Lawns & Turf Management

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Lawns & Turf Management

Turf grasses are plants in the Phocaea family which provide a ground cover that can be walked upon and mowed. They play important roles in providing playing surfaces for many types of sporting events from golf to baseball. In landscape, lawn turf provides color, softness and beauty. Turf grasses also play a major role in protecting and modifying the environment. The benefits of turf grass include reducing soil erosion, water purification, temperature moderation and in enhancing soil structure. more...

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Last updated: 03/01/2007

 

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