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Author(s):Gassman, Sean
Author Affiliation:President, Hydro Turf Planters Association, Dallas, Texas and Owner, Fairway Greens Landscape Services, Garland, Texas
Title:Hydraulic seeding: It's all in the slurry: The grass may be the object of your efforts, but it's the other ingredients that make the difference
Section:Contractor
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Source:Grounds Maintenance. Vol. 36, No. 8, August 2001, p. Contractor 10, 12, 16.
Publishing Information:Overland Park, KS: Intertec Publishing Corporation
# of Pages:3
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Slurries; Hydroseeding; Hydromulching; Landscape services industry trends; Mulches; Comparisons; Decision-making; Tackifiers; Fertilizers; Soil amendments
Abstract/Contents:Provides a brief background of the development in hydraulic seeding. Emphasizes the importance of mulch in hydroseeding slurry. States that "with mulch, it is possible to create a near-perfect growning environment for rapid turf establishment." Discusses wood and paper mulch, tackifiers (organic and polyacrylamide), fertilizer, and other additives. Advises that contractors going into the hydroseeding business properly research the field before entering it.
Language:English
References:0
Note:Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Gassman, S. 2001. Hydraulic seeding: It's all in the slurry: The grass may be the object of your efforts, but it's the other ingredients that make the difference. Grounds Maint. 36(8):p. Contractor 10, 12, 16.
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