4.) When applying fertilizers and herbicides, it is best to apply these...

Garden rake tilling the soil.

INCORRECT.

Never apply fertilizers and herbicides right before a rain event.

When it rains, the rain water washes the fertilizers and herbicides into our creeks. These chemicals add extra nutrients to our waterways and leave very little chemicals on your lawn!

Right before a big rain
CORRECT.

Apply fertilizers and herbicides during a dry time.

After applying fertilizers, run your sprinklers so you can control the amount of water. Make sure to water just enough so the water does not run off your property, carrying all of those chemicals into our creeks!

When rain is not in the forecast
INCORRECT.

Never apply fertilizers and herbicides right before a rain event.

When it rains, the rain water washes the fertilizers and herbicides into our creeks. These chemicals add extra nutrients to our waterways and leave very little chemicals on your lawn!

It is unnecessary to consider rainfall when applying fertilizers and herbicides.

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