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Show 2C WEST VALLEY VIEW Thursday, Apr. 7, 1983 Now Is The Time To Fertilize Nutrients Help Overcome Pale Lawn Grass Syndrome Because most lawn grasses are up and are showing green in our area, now is a good time to fertilize. That was the observation made recently by Robert Morris, a horticulturist with the Utah State University Agricultural Extension Service. All fertilizers have the analysis of nitrogen, phosphate and potash printed on the bag or label, he said. This is expressed as percent by weight or the amount of the nutrients per 100 pounds. A fertilizer 6 marked contains 10 pounds of nitrogen, eight pounds of phosphate and six pounds of potash per 100 pounds. The rate the fertilizer dissolves in to the lawn and, therefore, availability of those nutrients, varies with individual brands and analyses. Inorganic fertilizers are usually more rapidly available and higher in analysis than organic forms. Some fertilizers are combinations or organic and inorganic forms. Unless fertilized regularly, most lawns are deficient in nitrogen in four to six weeks after application, Morris said. This causes slow growth, narrow leaves and a light green color. There is no easy test for soil nitrogen. Recommendations are based on experimental results. These may be modified according to the amount of watering and whether clippings are removed. Nitrogen is the most important element in developing a dense, attractive turf. Soils vary in the amount of available phosphorus and potassium. This information is given in a soil test report. Deficiencies are not as obvious as that of nitrogen. However, stunted growth, poor color and winter kill may result if the soil is deficient. Soil test summaries in the Salt Lake Valley have shown that 90 percent of lawn samples are high or very high in phosphorus. Potassium is also usually adequate for lawn grasses on all but sandy soils. Therefore, nitrogen is often the only fertilizer element needed regularly unless a soil test specifically shows a deficiency of phosphorus or potassium. If phosphorus is added as a fertilizer, it might be wise to apply once every two to three years. Potassium could be added once every one to two years. In general the order of importance of the three fertilizer nutrients for lawns is nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. How does one choose between products with the same nutrient? The big choice is between fast and slow release of the nitrogen fraction, he said. The percentage of the total nitrogen that is water insoluble and that which is water soluble is usually listed on the fertilizer bag. In water soluble form, the nitrogen is available quickly, and in the insoluble form, it is available slowly. Kentucky bluegrasses need large quantities of nitrogen. Most bluegrass varieties perform well when fertilized with about four to six ticularly true with e one-thir- more nitrogen Probably the single most important consideration in the purchase of a room air conditioner is to get one the right size. If it is too small, it will not cool sufficiently. Too large and the result is a cold, clammy room. Air conditioner experts recommend arming oneself with some facts before going to the store to make a purchase. First, how big is the area to be cooled? With that information, a knowledgeable dealer should be able d fertilizer was necessary to maintain the same streaking and applies the fertilizer more rapidly. Iron chlorosis is a common problem in Utah lawns. Utahs alkaline soils frequently cause iron chlorosis because the iron, while present in the soil, is not in an available form. This is usually evident in turfgrass because of the light green color of the blades. Iron should be applied Consideration in Room Air Conditioner determine drop-typ- spreaders. The cyclone or rotary type spreader usually causes less Size Is Important to whenever grass begins to lighten. Several forms of iron are available to prevent or correct iron chlorosis. The iron may be applied alone or in combination with other fertilizers. Iron sulfate is often used to alleviate iron deficiency on One of the simplest methods of applying iron is to dissolve two tablespoons of iron sulfate in about one quart of hot water. Dilute this with 2 gallons of cold water and apply to 1,000 square feet of lawn, A hand pressure pump or hose end applicator can be used. The hose end applicator will not apply the solution as evenly as the pressure pump sprayer. Do not water for at least 24 hours after applying iron liquid sprays. Not sure whether to collect your grass clippings? It is advisable to return grass clippings to the soil surface since they are a valuable source of nutrients, Morris said. Research has shown that when clippings are removed, pounds of available nitrogen per 1,000 square feet per year. An application of fertilizer to supply one pound of available nitrogen every four to six weeks, beginning in April or May and ending in September, should be sufficient for a good lawn. Instructions on the lawn fertilizer bag should be read and followed. Many commercial lawn fertilizers will state the proper spreader setting for various rates of application on the bag. If spreader setting instructions are not on the bag, be sure to properly calibrate the spreader. This can be done by pushing the spreader with a known amount of fertilizer over a known surface area. Fertilizer should be applied only when the grass blades are dry, unless instructions on the bag state otherwise. It is best to travel in two directions - at right angles to each other -when applying fertilizer. This is par- and contrary to popular belief, grass clippings do not contribute to thatch accumulation if the turf is maintained at its recommended cutting d height and not more than of the leaf surface is removed at one mowing. one-thir- PRECISION BUILDERS Professional Romodollng Ssrvlco COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL WE DO THE COMPLETE JOBI DESIGN SPECIALISTS ' the approximate PATIOS INTERIOR REMODELING ADDITIONS KITCHENS capacity of the unit needed. Other information that is helpful is how well insulated the room is, how many windows there are, the rooms exposure to the sun and the intended use of the unit, such as if it is a bedroom, will it be cooled at night or all day? It is a good idea to know the size and type of window the air conditioner will be placed in. 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