PUBLICATION W161E
Turfgrass Maintenance: Fertilizers
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Summary
As early as the mid-1800s, scientists began developing fertilizer recommendations by analyzing plants and studying their elements. German chemist Justice von Liebig created an original fertilizer based on his 'law of the minimum', which influenced fertilization practices.
Publications in Series: Turfgrass Maintenance
Turfgrass Maintenance: Cultivation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Developing a Turf Fertilization Plan
Turfgrass Maintenance: Essential Elements
Turfgrass Maintenance: Irrigation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowers
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowing
Turfgrass Maintenance: Rolling
Turfgrass Maintenance: Thatch
Turfgrass Maintenance: Topdressing
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