Turfgrass fertility, pesticide programs compared

Traditional turfgrass management programs rely heavily on the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. In response to increased public scrutiny and legislation, organic and biological alternatives are becoming more accepted, but research indicates that these alternatives have not been widely adopted by homeowners or the lawn care industry. Results of a new study that compared common but disparate turfgrass management approaches showed that all programs significantly improved visual appearance compared with the no-input program.

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