Weeders Guide End Of A Utopian Dream On Crab Grass
A store expert sketched a utopian future of weedless lawns while lawn specialists noted crabgrass control has improved but complete eradication remains unlikely. University researchers warn seeds persist in soil and repeat treatments plus careful chemical use are needed.
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Carter M. Harrison
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David
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Richard J. Stadtherr
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John F Cornman
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State College of Agriculture
Lawn experts debate growth control for perfect turf
Researchers warn against stopping growth as it weakens roots and invites weeds. Burpee notes no mowing reduction is desirable, Stadtherr reports failure with maleic hydrazide, Stoutemyer sees no turf benefit, and Schery cautions that halting growth yields uneven, weed-prone lawns prompting a return to mowing.
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Stadtherr
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