BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR THE HOME LAWN

From our friends at the University of Florida Institute of Food & Sciences

A healthy lawn is an important component of an urban landscape. Not only do lawns increase the value of a property, but they also reduce soil erosion, filter stormwater runoff, cool the air, and reduce glare and noise. A healthy lawn effectively filters and traps sediment and pollutants that could otherwise contaminate surface waters and groundwater. This publication is intended for homeowners who maintain their own lawns and landscapes.  READ MORE

Source: Alex J. Lindsey, Marco Schiavon, J. Bryan Unruh, and Laurie E. Trenholm