Sustainable Turf Care
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This publication is written for lawn care professionals, golf course superintendents, or anyone with a lawn. Its emphasis is on soil management and cultural practices that enhance turf growth and reduce pests and diseases by reducing turf stress. It also looks at mixed species and wildflower lawns as low maintenance alternatives to pure grass lawns. SUSTAINABLE TURF CARE LEAVE THIS SPACE HERE FOR THE TABLE OF CONTENTS, TO BE ENTERED LATER. Illustration 1. A healthy lawn complements a healthy garden. (Photo by Ron Francis, Natural Resources Conservation Service) Table of
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