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late May and again in mid-August. By the way, the soil re- NC State University and N.C. A&T State University are col-
port I mentioned earlier will give you the EXACT amount of lectively committed to positive action to secure equal oppor-
recommended fertilizer your lawn needs this growing season. tunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment regardless
Another not-so-well-known fact is the eutrophication (algae of age, color, disability, family and marital status, gender
blooms) in lakes, ponds, and rivers caused by high phosphorus identity, genetic information, national origin, political beliefs,
has been shown to come more from overzealous homeowners race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation,
applying too much fertilizer - especially in subdivisions where and veteran status. NC State, N.C. A&T, U.S. Department of
runoff is inevitable - than by the usual suspicion of farmers, Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
who soil test regularly.
ABOUT N.C. COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
Mowing is another integral part of a properly managed lawn. N.C. Cooperative Extension is a strategic partnership of NC
Again, there is not one recommended height for every grass State University, N.C. A&T State University, USDA’s Na-
type. Regular mowing with sharp and balanced blades will cut tional Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA), and
the grass cleanly and neatly versus tearing and leaving a ragged local governments statewide. Extension professionals in all
appearance. Frequent mowing helps reduce weed pressure by 100 counties, and with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,
inhibiting seed formation. Never remove more than a third of connect millions of North Carolinians with research-based
the grass at any cutting, and leave the clippings to naturally information and technology from NC State and N.C. A&T.
decompose, releasing their nutrients back into the soil. Educational programs specialize in agriculture, food and nu-
trition, 4-H youth development, community development and
For more information and to access a turf maintenance cal- the environment. Find your local center at www.ces.ncsu.edu/
endar for your particular turf, visit NC Turf Files or call your local-county-center.
local Extension office. For more information, contact Mack
Johnson, Extension Horticultural Agent, at 910-671-3276,
by Email at [email protected], or visit our website at
http://robeson.ces.ncsu.edu/.

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