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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/tgtre/article/1999dec10.pdf
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| Author(s): | Hull, Richard J. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Professor, Plant Science, University of Rhode Island, and Editorial Review Board, TurfGrass TRENDS |
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| Title: | In praise of turf: Lawn maintenance from an eastern homeowner's perspective |
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| Section: | Customer Education
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| Source: | TurfGrass TRENDS. Vol. 8, No. 12, December 1999, p. 10-13. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications |
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| # of Pages: | 4 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Turf values; History; Environmental benefits; Lawn turf
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| Abstract/Contents: | Provides a brief history of landscaping. States that "lawns capture water and promote infiltration, thereby preventing runoff and contributing to the recharge of underground water reserves" and "a well maintained lawn also has the capacity to improve soil quality." Concludes that "a green living environment enhances the human spirit and provides a feeling of security and tranquility." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 9 |
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| Note: | Distributed within Golfdom of same date/year.
Reprint appears in Turfgrass Trends", Vol. 6, 1992, page 1-6 with variant title "Keys to good soil chemistry: pH and nutrient ions" |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Hull, R. J. 1999. In praise of turf: Lawn maintenance from an eastern homeowner's perspective. TurfGrass Trends. 8(12):p. 10-13. |
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