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a light-hearted listing of activities that can take place on a lawn.
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Kansas Senator John J. Ingalls (1873-1891) One-page poetic look at the values of grass.
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Dr. Eliot Roberts, Principal Consultant, Rosehall Associates, Sparta, TN (Former Lawn Institute director). Two-page analysis of differences between seed established and sod established turf areas
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Two-page article addressing how homeowners can avoid establishment problems.
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The benefits of turfgrass. Environmental, community/human health and economic benefits of turfgrass.
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Dr. John R. Hall, III, Professor and Extension Specialist, Turfgrass Management, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Virginia. Three-page listing of 17 items buyers should consider when purchasing turfgrass sod.
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3-page article, with separate sidebars, offering tips and techniques to install and maintain a low maintenance lawn.
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Dr. S. Thompson, DVM, Director, Purdue University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Wellness Clinic, West Lafayette, Indiana. Four-page study of turf problems created by dogs and suggestions for dealing with them.
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9 simple steps to repair your lawn.
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Information on mowing, aerating, fertilizing, and controlling weeds in the fall.
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Two-page article explaining turfgrass taxonomy, blends, mixtures and germination rate factors to consider when selecting turfgrasses.
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Offers enlightenment on the danger of artificial turf that coaches and parents should be aware of.
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Sod can be used as "lawn patches" to repair areas of dead grass in a lawn.
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Describes ten ways to ruin a sodded lawn installation.
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Includes charts for "Warm-Season" and "Cool Season" turfgrasses, including descriptions, environment adaptations, establishment, optimum tempurature for germination, and cultural requirements.
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2-page article addressing the serious problem of obesity and its potential relationship to the reduction of lawn sizes.
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New dwarf grasses may well have draw-backs that homeowners should consider before selecting such varieties.
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Two-page article assessing the fate of lawn clippings and their proper disposal.
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Two-page article presents facts about turf's role in the environment and its time demands.
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Discusses watering and fertilizing secrets from experts in the industry.
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Shares pest control secrets for a fabulous lawn from inside experts.
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Provides key ingredients for beautiful lawns from turf growers.
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Specialty crop funding: Is your state association exploring the possibilities?
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One page of suggestions on controlling home yard erosion and the environmental problems it creates.
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Homeowners and professional groundskeepers who are looking for high quality turfgrass sod may want to first look for the Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) membership logo.
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One-page itemization of facts about turf, such as plants per square inch, miles of roots, erosion control capabilities, etc.
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Three-page article presenting a 5-step method of establishing and maintaining turf in shaded areas.
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1-page listing of health benefits and economic factors related to turfgrass.
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