It has long been a dream to have a house with a verdant, green lawn. Such a dream comes at a cost though, with intensive water needs, herbicide and pesticide application, and a huge quantity of nitrogen fertilizer. Finding a sustainable low maintenance grass can help save money, the environment, and time. Eco-friendly sod is available for lawn replacement or to start a new turfgrass area. If you don’t want to replace existing grass, there are practices that will also reduce the environmental impact that can make a real difference. Turfgrass breeding is an extensive study that seeks to develop strains that are resistant to pests and disease, drought tolerant, and having other desired traits. It also seeks to develop sustainable grass seed that will diminish negative impacts on soil, resources, and waterways. Eco-friendly grass seed has been a goal of turfgrass specialists for decades, and the products are finally […]
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