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| DOI: | 10.21273/HORTTECH.11.2.326 |
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| Web URL(s): | https://journals.ashs.org/horttech/view/journals/horttech/11/2/article-p326.xml?rskey=iWMy1X
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| Publication Type:
| Refereed |
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| Author(s): | Varlamoff, S.;
Florkowski, W. J.;
Jordan, J. L.;
Latimer, J.;
Braman, K. |
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| Author Affiliation: | Varlamoff: Public relation coordinator, Center for Urban Agriculture, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA; Florkowski: Associate professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA; Jordan: Professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA; Latimer: Professor, Department of Horticulture, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA; and Braman: Associate professor, Department of Entomology, University of Georgia, Griffin, GA |
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| Title: | Georgia homeowner survey of landscape management practices |
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| Section: | Extension education methods
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| Source: | HortTechnology. Vol. 11, No. 2, April-June 2001, p. 326-331. |
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| Publishing Information: | Alexandria, VA: American Society for Horticultural Science |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Fertilizers; Pesticides; Best management practices; Surface runoff; Water quality; Landscaping; Lawn turf; Questionnaire surveys; Insect control; Weed control; Pesticide use
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| Abstract/Contents: | "A survey of Georgia homeowners provided insights about their use of fertilizers and pesticides. Knowledge of current homeowner practices is needed to develop a best management practices manual to be used by Master Gardeners to train the general public through the existing outreach programs. The objective of the training program is to reduce nutrient runoff and garden chemicals and improve the quality of surface water in urban water-sheds. Results showed three of four homeowners did their own landscaping and, therefore, fully controlled the amount of applied chemicals and the area of application. Fertilizers were primarily applied to lawns, but a high percentage of homeowners also applied them to trees, shrubs, and flowers. Insecticides were applied by a larger percentage of homeowners than herbicides. Control of fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) was likely the reason behind the frequent use of insecticides. The desire for a weed free lawn was the plausible motivation behind the use of herbicides, which were used mostly on lawns. Fungicide use was infrequently reported by Georgia homeowners. The pattern manual should emphasize techniques and cultural practices, which could lower the dependence on chemicals, while ultimately assuring the desired appearance of turf and ornamental plants." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 29 |
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| ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Varlamoff, S., W. J. Florkowski, J. L. Jordan, J. Latimer, and K. Braman. 2001. Georgia homeowner survey of landscape management practices. HortTechnology. 11(2):p. 326-331. |
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| DOI: 10.21273/HORTTECH.11.2.326 |
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