the percentage by weight given on the fertilizer bag; i.e., a 23-7-7 fertilizer contains 23% nitrogen, 7% phosphorus (P2O5), and 7% potassium (K2O)
Fertilizer Analysis
the measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of a soil; 7.0 is neutral, below 7.0 is acidic, above 7.0 is alkaline
pH
a fertilizer from natural materials such as animal manure, dead plant and animal materials, sewage sludge, bone meal, and bloodmeal, or from synthetic materials such as urea, sulfur coated urea, and other urea containing materials
Organic Fertilizer
a trained individual who runs a lawn care business and service
Lawn Care Service Owner
any material used to cover a newly established or renovated turf, usually straw
Mulching
the growing pattern by which a turfgrass spreads itself; three types include stoloniferous, ehizomatous, and bunch-type
Growth Habit
grass that has a medium-coarse texture with light green color ans slow growth habit; tolerates shade but not traffic or wear
Centipede grass
an industry that specializes in lawn care and directly provides lawn care service to homeowners
Professional Lawn Care
a fertilizer made of inorganic salts with a quick release rate such as potassium nitrate (KNO3)
Inorganic Fertilizer
a medium texture, bunch-type turfgrass commonly used in cold and cool zones
