Feritilizer Application
CSU Extension advises that most established Colorado lawns will have adequate phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in the soil without additional P and K fertilizer. If you apply a typical blended fertilizer based on N needs, you will usually apply more P and K than most lawns require.

How to read a fertilizer label
The Cherry Creek Basin Water Quality Authority and its partners ae actively working to reduce phosphorus loading to the Cherry Creek Reservoir and request that you choose phosphorus-free fertilizer.
For more information from CSU Extension, see:
Homeowner's Guide to Fertilizing Your Lawn and Garden (XCM-223)
Homeowner's Guide to Protecting Water Quality and the Environment (XCM-223)
Other resources include:
Phosphorus Free Fertilizer Q&A (lovecoloradowater.org)
