New optical sensing device recently introduced measures the reflectance from turf canopies to determine turfgrass growth, wear tolerance, herbicide tolerance, and fertility.
"The '08 crop was the most expensive crop we ever grew, and we're not going to get that back," commented seed producer Harry Stalford. "Just about every pound of seed I sell right now, I'm losing money on."
The recently implemented "Cash for Grass" program by the City of Los Angeles is an earnest attempt at addressing the limitations of our state water supply and the tremendous waste of water in our urban landscapes. But is this based upon sound science and is it a good investment in the long term?
Karin Fields of Fort Lauderdale is enthusiastic about the potential of her yard. She's not going for a fluffy, lush lawn. At least not in the usual sense. Instead, she's happily swapping out sections of grass for artichokes, broccoli and onions.
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