SPRING 2013 | Volume 12 No. 1
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14 Turf TECH:
Columns &
Departments
16 Course Care:
How burning can lead to
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FeatureS
Analyzing turfgrass samples
before applying pesticides
can save you money
Calendar
New products
Cuts & contours
Super question
healthy stand of grass with
no weeds on your course
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