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General Turfgrass Information and Homeowner Resources
Specialty Crop Competitiveness Act of 2004
Specialty crop funding: Is your state association exploring the possibilities?
Benefits of Turfgrass
The benefits of turfgrass. Environmental, community/human health and economic benefits of turfgrass.
Why Turf? Natural grass is important to your readers
1-page listing of health benefits and economic factors related to turfgrass.
Turfgrass Statistics...Unusual and Not Totally Uninteresting Facts Related To Turfgrass
One-page itemization of facts about turf, such as plants per square inch, miles of roots, erosion control capabilities, etc.
Turfgrass...Made In The Shade
Three-page article presenting a 5-step method of establishing and maintaining turf in shaded areas.
TPI Turf Logo Indicates Professional Quality
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.
Stop Erosion Problems With Turfgrass Sod
One page of suggestions on controlling home yard erosion and the environmental problems it creates.
Myth Busting: Are Lawns A Waste Of Time and Money?
Two-page article presents facts about turf's role in the environment and its time demands.
Myth Busting: Are Grass Clippings Clogging Our Landfills?
Two-page article assessing the fate of lawn clippings and their proper disposal.
Letting the "Dwarf Grass Gen(i)e" Out of the Bottle May Not Have Results Homeowners Expect
New dwarf grasses may well have draw-backs that homeowners should consider before selecting such varieties.
Lawn Institute Finds Unexpected Link Between Expanding Obesity and Shrinking Lawns
2-page article addressing the serious problem of obesity and its potential relationship to the reduction of lawn sizes.
Lawn Institute Charts Important Grass Characteristics
Includes charts for "Warm-Season" and "Cool Season" turfgrasses, including descriptions, environment adaptations, establishment, optimum tempurature for germination, and cultural requirements.
Homeowners Can Use Sod To Repair Problem Lawns
Sod can be used as "lawn patches" to repair areas of dead grass in a lawn.
Heat Potential of Artificial Turf Poses Increased Health Risk
Offers enlightenment on the danger of artificial turf that coaches and parents should be aware of.
