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Author(s):Anonymous
Title:Environmental benefits not widely recognized, yet landscape, lawn care sales reach $12.5 billion
Source:Seed World. Vol. 132, No. 9, August 1994, p. 6.
Publishing Information:Des Plaines, IL: Scranton Gillette Communications.
# of Pages:1
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Maintenance costs; Environmental benefits; National Association of Landscape Professionals; Aesthetic values; Landscaping
Abstract/Contents:"A recent Gallup poll indicated that the environmental benefits of a well-maintained lawn (such as helping purify and cool the air, and filtering water that drains into the ground) lagged behind such recognized benefits as beautifying the neighborhood and providing a beautiful place to relax." Facts on homeowner spending on various aspects of lawn care are given organized by the homeowners' demographics. their leaves absorb a number of air pollutants.' An acre of grass can absorb hundreds of pounds of pollutants in a year's time."
Language:English
References:0
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ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Anonymous. 1994. Environmental benefits not widely recognized, yet landscape, lawn care sales reach $12.5 billion. Seed World. 132(9):p. 6.
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