Urban watersheds include extensive turfgrass plantings that are associated with
anthropocentric attitudes toward landscapes. Native and construction-disturbed urban soils …

Phosphorus losses from turfgrass areas are perceived to contribute to water quality
problems, yet a comprehensive review of P fate in turfgrass ecosystems is lacking …

Water scarcity in developed countries along the Mediterranean coast may be aggravated in
the near future due to rising water demand. The recent growth of low-density urban …

Households intensively manage lawns to create uniformly green, low diversity plant
communities. Because lawns occupy a large proportion of urban green space, they are a …

Degraded inland and coastal water quality is a critical statewide concern in Florida and
other states. Nutrients released from land-based human activities are present in water …

Spain has undergone a period of uncontrolled urban expansion in a relatively short time-
span, affecting people's quality of life in negative ways with significant impacts on the …

Rapid population growth and urbanization in Florida have increased the number of urban
landscapes that receive fertilization and irrigation. Consequently, maintenance of these …

This study explores factors affecting adoption of two stormwater management practices, rain
gardens and rain barrels. Mail survey data from Columbia, Missouri indicate adoption rates …

Fertilizers and deicers are common materials for property maintenance in the Midwest,
however, their application contributes to negative environmental impacts when applied …

Managers of urban landscapes are required to maintain aesthetic qualities of plants and so
must ensure that vegetation has adequate nitrogen to grow and thrive. Soil organic matter …