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Summer Fertilizing Options for Fescue: Slow-Release vs. Iron Supplements

Scott's SummerGuard uses slow-release nitrogen, safer for summer than fast-release forms. An alternative: Ironite plus two quarter-strength applications of a high slow-release nitrogen fertilizer. Avoid heavy nitrogen in heat.

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