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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Stone, Helen M. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Associate Editor, Landscape & Irrigation, 68-860 Perez Rd., Suite J, Cathedral City, CA 92234 |
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| Title: | Groundcovers: Planting a natural background for landscapes |
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| Source: | Landscape & Irrigation. Vol. 18, No. 6, June 1994, p. 8-10. |
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| Publishing Information: | Van Nuys, CA: Gold Trade Publications, Inc. |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Ground cover; Landscaping; Low maintenance landscape; Ornamental plants; Soil types; Planting; Establishment; Runners; Rhizomes; Soil amendments; Organic matter; Preemergence herbicides; Weed control; Irrigation; Growth regulators; Fertilization
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| Abstract/Contents: | "Groundcovers might be one of the most versatile plant groups in your design palette. Groundcovers can accentuate a prized specimen tree, hide an unsightly view, stabilize a slope or simply sooth the eye with a soft green background. By matching the right plant with your site conditions, groundcovers can accomplish these tasks with minimal maintenance." Discusses several factors to maintain groundcovers and how to choose the right plants for different soli types. |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| Note: | Pictures, color |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Stone, H. M. 1994. Groundcovers: Planting a natural background for landscapes. Landscape Irrig. 18(6):p. 8-10. |
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