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MARCH 2016
VOLUME 40 NUMBER 2
Cover photo provided by Bailey Nurseries
CONTENTS
Departments
Viewpoint ................................................................................. 6
Industry News ......................................................................... 8
Product News ....................................................................... 30
Marketplace ........................................................................... 33
Classifieds .............................................................................. 33
Ad Index ................................................................................. 33
Staying Current ...................................................................... 34
Industry Insights
Mowing Trends 2016
The latest in commercial mowers
Landscape Design and Construction
New Plants for 2016
Examining the latest plant varieties
and introductions
Landscape and Turf Maintenance
Dispelling Common
Fertilizer Misconceptions
Irrigation and Water Management
How Drip Irrigation Helps
Conserve Water
Features
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20
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