PUBLICATION W161H
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowers
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Summary
Since Edwin Buntin's 1830 invention of the first mechanical mower, modern mowing equipment prioritizes operator safety, comfort, environment, fuel efficiency, cutting quality, and value.
Publications in Series: Turfgrass Maintenance
Turfgrass Maintenance: Cultivation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Developing a Turf Fertilization Plan
Turfgrass Maintenance: Essential Elements
Turfgrass Maintenance: Fertilizers
Turfgrass Maintenance: Irrigation
Turfgrass Maintenance: Mowing
Turfgrass Maintenance: Rolling
Turfgrass Maintenance: Thatch
Turfgrass Maintenance: Topdressing
Harvested for You
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Instructions for Collecting and Packing Turfgrass Sample for Diagnostic Lab
2025 Lawn Maintenance Calendar
Management of Turfs Based on Location and Use in Public Gardens
