The turfgrass plant is one of the most important yet overlooked living elements in the landscape. Turf makes incredible contributions in the landscape, from providing a pleasing look to controlling runoff to providing a surface for outdoor activities and relaxation for people at home and at work.
According to research conducted for Lawn & Landscape magazine by the independent research firm Research USA, Chicago, Ill., lawn and landscape contractors plan to spend more than $241 million on turf seed, sod and hydroseeding products in 1998, making this the third-largest category in terms of business expenditures.
Turf's importance to the industry dictates that contractors understand as much as possible about what goes into making a high quality stand of turf – good seed. There is a difference between middle of the road and elite varieties of seed, and this supplement provides the information contractors need to make an educated decision. It also takes a look at the turf seed industry today, and what seed producers are doing to ensure end-users have the strongest, best-looking and most viable seed products to choose from.
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