Gardening in the Mountains presents:
Turf – Truth and Transformation
While turf plays an important role in the landscape, the time, effort, money, and environmental impact can be hard to balance. Alison Arnold, Extension Agent in Buncombe County, will review “proper and timely” lawn care practices and new developments and alternatives that minimize input and impact while maximizing benefits.
Table of Contents
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Time Topic
0:00 Introduction
1:50 Turf Function/Benefits
4:10 Grass Biology
8:22 Grass Lifecycle
12:00 Turf Maintenance
14:46 Watering
19:34 Soil Compaction
24:22 Fertilization
28:58 Weeds and Pests
37:12 Environmental Issues
43:35 Turf & Climate Change
47:30 Aesthetics
51:45 Transforming Turf
55:40 Weeds and Diversity
1:00:56 Moss
1:03:55 Creating Pollinator Habitat
1:11:10 Conclusion