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Publication Type:
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Author(s): | Anonymous |
Title: | Organic lawn care considerations |
Source: | Landscape Superintendent and Maintenance Professional. Vol. 4, No. 3, March 2007, p. 54-56. |
Publishing Information: | Tustin, CA: Landscape Communications |
# of Pages: | 3 |
Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Organic culture; Organic fertilizers; Establishment; Lawn turf; Lawn maintenance; Fertilization timing; Fertilization rates; Aeration; Dethatching; Pest control; Organic matter
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Abstract/Contents: | Discusses organic lawn care techniques. States that "for those superintendents who want to use a nonchemical approach to turf care, organic methods are more about protecting the environment. Organic lawn care from the start begins with selecting the right grass for the location." Cautions that "grasses must be selected according to functional and horticultural requirements...While it may sound too basic, consider the location of the lawn with regard to ease of maintenance and soil conditions." Offers suggestions for establishing a lawn, maintaining an established lawn, fertilization, aeration, and dethatching. Also suggests techniques for pest management and lawn care, stating that "insect infestations and diseases are often a symptom of stress caused by poor growing conditions, such as compacted soils, nutrient deficiencies, too much or too little moisture, or a poorly adapted plant for the climate or the particular landscape conditions. Simply preventing the stressful conditions may control the pest and prevent further infestations." |
Language: | English |
References: | 0 |
Note: | Pictures, color Tables |
| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete): Anonymous. 2007. Organic lawn care considerations. Landscape Superintendent and Maintenance Professional. 4(3):p. 54-56. |
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