The document discusses several common types of fertilizers, including nitrogen fertilizer, limestone fertilizer, and ammonium sulfate fertilizer. Nitrogen fertilizer is commonly used for grass and promotes overall plant growth. Limestone fertilizer balances acidic soil and adds calcium. Ammonium sulfate fertilizer reduces soil pH and is used to prevent diseases in certain grasses like bluegrass. Different fertilizers are suitable for various plants and soil conditions.

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Names of Fertili ers
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Fertili ers are used to suppl nutrients to
plants and spur the fertilit in soil. The
nutrients in fertili ers are able to increase
crop production on farms, prevent diseases
and improve the qualit of food. Different
t pes of fertili ers are available for various
plants, grasses and foods, and it's important
to use the proper fertili er in a lawn, garden
or farm.
Nitrogen Fertili er
Nitrogen fertili er is commonl used on grass
and is important for overall plant growth. The
amount of nitrogen fertili er used is going to
depend on the species of grass, and
overappl ing ma be harmful in some
circumstances and seep into groundwater.
This can have a negative effect on sea
plants and animal life. Once the nitrogen
fertili er is applied to grass, the plants
immediatel begin feeding on it and growing.
Appl ing nitrogen fertili er when the grass is
wet prevents the fertili er from burning the
grass or causing it to change colors.
Limestone Fertili er
Limestone fertili er is used to restore infertile
soil and balance out acidic soil that has
been ruined b other t pes of fertili ers. This
t pe of fertili er is a powder and stimulates
the bacterial activit in soil that has been
dormant b raising the levels of pH.
Limestone fertili ers also add calcium to the
soil and should be applied in the fall. It's
important to wear the proper face and hand
protection, because the fertili er is dust and
ma get into a person's lungs.
Ammonium Sulfate Fertili er
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Ammonium sulfate fertili er is a common soil
fertili er that reduces the rate of pH in
alkaline soils. The fertili er is a spra and
ma be used to fight off lawn diseases b
increasing the acidit in the soil. This
fertili er ma be on lawns where the grass is
often bent, such as golf courses and parks.
Those living in the Kentuck area also use
ammonium sulfate fertili er to prevent
diseases from ruining the bluegrass in the
state. The bluegrass is affected b the
different climates and needs to have a
stead pH.
References
Lawn Care: Nitrogen Fertili er
Lawn Care Weed Effectivel : Limestone Fertili er
T pes of Fertili ers: Ammonium Sulfate Fertili er
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