Laserfiche WebLink
Your Lawn Doesn't Need More P!The Draw <br />Summer Event <br /> Minnesota law prohibits the use of phosphorus lawn fer- <br />Series <br />adequate phosphorus in your soil. Extra phosphorus will <br />partnership with the City of Ram- <br />lawn is unhealthy, a lack of phosphorus probably isn’t the <br />sey, invites you to the ninth year of <br />problem. <br /> Suggestions for a healthy lawn: <br />• <br />Aerate <br />penetrate down to where they’re needed. <br />• . In summer 2.5”-3” height promotes <br />Mow taller <br />deeper root growth and drought resistance. <br />6:30 to 8:00 pm from June 13 to <br />• <br />Water modestly <br />August 22, and is paired with free <br />Art in the Park classes for kids ages <br />• . Find out what fertilizer or lime, if any, you really need. <br />Get a soil test <br />5 – 15 on select dates. Performanc- <br />Mail-in tests are available through the University of MN soil testing <br />es include a variety of genres from <br />laboratory for less than $20. <br />• . Leaving grass clippings on the lawn provides the equivalent of <br />Mulch <br />to the ‘70s and rock ‘n’ roll. <br />one fertilizer application per year. <br /> To learn more, please contact <br />• . When purchasing fertilizers look at the three number <br />Shop smart <br />Mark Riverblood, Parks & Asst. <br />sequence on the bag. A middle number of “0” indicates that it contains <br />Public Works Superintendent at <br />no phosphorus. <br />mriverblood@cityoframsey.com or <br /> <br />763-433-9853. <br />is formed by the Cities of Anoka, Andover and Ramsey to manage local water <br />resources. For more information see www.LRRWMO.org. <br />Parking <br />PULL THE PLUG <br />on Public <br />Streets <br /> Remember, parking <br />ON AQUATIC HITCHHIKERS <br />is generally allowed on <br />any public street, but <br />prohibited between the <br />Actions Required by MN Law <br />hours of 2:00 – 6:00 am <br /> <br />to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species: <br />year round. Evening <br />Clean <br />watercraft, trailers, and equipment before leaving the water access. <br />parking restrictions <br /> <br />prevent abandoned <br />Drain water from boat, ballast tanks, portable bait container, and motor before <br />leaving a water access – drain bilge, livewell, and baitwell by removing drain <br />and <br /> <br />vehicles, improve neigh- <br />plugs. Keep drain plugs out while transporting boats. <br />borhood safety and make <br />Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. It is illegal to release live bait into <br />the water, or to dump worms on the ground. <br />street maintenance more <br />- <br />olation will be cited and <br />mndnr.gov/ais <br />may be towed. <br />© 2014 MNDNR <br />Ramsey Resident • May/June 2019 23 <br />