Piper and Oakley wrote that "there is nothing mysteriously beneficial in their formulas" and that mixed fertilizers are "extensively advertised" but "are not to be recommended." Arthur wrote that soil testing is a "commercial gimmick" and that fine turf with clippings collected needs only "a little nitrogen in spring, no phosphates, and very little potash."  I recommend an article I wrote that attempts to explain this in the context of #MLSN.

Blog posts discussed are:

- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/very-generally-used-not-to-be-recommended/
- https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/jim-arthur-mlsn-and-precision-fertilization/

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