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Irrigation System Maintenance, Candace Schaible, Kelly Kopp, Jennie Hoover
Irrigation System Maintenance, Candace Schaible, Kelly Kopp, Jennie Hoover
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Irrigation system maintenance is necessary to ensure the most efficient use of the water that is being applied. Efficient irrigation is important because over two-thirds of the total water used in the average Utah home is applied to the landscape. With the natural drought cycles that occur in Utah and the growing population, efficient water use is critical. These maintenance recommendations will help you evaluate your irrigation system before using it each spring and also throughout the growing season.
Water Conservation Practices For Irrigation Of Turfgrass Lawns, Daniel Sandor
Water Conservation Practices For Irrigation Of Turfgrass Lawns, Daniel Sandor
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Turfgrass lawns are widely used in residential and commercial landscapes, providing many environmental, aesthetic, and recreational benefits. However, concerns and scrutiny arise with perceived maintenance requirements, particularly with regards to irrigation. It is important to manage irrigation in order to maximize water conservation without significantly reducing lawn quality. A series of field and greenhouse studies were conducted to investigate how water usage might be reduced in irrigation practices with the following proposed objectives: 1) evaluate the use of rain and soil moisture sensors in a humid transition zone environment; 2) evaluate the effects of chronic drought stress between drought-resistant and …
Lawn Fertilizers For Cool Season Turf, Taun Beddes, Kelly Kopp
Lawn Fertilizers For Cool Season Turf, Taun Beddes, Kelly Kopp
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Lawns provide a durable and functional surface for many outdoor activities while adding beauty to the landscape. For these reasons, a healthy, green lawn is the goal of many homeowners and landscape managers. Keeping a lawn healthy and green may require many management practices such as mowing, irrigation and aerification. Often, these practices will include fertilizing with supplemental nutrients at various times during the growing season. This promotes optimum turf color, improves re-growth, and increases tolerance to wear, drought, insects and disease. The broad number of fertilizer options available from retailers can make choosing a fertilizer difficult. However, choosing an …
What Can I Do Now To Care For My Lawn?, Jerry Goodspeed
What Can I Do Now To Care For My Lawn?, Jerry Goodspeed
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Planning For Fall Lawn Repair, Dennis Hinkamp
Planning For Fall Lawn Repair, Dennis Hinkamp
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What Is The Correct Way To Get Rid Of Quaking Aspen Without Having 100 New Ones Take Their Place?, Larry Rupp
What Is The Correct Way To Get Rid Of Quaking Aspen Without Having 100 New Ones Take Their Place?, Larry Rupp
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Putting Your Lawn To Bed, Dennis Hinkamp
Putting Your Lawn To Bed, Dennis Hinkamp
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Is Your Lawn Dead Or Dormant?, Dennis Hinkamp
Is Your Lawn Dead Or Dormant?, Dennis Hinkamp
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Renovate Your Lawn After A Long, Hot Summer, Rick Heflebower
Renovate Your Lawn After A Long, Hot Summer, Rick Heflebower
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Simplified Lawn Care, Dennis Hinkamp
Edging, Jerry Goodspeed
Fungus - Nothing Cute About Fairy Rings, Dennis Hinkamp
Fungus - Nothing Cute About Fairy Rings, Dennis Hinkamp
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Plant A Lawn If You Must - Some Tips, Dennis Hinkamp
Plant A Lawn If You Must - Some Tips, Dennis Hinkamp
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Reprogram Your Lawn, Dennis Hinkamp
Do You Want A Lawn Or A Trout Farm?, Dennis Hinkamp
Do You Want A Lawn Or A Trout Farm?, Dennis Hinkamp
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Train Your Lawn Not To Beg For Water, Dennis Hinkamp
Train Your Lawn Not To Beg For Water, Dennis Hinkamp
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Next Year's Lawn Starts Today, Dennis Hinkamp
Next Year's Lawn Starts Today, Dennis Hinkamp
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Fertilizing Lawns, Larry A. Sagers