Do-it-now-landscaping News: Nutrient reduction goals set by the Chesapeake Bay Program

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Keep fertilizer off any impervious surfaces. This may involve sweeping granules back into the grass from sidewalks, driveways and other areas after application;
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Leave behind Chesapeake Club lawn care materials provided by the Chesapeake Bay Program and explain to the homeowner that he/she should follow the provided lawn care guidelines if they perform any lawn care on their own;
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Visit the Web site twice a year – once before June 15 to sign up, and once by Nov. 15 to fill out a short online form estimating the area of lawn being serviced under the Chesapeake Club brand; and
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Meet ALL the nitrogen and phosphorus application criteria listed in the table. These criteria require the lawn service to:

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Limit the total amount of nitrogen applied during the year (based on the type of grass);
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Apply fertilizer only after a specified date in the spring (based on the county, and the type of grass.)
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Apply fertilizer only before a specified date in the fall (based on the county, and the type of grass.)
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Only apply phosphorous to new lawns, or as deemed necessary through soil testing.