Abstract

This publication is written for lawn care professionals, golf course superintendents, or anyone with a lawn. Its emphasis is on soil management, species diversity, and cultural practices that enhance turf growth and reduce pests and diseases by reducing turf stress. It also looks at mixed species and wildflower lawns as low maintenance alternatives to pure grass lawns.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Organic and Least-toxic Turfcare Practices
A Healthy Soil Environment for Turf
Species Diversity in the Lawn Environment
Cultural Practices that Reduce Stress on Turf
Biointensive Pest Control Methods for Turf
Summary
Acknowledgements
Organizations
Resources
References
Appendix: Tables 1-6

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