Economy, weather hurting turfgrass industry
by MBJ Staff Published: August 22,2011
Tags: drought, gardens, grass, heat, homes, housing, landscaping, natural disaster, real estate, residences, severe weather, sod, turfgrass, Weather, yards
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The continuing decline of the housing market and the lack of new construction are taking its toll on Mississippi’s turfgrass industry. Wayne Wells, Mississippi State University Extension turf specialist, said, “Sod production relies heavily on construction, so when there isn’t as much, sod producers feel the hit. There is some business to [...] [...]
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