“There is no better money spent than to have a soil test done on the lawn and garden areas at least every third year,” said Goatley, who prepares regular podcasts on lawn-care topics on Extension’s Turf and Garden Tips website.
Released March 10, 2010
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Every spring, many homeowners ask themselves, "Should I use fertilizer on my lawn, and if so, how much?" and "What is the right way to control crabgrass?" Virginia Cooperative Extension has research-based answers to questions about spring lawn care.
Mike Goatley, Extension turf specialist, recommends that homeowners determine what nutrients their lawns need before adding fertilizer or other chemicals.
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