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One of the keys to human survival is our ability to manipulate our environment to meet our needs. When caves were unavailable, ancient humans learned to build shelter from sticks and mud. Later, ancient Romans discovered how to mix lime and water with volcanic ash to create cement. They built aqueducts to move water from…
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Earlier this spring, I wrote about dead and brown spots in lawns related to diseases, but there are other factors that can cause turfgrass to perform poorly. Sometimes, non-biological factors, like environmental conditions and management practices, can cause turfgrass decline or death. Let’s look at some causes and remedies for thinning and balding lawns. Case…
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When we think of calcium, dairy products are usually what come to mind. Dairy products such as skim or low-fat milk, low-fat yogurt, hard cheeses and cottage cheese are all excellent sources of calcium and usually vitamin D if they are fortified. If someone doesn’t prefer dairy products, one strategy is to use them in…