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Author(s):Jiggens, Mike
Author Affiliation:Editor, Turf & Recreation
Title:Demand for synthetic lawns on the rise in Western Canada
Source:Turf & Recreation. April/May 2007, p. 16, 18, 20, 22.
Publishing Information:Delhi, Ontario: Turf & Recreation Publishing, Inc.
# of Pages:4
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Artificial turf; Turfgrass industry trends; Natural versus artificial turf; Lawn turf; Pros and cons
Geographic Terms:Western Canada
Abstract/Contents:Discusses an increasing demand for synthetic lawns, stating that "homeowners wishing to put an end to high-maintenance lawn care are having their entire front and back yards converted to synthetic turf. Profiles Mirage Putting Greens and dealer Randy Steinley. States that "for residential properties, a typical front yard application is about 1,000 square feet while back yard applications are usually larger, at about 2,500 square feet." Discusses potential advantages of synthetic lawns, stating that "mowing is no longer required, therefore money is saved on gasoline and equipment maintenance costs. Because the lawns are not growing nor will succumb to weeds or disease, fertilizers and pesticides aren't required. The lawns will never need to be irrigated, saving water and all associated costs."
Language:English
References:0
See Also:Other items relating to: Artificial vs. Natural Turf Surfaces
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Jiggens, M. 2007. Demand for synthetic lawns on the rise in Western Canada. Turf Recreat. p. 16, 18, 20, 22.
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