Landscaping for Water Quality

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Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2026
The 2026 Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop brought together landscaping professionals, watershed groups, and community leaders on March 25–26 in ... Learn More
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Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2024
On April 30 and May 2, 2024, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water ... Learn More
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Workshop Presentations: Landscaping for Water Quality 2023
On March 30 and 31, 2023, landscaping professionals, watershed organization members, and community leaders responsible for managing land and water res... Learn More

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Resources

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Organic Turf: Frequently Asked Questions
There are many questions today regarding how turf can be managed organically. Let's clear up some common misconceptions concerning best managemen... Learn More
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New England Regional Fertilizer and Management Recommendations for Lawns
Because a large land area devoted to lawns in New England is located adjacent to pond, lake, river, and coastal shorelines, nutrient losses from lawns... Learn More
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Green Grass & Clear Water [fact sheet]
Water quality friendly lawn care and fertilizer recommendations for northern New England. Learn More
New Hampshire's Turf Fertilizer Law - What You Should Know [fact sheet]
Introduction

Nitrogen and phosphorus are nutrients essential for the growth of plants. However, an overabundance of these nutrients can... Learn More
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Calibrating a Fertilizer Spreader [video]
In this video, Extension field specialist, Margaret Hagen will describe how to calibrate a fertilizer spreader. See below for a full video transcript.... Learn More
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Native Plants for New England Rain Gardens [fact sheet]
This plant list includes native plant species and cultivars that are adaptable, available, and have been widely successful in our northern New England... Learn More

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