Mulching plus remediation corrects contaminated lawns

Mulching plus remediation corrects contaminated lawns Fargo ND (SPX) Jul 29, 2016 - Petroleum-based spills on turfgrass can occur during lawn care and maintenance, primarily as a result of equipment failure or improper refueling. When these spills happen, hazardous hydrocarbons can contaminate soil and compromise the chemical balance of the grass and soil. The authors of a study in the June 2016 issue of HortTechnology found that application of mulching materials after soil rem ... more

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