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.

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