitalized. LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dan Gill talks about what can be done to repair the damage.
Jefferson, Orleans Soil Contamination May Not Be As Serious As Feared
LSU AgCenter experts say soil contamination in Jefferson and Orleans parishes from flooding after this summer’s hurricanes may not be as serious as originally feared. Initial results of tests conducted in October indicate no need for special preparations to the soils prior to planting and that there should be no danger for individuals digging or planting in the soil.
LSU AgCenter Faculty Checking New Orleans Soil, Plants
LSU AgCenter faculty testing soil in Jefferson and Orleans parishes
Will the grass come back and how long will it be before vegetable gardens can be planted were questions on the minds of LSU AgCenter faculty members who recently toured the New Orleans area.
Beware Of Lawn Winterizers, Cautions LSU AgCenter Horticulturist
Louisianians who winterize their lawns in October need to be especially careful at reading the nutrient label on the fertilizer bag, according to LSU AgCenter horticulturist Dr. Tom Koske.
Nitrogen in Lawn Fertilizers
Plots with nitrogen fertilizers
Nitrogen is the chief nutrient and controller of plant growth in average soils. It is provided in several commercial fertilizer forms.
Dealing With Salinity in Lawns
Soil salts affect turf mostly by withholding moisture from plant tissues. They may also compete for uptake of nutrient ions. Try these suggestions to manage a soil salinity situation.
Thin Areas in Summer Lawns
Bare areas
When attempting to determine the cause of dying patches of grass during the summer, always check the soil first.
Calculating Fertilizer Application Rates
The analysis or "formula" listed on the fertilizer bags tells you what is inside. This information lets you apply the proper amount of fertilizer.
Avoid Lawncare Water Pollution
fertilizer spreader
Unwise suburban lawncare can provide a direct surface route for fertilizer nutrients and other surface pollutants to enter bayous and bays.
Layering in Soils
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Layering of very different soil types creates root problems. If you can, always avoid sodding a sand-based root-zone area with native-soil-based sod.
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