Dense, healthy turfgrass can retain properly-applied nitrogen fertilizer with minimal nutrient loss to the environment. In the southern U.S., urban water conservation strategies often include reduced irrigation programs which can diminish the health and density of turfgrass temporarily. In a two-year field study, researchers investigated the effects of water-conserving irrigation practices on runoff volume and nutrient losses from turf. Click here to learn how water conservation programs can be effective tools for reducing nitrate pollution from turf with the adjustment of conventional fertilizer rates.
