Turfgrass Selection for Texas
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- December 7, 2021
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Turfgrass lawns are a resource. They can provide soil erosion control, filter chemical pollutants, produce oxygen and sequester carbon dioxide, stabilize dust, dissipate heat, enhance property value, and much more. This guide will discuss several different adapted species of turfgrass and different cultivars within those species. This is an important concept to understand when beginning to look for the perfect turfgrass.
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