interest in urban soils is derived from the fact that 75% of the U.S. population lives in urban areas where individuals can potentially affect C sequestration in their home landscape ( United States Census Bureau, 2010 ). Lawn grasses are the predominant
In the United States, managed turfgrass encompasses almost 2% of the total land area, and 25% of urban landscapes are devoted to lawns ( Milesi et al., 2005 ). Even though only a portion of these lawn areas are fertilized ( Wheeler et al., 2017
those lawns receive some sort of supplemental fertilizer applications ( Wheeler et al. 2017 ). Incorporating legumes into turfgrass fell out of practice because the dark-green, weed-free monoculture lawn became a symbol of class status and because
unclear. The findings will benefit turfgrass managers as well as lawn owners. The objective of this study was to compare the effectiveness of perennial ryegrass recovery methods after a petroleum-based spill using different soil surface amendments with a
survival, which can have significant societal consequences, including an increased vulnerability of global agricultural output ( Gallai et al., 2009 ). Significant expanses of managed turfgrasses, such as roadsides, cemeteries, and lawns, represent areas of
Kentucky bluegrass ( Poa pratensis L.) mixed with PRG ( Lolium perenne L.) is a common seed mixture for lawn establishment. Seed mixes capitalize on the beneficial aspects of each turfgrass species such as differences in disease/insect resistance
housing regulations impose guidelines to maintain aesthetic property values, which often influence homeowners’ needs to maintain lawns ( Jenkins, 1994 ). However, arguably the most influential is the social pressure from neighbors who often ensure
lawns ( Hamilton et al., 2004 ; King and Balogh, 2001 ; Petrovic and Easton, 2005 ; USGS, 2001 ). Irrigation of turfgrass is typical in many urban areas, which increases demand for water resources. Water scarcity is most critical in arid or semiarid
implications for water quality and quantity. A number of studies have linked urbanization with declining water quality in surface and groundwater reservoirs due to increased concentrations of nutrients and pesticides, some of which are used in lawns ( Carey et
to senesce) ( Hessayon, 1996 ). More than 16 million hectares of managed turfgrass are cultivated in the United States and represent lawns, golf courses, parks, roadsides, cemeteries, and athletic playing fields ( Milesi et al., 2005 ). Both temperate