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Water-Wise Gardening Tips
Water Wise Education

MANAGE YOUR TURF!

Turf provides many environmental benefits, such as reducing runoff and soil erosion and filtering pollutants. To keep turf healthy and stress-tolerant:

• Aerify areas to improve water infiltration.

• Fertilize and water according to recommendations for your species.
• Match mower height to your turf species.

• Use a mulching mower to keep roots cool.

• Consult your turfgrass professional to assess quality year-round,
particularly during a drought.

• For new installation and turf management tips, visit
NC State www.turffiles.ncsu.edu

SUGGESTED SITES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

NC State University Turfgrass Information Web-Site

NCSU article on seeding lawns

NCSU tips on mowing your lawn to reduce water needs

Virginia Tech page with links to turfgrass information

Lawns – Dealing with Drought

 
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The North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association and
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
 
 
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