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Fertilize on an as-needed basis only A soil nutrient test has been performed within the last year. No Partial Points Available Preform a soil nutrient test. (3 points) (p. 7) Explain to clients that fertilization may be done on an as-needed basis. Look carefully around town, and you will find that many of the older, wellestablished landscapes are maintained without irrigation and fertilization. When fertilization is needed, apply only as much as needed to keep the lawn and plants healthy. Stress that the recommended application rates are maximums. Many clients maintain healthy, high-quality landscapes with less than the recommended rate. Emphasize the relationship between too much fertilizer and pest problems. For instance, research has shown that chinch bug problems increase with the over-application of fertilizer. This entry is a requirement for the Gold recognition level. A soil nutrient test can provide information on the type of nutrients contained in the soil as well as the pH. These tests are available at labs like the UF/ IFAS <strong>Extension</strong> Soil Testing Laboratory. A Florida-Friendly Landscaping Publication 24
A broadcast spreader with an operational deflector shield is used to apply the fertilizer. No Partial Points Available Broadcast spreaders with deflector sheilds. (2 points) (p. 24) Improper fertilizer application can damage turfgrass. A drop spreader can damage the coatings on slowrelease fertilizer, rendering it quick release. A deflector shield will keep fertilizer granules from being distributed to places where they aren’t wanted. Uneven fertilizer application. A Florida-Friendly Landscaping Publication 25
Page 1 and 2: The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Fl
Page 3 and 4: Table of Contents Acknowledgements.
Page 5 and 6: THE LANDSCAPE ADVISOR’S ROLE: EDU
Page 7 and 8: 5. Assemble your tool box. This lis
Page 9 and 10: 4. Florida-Friendly Landscape Recog
Page 11 and 12: THE FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPE RECO
Page 13 and 14: ✳ Spray and rotor heads are insta
Page 15 and 16: CHECKLIST: Right Plant, Right Place
Page 17 and 18: Maintained (irrigated and fertilize
Page 19 and 20: CHECKLIST: WATER EFFICIENTLY This c
Page 21 and 22: A smart controller (evapotranspirat
Page 23: CHECKLIST: FERTILIZE APPROPRIATELY
Page 27 and 28: Vines, shrubs, and trees provide ha
Page 29 and 30: CHECKLIST: MANAGE YARD PESTS (INSEC
Page 31 and 32: CHECKLIST: RECYCLE YARD WASTE Grass
Page 33 and 34: CHECKLIST: REDUCE STORMWATER RUNOFF
Page 35 and 36: A low-maintenance zone of at least
Page 37 and 38: Appendix A - Completed checklist A
Page 39 and 40: Appendix C- Soil pH sample report A
Page 41 and 42: A Florida-Friendly Landscaping Publ
Page 47: UF/IFAS References: References •

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