Turfgrass Establishment for Texas

Type
Publication
Date of Publication
August 31, 2021
Price
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Overview

This publication explains the steps involved in successfully establishing turfgrass on any site, whether it is a lawn or sports turf.

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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