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MDA Reminds Marylanders to Protect Local Waterways by Following Lawn Fertilizer Law

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Now that spring is here, the Maryland Department of Agriculture reminds homeowners that they can get their lawns and the Chesapeake Bay off to a healthy start by following Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law and these best management practices: Skip the spring fertilizer, especially if your lawn is healthy.  Fertilizing lawns in spring  Read the Rest…

MDA Reminds Marylanders to Protect Local Waterways and the Chesapeake Bay by Following the Lawn Fertilizer Law

ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds homeowners and lawn care professionals that they can make a difference for local streams and the Chesapeake Bay by following Maryland’s Lawn Fertilizer Law. The law took effect October 1, 2013 with the goal of protecting the Chesapeake Bay from excess nutrients entering its waters  Read the Rest…

MDA Reminds Marylanders to Protect Local Waterways and the Chesapeake Bay by Following New Lawn Fertilizer Law

ANNAPOLIS, MD  – Now that spring is finally here, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds homeowners and lawn care professionals that responsible lawn care practices can make a big difference for the health of streams, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Maryland’s new lawn fertilizer law took effect October 1, 2013, and includes new requirements  Read the Rest…

MDA’s “Professional Lawn Care Manual” Now Available Online

ANNAPOLIS, MD (June 25, 2013) – The Maryland Professional Lawn Care Manual is now available on the Maryland Department of Agriculture website at www.mda.maryland.gov/fertilizer. Developed in cooperation with the University of Maryland (UMD), the Maryland Professional Lawn Care Manual provides lawn care professionals with information on soils and fertility, soil testing, interpreting fertilizer labels, use  Read the Rest…

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