Turfgrass Establishment for Texas
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- Date of Publication
- August 31, 2021
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Overview
This publication includes information about which species can be established from seed, sod, sprigs or plugs, and how to do each planting method. There is also information about caring for newly planted grass. (8 pp., 2 tables, 2 photos, 3 figures)
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