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Don't Mow, Let it Grow! Fertilizer: The Brainerd Lakes Area soils are already high in Phosphorus. Rain water may contain phosphorus, too. Look for a fertilizer with the middle number as "0" such as: 12-0-12. No need to add more phosphorus to the soil. Grass Clippings: Grass clippings make a great fertilizer! Be sure they stay on your lawn and aren't washed away by storm water. Mowing: Letting your lawn grow to 3 inches before mowing will prevent dry spots and keep the grass healthy. Perhaps there are places you can let grow, providing habitat for wildlife and natural vegetation. Lawn Care Links: U of M Website for Gardening information Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series Other Lawn Care Links: Denver Water website for water conservation tips EPA WaterSense website Irrigation Association Consumer Bill of Rights Irrigation Association (How to hire an Irrigation Contractor) Irrigation Association's Smart Water website Erosion and Sediment Control Certification
Lakes Area Clean Waters Council |
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Widseth, Smith, Nolting and Associates |
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