This publication describes the benefits of choosing the right cultivar, species, blend, or mixture. It will also explore the advantages of seed coating and other preplant packaging options, such as fertilizer and mulch. Finally, this publication highlights seed mixture and coating research conducted at Oregon State University.
Fertilizing, along with mowing and irrigating, is one of the basic
cultural practices used to produce healthy, dense, green lawns. The
goals of this publication are to
help you better understand the following:
• Reasons for fertilizing
• Optimum application rates and timing
• Types of fertilizer materials
• How...