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GLT's Grow: The Grass Isn't Always Greener

"Depth of grass" by Clint Lalonde is licensed under CC BY-NC 2.0

The American lawn uses too much water, often gets too many chemicals, and takes up too much space and time. But most of us love the look of a green carpet surrounding a home.

In this edition of GLT's gardening podcast Grow, Mike McCurdy talks with Illinois State University's Patrick Murphy about lawns, playing fields, and lawn alternatives.

GLT's Grow is your source for gardening advice and down-to-earth tips. Murph and Mike are ready to take on all your gardening questions, so submit yours today.

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