Understanding Enhanced-Efficiency Fertilizers

Part 1 of a three-part series on late-season fertilizer application.

Nov 30, 2012

In Part 1 of our three-part series on late-season fertilization, Bob Raley, an agronomist with Agrium Advanced Technologies, explains what the term “enhanced-efficiency fertilizer” really means to lawn care contractors. As more regulatory agencies stress the use of these types of fertilizers, now’s a good time to get up to speed.

Latest in Lawn Care
Adobe Stock 539712999
Massey Services Acquires EnviroGurad Pest Control Alabama Location
June 30, 2025
While one of the main reasons to consider CRFs is to grow better plants, growers also need to consider how they’re going to grow better margins.
The Roots of Controlled-Release Fertilizers
June 30, 2025
Sgm Razor Blog Image 4 17 25
Steel Green Adds Equipment Tracking GPS
June 25, 2025
Grass Summer Park Garden Sunny Day Lawn Nature 1307337 59a4c19c322e0
Tips to Help Restore Lawns to Health during Warm Weather
August 28, 2017
Related Stories
I Stock 000005975531 Large
Fertilizing
Choosing the Right Fertilizer
Toxic Algae Bloom In Lake Erie
Fertilizing
County in Florida Nixes Fertilizer Ban Extension
1660628632 10832866
Lawn Care
Late-Season Fertilization with Controlled-Release Fertilizers
While some residential lawn care contractors have struggled with enhanced-efficiency fertilizers, many others have had considerable success.
Lawn Care
Is It Time to Flip Your Fertilizer Program on Its Head?
More in Lawn Care
Industry Updates
Massey Services Acquires EnviroGurad Pest Control Alabama Location
Massey Services
The pest management grows larger with the Alabama acquisition.
Adobe Stock 539712999
Fertilizing
The Roots of Controlled-Release Fertilizers
Profile Products LLC
As growers are asked to do more with less, controlled-release fertilizers offer a low-maintenance solution. Let's talk about it.
While one of the main reasons to consider CRFs is to grow better plants, growers also need to consider how they’re going to grow better margins.
Spreader-Sprayers & Equipment
Steel Green Adds Equipment Tracking GPS
Steel Green Manufacturing
Steel Green Manufacturing added Razor Tracking GPS Fleet Coordination to all new 2025 equipment - installed at the factory.
Sgm Razor Blog Image 4 17 25
Irrigation Components
Tips to Help Restore Lawns to Health during Warm Weather
September is a great time to restore a lawn. The temperatures have cooled, but soil is still warm and rain on the way.
Grass Summer Park Garden Sunny Day Lawn Nature 1307337 59a4c19c322e0
Lawn Care
Summer Lawn Care Tips Combat Heat and Pests
TruGreen
Keep an eye on irrigation system performance, turf-damaging insects and humidity-thriving disease.
Adobe Stock 383769774
Sand & Salt Spreading
Made for Year-Round Use: Agri-Fab Updated Its 85-lb All-Season Push Spreader
Agri-Fab
Built to be used year-round, it can handle fertilizer and weed-control applications in the spring and salt for sidewalks and driveways in the winter.
Agf 0106
Lawn Care
Canopy Lawn Care's Lauren Ritch Named Overall Unsung Hero: Women In The Green Industry Award
Canopy Lawn Care
Breaking through the canopy: Canopy Lawn Care's Lauren Ritch named overall Unsung Hero.
1730488677408
Industry Updates
Oakcreek Golf & Turf Acquires LLC Johnson & Midwest Turf
Midwest Turf & Irrigation Inc.
LL Johnson and Midwest Turf will continue to operate under their existing names.
Adobe Stock 302068062
Marketing
How Lawn Care Businesses Can Be Strategic Add-On Investments
Lawn Squad
Diversification in the lawn care industry can be a growth strategy.
Adobe Stock 309812764
Fungicides, Herbicides, Insecticides
Envu Launches Botanical-Based Insecticide: Barricor Essential Mosquito Control
Envu
The Barricor Essential Mosquito Control insecticide was formulated to treat mosquitoes while being safe for bees and butterflies.
Adobe Stock 147890752
Weed, Disease & Insect ID
Heavy Outdoor Pest Season on Its Way
Mosquito Joe
Mosquito Joe says that early prevention is key to staying ahead of the coming heavy outdoor pest season.
Adobe Stock 411823596
Spreader-Sprayers & Equipment
Steel Green Launches Opti-Rate Pulse-Width Modulation Rate-Controlled Spray System
Steel Green Manufacturing
The new Opti-Rate PWM spray system is designed to enhance the accuracy and consistency of spray applications.
Opti Rate Featured Image
Page 1 of 220
Next Page