It can be difficult for new boulevard grass to succeed after road construction due to factors like the sun, foot traffic and salt residue from winter plowing. The following resources provide contractors, maintenance workers and homeowners with the best practices for establishing healthy turfgrass following road work.
Guidebook: Best Practices for Boulevard Turf Design and Maintenance (2019RIC09)
Two-page handout: Turfgrass Care
Flyer: Best Practices for Boulevard Turf Design and Maintenance (PDF)
Homeowner Education Video (5 min): “Growing Green Grass Along Your Street”
Download: MP4 zip file (281 MB)
Length: 5:53
Date produced: September 2019
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