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Author(s):Frank, Kevin
Author Affiliation:Crop and Soil Sciences
Title:Signs of spring
Section:Turfgrass
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Source:Landscape Alert Newsletter. Vol. 21, No. 1, March 17 2006, p. [4-5].
Publishing Information:East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Spring; Spring maintenance; Application timing; Mowing height; Digitaria; Preemergence weed control; Fertilization timing; Mowing timing; Maintenance scheduling; Preemergence herbicides
Abstract/Contents:Recommends one "have some patience" when is comes to applying fertilizer in the spring. States that one does not "need to be applying any fertilizers or preemergence herbicides until the turf is actively growing." Explains that "the majority of crabgrass germination occurs when adequate moisture is present and soil temperatures are between 60 and 70°F [Fahrenheit] at 0- to 2-inch depth." Mentions that "the best way to control weeds in turf is to encourage a healthy, dense turf that competes well with weeds and crowds them out." Suggests to "drop [mowing height] 1 inch from [the] normal mowing height" for the first mowing event.
Language:English
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Frank, K. 2006. Signs of spring. Landscape Alert Newsletter. 21(1):p. [4-5].
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