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CHOOSING GRASS FOR YOUR LAWN

A beautiful lawn will enhance any landscape. Lawns not only increase the aesthetic and economic value of the landscape, they also provide space for outdoor activities, aid in erosion control, filter pollutants and provide oxygen. It's important to choose the right kind of grass for where and how you live.

When choosing grass for your lawn, you will need to consider maintenance, soil conditions, stress tolerance and more.

For more information on different types of lawngrass and lawn care, read the following publications.

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