Lawn turfgrasses provide many benefits to our immediate environment. Soil erosion control, improved protection of groundwater, improvement of the quality of life through noise and dust abatement, improvements of air quality, and aesthetic and recreational contributions are some of the assets provided by turfgrasses. However, disposal of grass clippings is an ongoing issue that requires the attention of homeowners in order to be a good land steward! CONTINUE
SOURCE VCE Publication 430-402
David R. Chalmers, Associate Professor and Extension Agronomist, Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech and Judy Booze-Daniels, Research Associate, Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences, Virginia Tech
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