The lawn is an integral part of the landscape. A beautiful lawn will enhance any landscape, while a poor lawn will detract from the overall appearance. Lawns not only increase the aesthetic and economic value of the landscape, they also provide recreational surfaces for outdoor activities, aid in erosion control, filter pollutants, and provide oxygen to our environment. Because many of the grasses used in Florida vary widely in their adaptation, consider carefully to choose the proper grass for a particular environment. Table 1 provides information to assist in selection of the proper grass for a location. Some of the following questions may serve as guidelines to grass selection: More...
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