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| Publication Type:
| Newsletter |
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| Author(s): | Knoop, W. E.;
Duble, R. L. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Extension turfgrass specialists, The Texas A&M University. |
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| Title: | Energy Conservation in Home Lawn Care - Part Two. |
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| Source: | Rub of the Green. December 1987, p. 22-32. |
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| Publishing Information: | Palm Desert, CA: Hi-Lo Desert GCSA. |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Energy conservation; Lawn turf; Nitrogen; Fertilization; Clippings
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| Abstract/Contents: | Part 2 of a series on energy conservation for home lawn care. Discusses nitrogen fertilization and use of grass clippings. Conservation practices include: 1) Mow when the grass is no more than 1/3 higher than the height setting of the mower. 2) Do not pick up grass clippings. 3) Do not apply fertilizer at a rate higher than 1 lb. of nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. per application or 3 to 4 lbs. of nitrogen per 1000 sq. ft. per year. 4) Use fertilizer that contain slow-release forms of nitrogen. and 5) Use fertilizers with a 3-1-2- ratio of N-P-K. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | See also part 1, November 1987, p. 34-35, R=11453. R=11453 |
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| See Also: | Other items relating to: YARD |
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| Note: | Tables |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Knoop, W. E., and R. L. Duble. 1987. Energy Conservation in Home Lawn Care - Part Two.. Rub Green. p. 22-32. |
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