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https://www.lawnandlandscape.com/article/pesticides-and-fertilizers--a-growing-interest-in-organics/
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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Palmieri, Marisa |
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| Author Affiliation: | Senior Editor, Lawn and Landscape |
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| Title: | A growing interest in organics: What defines "organic" lawn care, is it right for your firm and will your clients ante up? |
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| Section: | Pesticides and fertilizers
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| Source: | Lawn and Landscape. Vol. 29, No. 5, May 2008, p. 60, 62-67, 70. |
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| Publishing Information: | Cleveland, OH: GIE, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 8 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Organic culture; Environmental protection; Lawn care industry; Sustainable land management; Business management; Lawn turf
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses organic lawn care, suggesting that "a significant number of homeowners [are] interested in using organic or natural lawn care services." Notes that "both independent and national green industry firms are offering - or investigating how to offer - organic or natural alternatives to traditional, synthetic-chemical based lawn care programs." Presents a comparison between organic, hybrid, and traditional lawn care programs, highlighting information on fertilizer, weed control, insect control, and disease control for each. Explains that "there is not...a [government] body that officially regulates what firms that provide organic/natural lawn care may call their services. The result is a confusing mix of lawn care programs with names that include 'safe,' 'organic,' 'natural,' 'green,' and 'organic-based.'" Profiles various lawn care firms that practice organic methods, describing their view on organic material use and their history of entering the organic market. Mentions that "professionals agree consumers want to have a product or service they can 'feel good' about...Some customers may truly want to eliminate synthetic fertilizer and pesticide use and pay the price; others may opt for hybrid approaches with bridge fertilizers or spot synthetic herbicide applications." Concludes that "there is a middle ground a lot of consumers may find themselves in." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Includes sidebars, "The organic-synthetic lawn care spectrum", p. 63, "Is price the problem?", p. 64, and "Or·gan·ic\Or-'ga-nik\ adj." , p. 67 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Palmieri, M. 2008. A growing interest in organics: What defines "organic" lawn care, is it right for your firm and will your clients ante up?. Lawn Landscape. 29(5):p. 60, 62-67, 70. |
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