Lawncare

• NEW for 2012 Michigan Fertilizer Legislation Amendments Summary
• NEW for 2012 Phosphorus Fertilizer Legislation (Part 85 Fertilizers) 
• NEW (and Updated) for 2012 Phosphorus Fertilizer Brochure (from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development)
• NEW for 2012 Phosphorus Fertilizer Flyer (Printer Friendly Version)
• NEW for 2012 Phosphorus Fertilizer- Local Ordinances List
• NEW for 2012 MSU Soil Testing Lab Recommendations for Phosphorus Applications to Turfgrass. 
• NEW for 2012 Recommended Chemical Soil Test Procedures for the North Central Region
• NEW for 2012 Go Green Lawncare Tipsheet- Updated to Reflect Changes in MI Fertilizer Law
• Riparian Tipsheet- What Can You Do to Be Phosphorus Smart?
• NEW for 2012 Phosphorus Fertilizer Restrictions Summary
• NEW for 2012 MSU Soil Test Web Site- Information on Soil Testing
  
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• Phosphorus and Home Lawns.  Michigan State University Extension. 2005.  
• Fertilizing Home Lawns to Preserve Water Quality. Michigan State University Extension. 2002. 
• Maintaining Waterfront Turf to Preserve Water Quality.  Michigan State University Extension.  
• Phosphorus in Lawns, Landscapes and Lakes (pdf). Minnesota Department of Agriculture. 2004. 
• Soil Testing to determine fertilizer needs, video.  Ingham County Michigan State University Extension. 2008. 

Lawns with deeper-rooted vegetation along the water's edge (left) provide habitat and helps deter nutrients from entering the water.  Lawns growing to the water's edge (right) increase chances for nutrient runoff to the water.