Episode 77: The miracle of Nitrogen and its good and bad affects
Understanding and Using Home Lawn Fertilizers
As we head into the hottest months of the season, it's important to understand the proper uses and serious effects of Nitrogen in fertilizer. Where does it come from? How is it applied? How much should be applied? Will it do more damage than good now? Will it hurt the environment?
(N) Nitrogen is easily found in our air. However, although there is an abundance of (N) Nitrogen in the air,\xa0it is still unavailable to the plants in its natural form. But once it's converted to Nitrates, the Nitrogen becomes readily available. This could be good or bad, depending on who is handling\xa0it.
We all know that Nitrogen can green up a lawn in a matter of days. However, knowing more about what affects it has on our lawns and plants is essential. Before you make your final lawn application at the onset of extreme\xa0summer heat, listen to this week's episode to hear more important information about Nitrogen fertilizer\xa0that you may not already know. Your clients depend on your first-hand knowledge.
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