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| Publication Type:
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| Author(s): | Thetford, Mack |
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| Author Affiliation: | Associate Professor, Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS, West Florida REC, Milton |
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| Title: | Native ornamental grasses for Southern lawns: Color and contour |
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| Section: | Practically speaking
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| Source: | Florida Turf Digest. Vol. 18, No. 6, November/December 2001, p. 24-26. |
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| Publishing Information: | Winter Haven, FL: Harvest Publishing Corp. for the Florida Turfgrass Association |
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| # of Pages: | 3 |
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| Keywords: | TIC Keywords: Ornamental grasses; Life cycle; Cultivar profile; Native grasses
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| Abstract/Contents: | Discusses the advantages of planting ornamental grasses. Suggests that "grasses look great, alone or with other annuals, or perennials by adding the height and color necessary to make the perfect container garden for your deck, patio or entrance to your home." Comments on the importance of understanding the growth cycles of ornamental grasses, especially in southern regions. Details proper prunning techniques, the resilience of grasses and the minimium maintenance needed. Profiles the different grass cultivars available: Arabesque Silver Grass, Variegated Japanese Silver Grass, Fountain Grass and Hairy Awn Muhly. |
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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):
Thetford, M. 2001. Native ornamental grasses for Southern lawns: Color and contour. Fla. Turf Dig. 18(6):p. 24-26. |
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