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| Author(s): | Minch, Melanie |
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| Author Affiliation: | Freelance Writer, Medina, Ohio |
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| Title: | The grass is always greener: When you follow turf management best practices |
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| Section: | Grounds + sports turf
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| Source: | Parks & Rec Business. Vol. 6, No. 1, August 2007, p. 26, 31. |
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| Publishing Information: | Medina, OH: Northstar Pub. |
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| # of Pages: | 2 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Best management practices; Fertilization; Aerification; Mowing; Fertilization program; Irrigation practices; Subsurface irrigation; Soil moisture; Irrigation systems; Compaction; Mowing height
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| Abstract/Contents: | Suggests that "the key to avoiding or at least mitigating [invasive weeds, grass-eating fungi] and other common turf issues is to effectively employ the four standard weapons of the trade: fertilizer, water, aeration (perhaps) and proper mowing techniques." Lists potential considerations to take when applying fertilizer, including "do not over-spray"; "keep fertilizer off sidewalks"; "read the fertilizer label completely"; and "apply on appropriate schedules." Briefly profiles Bermudagrass, stating that "[it] should be mowed only with a sharp rotary blade or a reeltype mower blade...recommended mowing heights vary according to season. During the growing season (generally spring), [one] can keep it shorter, around 3/4 of an inch." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebar, "The Columbus Park of Roses", p. 31
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Minch, M. 2007. The grass is always greener: When you follow turf management best practices. Parks & Rec Business. 6(1):p. 26, 31. |
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