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Weed Control Options For Residential Lawns In Utah, Taun Beddes, Kelly Kopp, Ralph Whitesides, Jaydee Gunnell, Michael Caron Oct 2015

Weed Control Options For Residential Lawns In Utah, Taun Beddes, Kelly Kopp, Ralph Whitesides, Jaydee Gunnell, Michael Caron

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An important aspect of landscape maintenance includes suppressing lawn weeds, including broadleaf and grassy forms, which may disrupt the uniformity of turf. Weed prevention through proper turf establishment and maintenance is the best practical approach for long-term weed control, and is less expensive than controlling weeds later. This fact sheet discusses using best management practices such as proper mowing height along with irrigation and nutrient management, and In certain situations, herbicides.


Ornamental Grasses In The Landscape, A Guide For The Intermountain West, Jaydee Gunnell, Jerry L. Goodspeed, Richard M. Anderson Jun 2015

Ornamental Grasses In The Landscape, A Guide For The Intermountain West, Jaydee Gunnell, Jerry L. Goodspeed, Richard M. Anderson

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This publication illustrates basic identifying structures and features of grasses in general, as well as key taxonomic characteristics that horticulturists use in classifying the different species. It also covers how to use ornamental grasses in landscape settings and highlights some of the commonly grown ornamental species that are adapted to the Intermountain West.